Objectives & Scope

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Rotten Policies aims to serve as an impartial platform rooted in the principles of the United States' Founding Fathers, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. We are committed to upholding the original intent behind these timeless documents, with a particular emphasis on preserving the integrity of our Constitutional Republic. Through informed and constructive dialogue, our platform seeks to evaluate politicians and policies based on their adherence to these foundational principles.

 To become the go-to platform for American citizens and political commentators who value Constitutional governance, seeking a rigorous, fact-based assessment of politicians and policies against the foundational principles of the American Republic. 

1.  Educational: To educate the public about the original intent of the Founding Fathers, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights, reinforcing the characteristics of a Republic as opposed to a pure Democracy. 
2.  Accountability: To provide a transparent scoring system, drawing upon a diverse array of perspectives, to assess politicians and policies based on their alignment with Constitutional principles and the ideals of the Founding Fathers. 
3.  Community Building: To cultivate a community of informed citizens and commentators committed to maintaining the principles upon which the American Republic was founded. 
4.  Public Awareness: To raise awareness about the importance of adhering to Constitutional principles in modern governance and the political landscape. 
5.  Influence Policy: To serve as a resource for politicians, offering them a Constitutional perspective on modern issues, and rewarding those who uphold the Republic's core principles through public recognition. 
6.  Transparency: To provide an open platform where political commentary and citizen perspectives can coexist, subject to rigorous fact-checking and peer review, in the spirit of informed public debate as envisioned by the Founding Fathers. 

1.  Integrity: Uphold the highest standards of honesty and trustworthiness in our evaluations and dialogues. 
2.  Impartiality: Maintain a non-partisan approach, focusing solely on adherence to the foundational principles of the United States as laid out in the Constitution and Bill of Rights. 
3.  Accountability: Hold ourselves, politicians, and policies accountable to the tenets of Constitutional governance. 
4.  Transparency: Operate openly, inviting scrutiny and fostering a culture of open debate. 
5. Respect: Treat all participants and viewpoints with dignity and respect, emphasizing the importance of civil discourse.