The first, and biggest ball, would invite members of the Armed Forces, selected at random and none above the rank of major. The selection pool would be based on the number of tours to Iran, Afghanistan, and other theater of operations against the global war on terrorism, and their return dates. Who else has bought and paid for this level of recognition?
The second, and slightly smaller, ball would invite all the Governors and their wives. This ball would emphasize the historical importance of the states in the Federal Government. It would also serve as a spring board for an new Constitutional Amendment replacing the 17th Amendment, just like the 21st Amendment repealed Prohibition (the 18th Amendment).
The third, equal in size to the first, ball would invite business people, including farmers. They would be selected form the individual states and would come from the bottom third of all businesses/farms. It is acknowledged that small businesses are the engine of the American Economy why not show it?
The final ball would invite the ambassadors of all functional democracies/representative republics. The criteria here would be how closely do these governments mirror our founding fathers and their founding fathers. Those DIMOs (democracies in name only) that make up the bulk of the UN membership would be excluded. It is important that America work with like minded nations for everyone’s future. So, why not demonstrate this at a very high and public level?
The rest of the Beltway denizens can have their own parties. This would demonstrate how unimportant these people on the “A”, “B”, “D” (democrat) and “R” (republican) lists really are.
Sorry for the length.
BTW, I understand TANSTAAFL, but you need to explain BOHICA.
Vey thoughtful scenario. Excellent idea.