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Originally Posted by detbuch
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claps:  Absolutely. We let those we should be holding accountable decide their own accountability, or lack thereof, and we continue to elect those that tell us what is in our own interest, usually at the expense of others. We have, as an increasing majority, transferred the responsibility of using the garantee of life and liberty to let an elected elite pursue what it describes as our happiness, and, in the process, dividing "we the people" against each other. |
an important distinction moving forward will be whether or not we continue to strive for the principles laid out by our founders or whether we determine that our system of government has failed and seek an alternative...there are those that are anxiously waiting to provide an alternative recognizing that those that have been "watching" government for some time are special interests that require their representatives to guarantee equality of outoutcomes rather than equality of opportunity and the freedoms protected by our Constitution and it's Ammendments.....in guaranteeing, or promising to guarantee equality of outcomes they have opened a Pandora's Box of entitlements that give false security to those who would opt for it and providing a boon for those that will provide it...Washington has become a willing host to leaches from every corner of the planet and here in this country, just read the recent reports detailing where the stimulus and tarp money trillions actually went...unnecessary levels and numbers of bureaucrats administering the business of the state grow at exponential rates while the private sector is admonished by career, entrenched politicians (just look at the way that we recycle the rats here in RI) for it's inadequecies and any unwillingness that it may show to support and be loyal to this behemoth. It has been warned that the response by business to Government Over-Regulation will simply be that business will have to "puchase" protection and ally themselves with govt. for favorable conditions to continue to thrive...GE ????
So we now have an alliance of government and certain willing business, unions, most of the media, a vast array of special interests here and abroad seeking guaranteed outcomes, social justice, redistribution and government "for the people" as determined by certain exempted intellectuals.... alligned against the average American who would simply like to work hard, live their lives and provide for their families and enjoy the fruits of their labors in whatever way that THEY determine is best.....Good Luck