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[justplugit]

Originally Posted by JohnnyD

The focus on what's happening this second. This country doesn't hold the capability of thinking about tomorrow.

Yup, you got that right JD.
Politicians will only act when there is an emergency/perceived emergency,
or when something is popular with people and it will bring them VOTES.

People that don't understand that are not facing reality,
in addition most people are so busy working to make a living they don't have the time to keep up and digest what is really going on.
Politcians depend on that.

It's not about what's best, it's about VOTES.

[JohnnyD]

Originally Posted by justplugit

It's not about what's best, it's about VOTES.

This is my principal issue with politics and why I'm a fan of politicians like Ron Paul - he doesn't mind pissing some people off.

While the man may be a bit wacky, I appreciate that he goes against the grain. Of course he has to pay attention to what his constituents desire, but he actually tries to look towards the future.

One of the reasons we are in the mess we are in is due to a major shortcoming with politicians:

They are reactive, as opposed to proactive.

[Backbeach Jake]

I would gladly buy a ticket that costs what I pay to drive the 300 mile round trip every week between Clinton and N.Truro. The foools and idiots on the highway are starting to get to me. If I could dine while I watched the scenery fly by would be a very welcome bonus.

[justplugit]

Ya Fred, double deck observation and dinning cars too.

I hear ya.