Has the Whole World Gone "CRAZY"?

Federal government was never meant to become huge and usurp the states.. Gov and programs under state jurisdiction keeps things sane because of competition. Do a lousy job, lose people and business/jobs, which makes a state have to improve. There is no check on federal government and the framers of our gov and constitution knew that. So what in the world happened to that knowledge?

Money in leaders' pockets is trumping the wishes and knowledge that the government framers brought to the country. They are mainly concentrating upon being re-elected with their fund raisers and kowtowing to the lobbyists. I think that they think that we do not see the reality of their actions. It's time to let them know that we're not as uninformed and clueless as they believe. But it's going to take all of us getting out and going to vote. If people stay home on election day, then they have no right to complain when the country goes down the drain. And note that I said 'when' and not 'if'.

Hi you two, You both have made some intersting points and I thank you both for your responses. "yoyo...", you really hit the nail on the head when you said, "expect them to act like aduts". The "school yard" analogy was right on! "flowerchilde", The "two house" system of government was suppose to be designed so no one person or party could monoplize the people with the job of the president being to lead and to mediate disputes between both houses of congress. His main power though is the power of the "veto" when congress tries to enact a law that ultimately the president thinks would not be in the best interest of the nation. The answer to your question may be lots of $$$$$$$'s in someone's pocket in my opinion. Thank you both for your very intuitive responses.

Hi "TTCCWW", Thank goodness the government DID NOT shut down or there might have been some major protests on the news next in the U.S. over the military not getting paid. HOW DARE THEY, THE CONGRESS AND OR THE PRESIDENT, THREATEN TO NOT PAY THE VERY PEOPLE THAT ARE BEING MAIMED, MENTALLY SCARED, AND DYING FOR UNCLEAR REASONS AT BEST! You see I am the son of a career U.S. Army retired with 24 years in the service of the country including WW2. I did two tours in Viet Nam and I was not drafted.(stupid me huh?) So when I heard that on the news that did it for me. Now I have NO idea what the president or congress are doing other than playing games with American lives. Sorry out there, just MY opinion. What do you think? Secondly, I agree with you about the media. What happened to the days of REAL AND HONEST reporting without the editorializing and sometime down right obvious slants? I also agree with you to a degree about the public finance issue during campaigns. Where I see it different is I would like to see some way that works and is COMPLETELY enforceable the elimination of the "LOBBY SYSTEM". As long as I have been following politics, and that's alot of years it has been my observation that is where the system desperetly needs repair. For private enterprise to have "revolving door" access to individual congress persons based on a system that allows "SPECIAL" favors of mutual benefit of the congress person and the private enterprise representive is not, for lack of a better way to put it, FAIR to the American people. It really is bad when "shooting" is involved; we involve the military and are talking about "not paying them" in the middle of several "dirty little wars"? REALLY! Give me a break.. Anyway it has been a pleasure exchanging "ideas" with you and much thanks for the response.

Hi "flowerchilde", In some ways I do agree with you. Where we differ is "we the people" does not mean what it did when the nation was formed. It seems "BIG $$$$$'S" call the shots. For example "BANKS", "REALESTATE", and the big one "OIL"! You are correct when you say, "government isn't trustworthy" and it really doesn't make a difference what party is in the majority. Thank you for your response sounds like we are on the same page.

Hi "sierras...", So you are a student of history? Me too and it does predict the future in some cases. These problems have been in the world for eons. In fact probably when mankind's population became three people. (just joking) At that time there were three different opinions on how to do things and hence here we are today; "HUMANS", destroying our own world and for what? As for the proposal to not pay the military is concerned that is the same as a community not paying police officers who risk their lives in pretty much the same way in today's world don't you think? I can assure you banks and "big business" would not let that fly so why do it to the military? So far no one has really been held responsible for the crazy economic situation with the banks,stock markets and jobs being lost. All I see is the same old political games that have always been played in the U.S. The only difference is now the world can see what is going instantly. However it has made not much difference. I thought President Obama was going to be different and in alot of ways he is. However I feel he needs to take a firmer approach with the congress. I think he needs to take a page out of JFK's book when it comes to dealing with congress. "BE FIRM AND DECISIVE"! If the various factions want some of their pet projects to get the president's signature they need to quit bad mouthing him and help him not their special friends in "BIG BUSINESS" with all of their "shady deals" don't you think?

Regan was always for everything military. my son said he did a lot for military. that was his biggest cause.

btw, it could be because he served in the military.

Hi "bunnybon...", Good to hear from you and much thanks for the respnse. Now down to business. I was not a Regan fan but in retrospect I guess history shows him to have in my opinion been above average. Certainly he did not get the nation into any serious financial or military stuations if I remember correctly. What I really remember about him was an idiot tried to take him out. One thing is for certain Regan nor the congress at that time would have EVEN given any thought to not paying the military during a time of active little wars all over the planet, the slightest consideration I'm sure. Anyway, once again thank you for your response.

Hi "zralte", I couldn't agree with you more my friend! When I watch the news all I see is about either money or someone is trying wipe out someone else. It's "STUPID" and the world governments are now getting a serious "WAKE-UP CALL" I think. Thank you for your reponse and keep your chin up and prayers positive for mankind's sake.

Hi "Netsbridge", As far as people of the middle east and other trouble spots where people are seeking freedom to take care of their familes and raise their standard of living I would have to agree with you. However, it seems the "powers that be" don't want the world to be peaceful. The "ARMS" and "OIL" industries and yes, it appears the "BANKS" as well. What do you think? Thanks much for the response. YES, there IS Too Much "INJUSTICE" in the world. When will mankind LEARN?

Hi "Pose...", I "am" an American and at one time in my life I wanted to go into politics. In fact "Political Science" was my major in college. It didn't take me long to realize it was not the game for me. Too many "DISHONEST" people in the field with false faces try to make the public believe they are for the population when in fact their agendas usually turn out to be self motivated and for those they either owe favors to or are allied with. What we see happening in the middle east from my point of view has been going on since I have been born and hundreds of years before. The Christian vs Islam thing has been going on, as was pointed out to me by one of my respondents, has been going on for about 600 years. I thought it was longer but was soundly corrected. The length of time really has nothing to do with the situation. It is "WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE WORLD", who are going to have to make the difference and take our planet back from "GREED AND SPECIAL INTEREST" World Wide. How mankind does that will dictate our "FUTURE". What do you think?

Hi "eileenleyva", Thank you for responding. You are correct but even with the vigilance it seems things are totally out of control. I too have given up on geting angry about world affairs and more to the point the affairs of my country. Anger really did not help; it only made me feel worse due to the frustration of not being able to do anything about it in reality. At my age I am just happy when I open my eyes every morning and I am still breathing. However it does still affect me to some degree in a sad depressing way when it all is so very basic: "LIVE AND LET LIVE"! Once again thank you for your response.