People have many different opinions about our government. Whether it's bad, what they think the government should be doing, or any other thoughts/ideas people could possibly have. It's actually one of the greatest things about democracy, that we can have those said opinions. Freedom of speech, just one of the many rights that are granted to us as United States citizens. But many of these rights are taken for granted, lost in a sea of greed, and selfishness as the future progresses. We live in a marvelous country, but do we really appreciate all that we have? I believe that while democracy and what it stands for are two of the greatest tools mankind can wield, mankind has lost the power, the cord now unplugged, and needs desperately to have it rejoined with the outlet.
The United States is a nice place to live. We have clean water, electricity, all the latest technology, food, transport, and, oh yea, an opinion....that doesn't matter whether it's what the government believes or not. It's a fine thing, and one that could kill you in other vicinities. In the upcoming election, people ask each other, "Oh did you hear what McCain said today? What did you think?" not even realizing that because they live here in this country they are allowed to do just that, have an opinion.
While I would like to think that it's all fun and games, there are problems in the governmental system we have. I appreciate and respect our rights, freedoms, and political decisions, but at the same, wish that some did not exist. Corruption, greed, and dishonesty are three terms that come to mind. Today Wall Street crumbled another 400 points, and people are starting to panic. Why? What will come, will come, (though it certainly seems to be coming fast). It is time for the government to step in, but not only that, it is time for society to step up as well. No more corruption, or greed, in investing/banking would be a useful start. Having people tell the truth about their incomes to receive loans, would be another useful improvement. Where is the benefit of having a failing economy for politicians, or anybody for that matter? What is the delay, on trying to stamp out the corruption, greed, or dishonesty in that market? Is it *gasp* perhaps because the government is in accordance with these policies? Is it time for us to weed out those so called good-ol'-boys, who sit in comfort while the average citizen struggles to make ends meet? All of these questions seem innocent enough to ask, and yet, harder to acknowledge and admit that we need to. Is it really so hard for us to say that our government needs improvement? For most, no it really isn't. They have no trouble expressing how terrible they feel our country or government is, and will tell you vehemently about it for hours. And yet, here they sit, still complaining, while the action awaits to be initiated. I am also guilty of this charge. Yes, I have complained about aspects of the government from time to time, but like all whiners, did nothing about it.
It is time for us to stand up as leaders and do something about it. Face our fears and fix the problems. This is a democracy, is it not? Full of opinions, rights and good people. We have the power, and the rights to have an opinion, now lets enforce it. A government for the people, and by jo if we can't get up and do it, who will? In the words of Big Julie, we need to stop, "slowin' up the action."
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Who is Big Julie?
Great ideas....not so great grammar. need to understand when to use a , ; or . in the sentence. the flow distracts from the ideas you are writing about. it's a great place to start, though.
-Van Der Bur
Your Blog raises some really good questions about our current government. I completely agree that Americans have opinions about government related issues, and how corrupt our government can become with greed and dishonesty. This is because we live in a democracy where everyone has a right to have a say in how they are ruled. Therefore isn't corruption bound to occur? I don't think we can ever not have a corruptless government, there will always be corruption and dishonesty no matter where you go or what government your ruled by. Overall though, nicely written!
Big Julie is a character in the Broadway play "Guys and Dolls". He is a gangster from Chicago. For more information about the play, look here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guys_and_Dolls
When the dam breaks, the spillway is left behind. Try to keep a focus on the topic, so that the forceful flow of your argument will create a beneficial effect for your points. Try to pace your colloquialisms, look for opportunities to highlight similar occasions (if there are any) in the Nation's history, and look carefully at your style, as there may be some places where you could engage your reader by beginning a new paragraph. I do agree that it is better for you to announce your opinions in Atlanta, rather than in Tbilisi.
The people have given over some off their power because they have not put people who represent us into office but career politicions. The very fact that some representitives have been in power for decades shows our lack of interest. The money needs to be taken out of the process and all people should have an oppertunity to run for election.
I cannot agree with you more that our government, as well as our nation, has and is corrupt. The problem is can we change this? Not since the 1970's has any group of people stepped up to protest against our government. Do the math that is over 30 years of nothing, but it is not the governments fault it is ours as citizens. The longer we allow our governmental leaders to stay in power the more corruption we will have. We as a nation have become nothing more than "whiners" and not "doers." The age of technology has rendered us lazy and as long as we stay that way nothing will change. Unless people like yourself, the youth of this country, step up corruption will always exist. Corruption will always take place and it is up to the public to constantly take action when it does occur.
I really enjoyed your blog, but make sure you stay on task. Some of it jumped around, and made it hard to follow. You had great points, but I found myself having to reread some of it. Grab your readers attention right away and then stick to the major points you want to address.
You have brought up many points for discussion in your blog. One point struck me as an important one in our current national economic situation. The United States of America was founded on the principles of the constitutional republic form of democracy. John Adams describes a constitutional republic as a government of laws not men. Therein lies one of our biggest problems.
The laws of the government are so complicated and full of loop holes that crooks and
thieves have managed to send our country into economic tailspins many times during our
history. We have endured panics, recessions and depressions over our two hundred plus years. Is anyone ever held accountable for the monetary losses people have suffered? Usually not.
Why is it, if we are a country of laws, that the wrong doers are not held accountable?
Today, as has been the case throughout our history, most people are too busy struggling to raise their family and surviving day to day to protest on a subject they know nothing about. They have no idea what is happening in the board rooms and banking houses. Even people who have studied economics their entire lives do not agree on how to write the laws that would force greedy and corrupt officials to act in the best interest of the
county.
How can we repair this problem when there is a justifiable lack of trust in our government officials in all branches? Should we change the constitution? Whom would we
trust to handle such responsibility? Most of us will continue to muddle through knowing
human beings will be corrupt no matter what the form of government they live under. We hold out hope that the inevitable cycle of economic ups and downs will balance out in the
end?
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