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I went looking for a link to the Charlie Reese article so that I could link it on FB. I found this. view link The head shot is of a young man, someone who has 40 or 50 years to worry about the problems we face. Here are his thoughts.

*The Response*

He's sort of correct, but at the same time he has completely failed to understand how our government actually works. It's not the fault of all 545 people when an issue is put to a vote and is passed by a slim margin. That means a lot of people voted against it as well. To lay blame on every single person in congress is not correct. There are certainly reasons why we are in the mess we are in, but starting over from scratch is...



1. Not a reality

2. A horrible idea as that would put brand new people who have absolutely 0 experience with any of the processes of this government in seats of power

3. Not something that would actively solve, or at least attempt to solve, any of the problems we are currently facing

Why are we in IRAQ? Because the American people were lied to and coerced into a state of war that centers around the movement towards a one world government and control of the most vital, yet depleting, natural resource on this planet (oil).



Why are we in a recession? Because we are spending 2 billion dollars a week on that war, while oil prices rise exponentially which in turn causes gas prices to rise, which in turn causes production costs to increase, which in turn means companies have to raise prices and level off salaries and/or downsize their employees to stay afloat. This also directly correlates to the public spending less because of higher costs for the necessities of life (gas, electricity, etc.). How on earth can we increase our economy when people can't afford to do anything or buy anything?



Why are we in a foreclosure housing market crisis? Because the speculators bet on the odds that the prices of houses would continue to increase and thus built many new homes. In fact, they built so many new homes that the new homes greatly outnumbered the amount of people willing to purchase those properties and in addition, left existing structures in a constant state of sale. All the while the economy is tanking and housing prices are falling, yet at the same time people who took ARMs with the intent to refinance all of sudden can't get loans because..... the economy has dropped and the housing market has fallen and now, the price for their homes isn't what the banks are willing to lend.



So what are the answers? Well, investments into clean and renewable energy sources such as solar and wind to alleviate our dependance on foreign oil (or oil altogether), removable of our troops from a war that we should never have entered into in the first place, tax breaks for companies that keep jobs here in the USA instead of outsourcing (thus building the economies of foreign nations), closure of the tax loopholes for big business, etc.



The list goes on an on. The issue is that the old men and the oil companies rule the world economy and there is little we can do to stop them. The harsh reality is that even if we unseat the republicans and bring in the democrats, sooner or later the republicans will return and wreak havoc once more. They've had a plan in action for almost 70 years now and many don't want to hear about it, nor believe it. However, you can go through the checklist one by one and see how each of these items are rearing their heads and becoming a reality. Very scary stuff indeed.

Joshua Aaron

My post was a way to vent the feelings when I read about the great health insurance plan Congress has. When I read about a teenage boy being set on fired.

I could go on and on.

posted by AZsunflower
Like I said in my earlier post, I understand your frustration. ( Patience).

The optimist believes this is the best country in the world.
The pessimist fears that the optimist might be right.

I (and many others) worked hard to get Obama elected. Unlike many others I did not have exaggerated expectations that he was going to fix things in a hurry. And unlike many others I wanted to see much more than others. (Politically, I am to the left of Obama.)

But I thought by focussing on a simple thing, like universal health care, we could at least see a small change. I did not expect such a strong push back from the right. As a result, I am still in the fight. (I am now participating a lot more in politics and enjoying it less.)

That is the problem! We are number 37 in the world in health care. view link

And if we have to fight over an issue like universal health care, what chance do we have to solve any other (perhaps bigger) problem?

Bernie, I too have been very involved in health care reform. I wanted to see Obama push harder to get the reform we need. But perhaps it's not the time.

I am pleased at the change of the standing of the US in the world. I feel Bush junior did not have the skills his father had on the world stage. And Cheney should be in jail. I feel Obama and Hillary Clinton are doing a great job.

Amen to that AZ!

I wanted single payer to be put out there first for healthcare reform, instead of what could have been a compromise (which I still question in a long term sense). You are absolutely correct that Dubya isn't half the man (Presidentially speaking) that his daddy was. As for Cheney The Evil Puppetmaster ....... I can't even speak to the feelings I have for him. I do not wish him ill will, but I did think he was one mean, self-serving, wannabepresident sonofabitch.

It takes patience to unravel that which is twisted and more time is necessary. I was frustrated for eight years and can be patient a little longer.