Am I proud of our government? FUCK NO.
To proclaim anyones government is 100% perfect, and not crooked is stupid, on anyones part. Whats so wrong with our government? Now obviously you didn't say this anywhere in the thread. But, our government is easily targeted and very vulnerable right now, that anyone can see through the holes. Making us look weak, and very corrupt. When, in all reality, its in every single government. Money is the way to a mans heart, theres no way we can regulate to make sure no ones making an absure paycut, in order to swing their vote a certain way.
One of the driving factors behind that is the fact that this country has turned into nothing more than a government run by and for corporations
I would like to know what government in the world doesn't support high corporations. Its been like this since the beginning of our country. We have some, like Obama who are for "the people" (supposibly) Which is relatable to Thomas Jefferson. Then we have some like Bush who are for high socioty members, which is related to Alexander Hamilton (Except Hamilton had a GREAT use of money and shit)
As for corporations. Corporations bring in fucktons of money. Granted fundemental businesses would if there weren't so many corporations, as long as shit isn't just being monopolized, then this country will be perfectly fine. Once it becomes monopolized, we will be in trouble, greatly. Take Gas Stations for example. You have BP, Texico, Citco, Sonoco, then your fundemental stations here and there. Each one of these huge corporations have to keep their prices realitively the same. Causing compitition, causing prices to be lower.
without a second thought about it's citizens.
I think 95% of what the government does is for the people. Obama's currently trying to get healthcare through for our people (Which, hes using all the wrong sales pitches to get through or else it'd go through) This would obviously take a huge toll on taxes, etc. But the corporation, that is the insurance company continually upping their prices, would be dropped off entirely to 450$ a month, if you want good coverage. If you ask me, that sounds damn good for our people, and damn good for MY pockets.
The biggest example of this is the "Drug War" we've been waging (and losing miserably) for decades now. There is not a single valid reason for why marijuana should be illegal;
We allready have so many legal drunkards, and Chain smokers its not funny. Please don't add one more drug to our legal markets. If you ask me, it should all be abolished (Alcohal, Marijuana, and Cigs all)
not a single god damn one.
Theres no reason it should be legal, for own personal gain either. There is a such thing as medical weed, and many states are allready adopting it, in order to take care of their cancer patience. You want it to be legalized COMPLETELY, which in all is dumb. It will only make the illigalization of Cigarettes and Alcohal that much harder.
The only reason it isn't legal, is because of how much it would DRASTICALLY affect the prescription drug industry (which by the way makes up 50% of the Fortune 500;
Well, I've allready stated about Healthcare, this would also provide the prescription drug industry hoax to come under full government control, and cause much less abuse of this industry. Again, helping the people.
oh and don't forget all of the ex-CEOs being given political positions in administrations,
Incase you've forgotten. America is a Republic nation. All these people you're talking about are voted in by THE PEOPLE. Its the peoples own fault for voting for these men/women, no?
Our government (Obama's administration included) is fucking pathetic. Yep, I said it. Fucking PATHETIC.
Outside of Marijuana being illigal, you've failed to give any proof of this "pathetic" government we live in. I'm not even the most patriotic guy around, hell, I play with the words in the Pledge to America, but even I can see, my government treats me just fine.
What happened to the idea of a government serving it's people?
Its yet to be extinct. Go ahead, prove its extinct, please.
the only thing our government gives a shit about is lining the pockets of billionaires with even more blood money.
What the hell are you talking about? Look, I'm making an assumption here, and it could be incorrect. But I assume you're talking about our government bailing out the auto-industries, and banks. Now, obviously banks are a given. If a national bank is about to go under, there really isn't any need to explain why we need to give them money to re-set their foundation.
Once again, this is based on an assumption, which could be wrong. The auto-industry, which I've heard SO many people complain about. Is well worth what they were doing it for. They bring in a fuckload of money, and outside of health systems, I doubt anyone compares to how much money they bring in. SOOO many people are employeed by the Auto-industry its not funny. You have people working in factories, obviously it takes shitloads of people to run an entire factory. Next, people deliever the cars to their lots, and needed places. Then you have people who sell these cars on the lots. As well as people who sell parts, such as Autozone, and Advanced Auto. To top it all off, mechanics. Overall, I bet up to 10-15% of our population, work or does something to do with cars. Its not our governments fault, they have no power to invade businesses, reset the foundation, and run it themselves. Nor is it their fault they HAVE to give money to these places, unless you want to see unemployment rates skyrocket even more. To top it all off, it isn't their fault the CEO's of their companies are corrupt bastards.
be it our prison system which basically serves as a slave-labor system,
Never heard of this before. Go on, explain?
our ridiculous and harmful "drug war",
Obviously were going to try and outlaw things that end, and hurt so many peoples lives. I'll use a LEGAL drug, as my example. Alcohal, the number 1 killer on the roads, ruiner of families (ever been in a family with an alcohalic? You've just defined hell) and so much more. Obviously, we have to fight the drugs, meth, cocain, heroine, etc are the prime things we're fighting, and for damn good reason too.
I've still yet to see proof of how our poloticians are corrupt. Granted Bush fucked up a shit load, its basically been put back under control with Obama, and now we just have to rebuild our governments foundation as a whole. We need a Alexander Hamilton, to come along, and fix are damned economic problems, and I find you won't be complaining about anything when it comes to corrupt politicians. Because all nations go through corrupt politicians, as long as things are going smoothly, it seems to never be brought up.
..someone please tell me what the fuck I should be so proud of. That we can go buy a handgun, a bottle of whiskey and a flag to wave at the same store?
Look, I'm not saying were the greatest country in the world. But I most certainly feel the most secure, in America. I feel my government has the best checks and balances than any other country out there, and I feel that the "corrupt" politicians, are doing their best to try and solve our countries economic situation, to the point where were (the people) MUCH better off. As for drugs, they will always be here, the most we can do is try and stop them as much as possible.
