Venturing into one of my rare political commentaries here. Brought on by the latest little change to veteran/disability payments, but can be reflected in a number of other events over the past few years.
If you're under any illusion that you have "representatives" in Washington D.C. these days you are sadly mistaken. Whether it be healthcare, international relations, the budget, banking, military action, or the role of the town dog catcher those days are long gone.
It is far too apparent that every one of them feels their role is to rule over the masses, because they "know better" - and that our opinions, desires, and entreaties do little to nothing to influence how they vote or legislate.
And - whatever your party flavor, don't think there is a significant difference between how either has acted over the past decade + - or that the opposition won't gladly turn around and pull the same crap.
Where this leaves us I don't even want to ponder, but I feel safe (if sad) saying that our days as a representative republic are gone.
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Sadly, it's been gone a long time.
I suspect there are still a few decent representatives among the mass.
But we live in a place where the Majority rules - and the decent are numbered less then the fingers on my two hands.
At this point, without a radical change, this country is lost. I even think most people know it - anyone who can do basic math should - the only question is how long will it take to fall?
I dunno. A selfish part of me hopes I'm not around to see it.
A hopeful part hopes I am, and I'm around to see something built on the ashes.
Good point... And those who are actually representing US, can probably be counted on one hand...
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