EPTDo U.S. citizens fear their government ? - Page 3
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muse5187
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GreatFall
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lIlIlIlIlIlI
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Tufas
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On January 26 2011 23:20 exeexe wrote: You can vote out the politicians but you cant vote out big business. So really the people (read: CEOs) who are feeding the politicians with money stays in power. So no matter who gets elected to congress or whatever you have, they will, after some time, be controlled by big business. Thats why you should fear the government, because after the politicans are inside congress they will no longer listen to you but to the moneys that is provided by big business. Maybe fear is not the correct word here but at least you shouldnt blindly trust the government and think they will do what the majority of the voteable population demands. This isnt something new, this way of governing the state/nation has existed for many decades. The politicans and big business continously develop more and more advanced techniques so they can deceive everyone and make the population think that what the government is doing is infact what the majority of the population demands. But really what happens is just that they are serving big business. is that a coincidence? I am not quite sure how to respond as I am not sure if you are talking about the U.S. or about denmark. Of course there will always be private interests that you can nothing do about but you can actually plan demonstations or meet up with people and discuss those problems. My only problem is when people think that a lot is going wrong and then shut down and keep in to themselves. Thats not good. You should never blindly trust your government of course, I think there are very few people one can actually trust. But when you really think that your government only serves big businesses I can see why you do not trust it. But I see why you want to change anything about it - and I bet you are not alone. Thats the thing. If there actually is something about your government that is messed up, it is your duty to try and correct it. I know this is easy said, but thats how it is. And there can be a lot more done that most people think. When everyone and does not speak about the matters, nothing will happen. Easy as that. On January 27 2011 02:59 Bajadulce wrote: The only crime in America (and elsewhere in the world for that matter) is to be poor. If you have money, you can get away with murder. A poor homeless dude and you better watch out where you park your shopping cart. So no, there's no fear of our government especially for those with some money. American government isn't inefficient at all; Just don't be middle class! Sarcastic obviously with the last part but I have to tell you that if the state controls a fair amount of the basic needs and regulates it, everyone can at least live at a decent leven. Everyone who wants more than that, can try to do so. Everyone who can well live without a house on the sea, a second car or a lot more, can stay low. Also a big problem I see in the U.S. : In austria I play 0 Euros right now for my studies, in fact I get payed 160 € + 450 € for family + study allowance. From the tax payers. I study political science in Vienna on the main university, and it does not have a bad reputation at all. In fact, it even has a good one. In the U.S. you have to spend a big amount of money and you HAVE to work to pay it off. I dont. On January 27 2011 05:06 muse5187 wrote: I fear what they would do to us in an open revolt. I also fear how much power the government has. Another thing I fear is our war mongering attitude and arrogance. But fear of the government itself no not at all, they can only do what we allow, unfortunately that's about whatever they want to do. So all in all I think I fear the people. You fear what they would do to you if YOU engaged in an open revolt against your government ? That is a tough situation as they should most likely sustain the status quo. And of course the government has the power, that is what they are elected for. And I also fear those mindless zombies living next to me  On January 27 2011 09:26 GreatFall wrote: You could actually be denied US citizenship if you claim to be communist. Just letting you know... Thats plain ridiculous and not compatible with most international laws/treatys/proclamations/resolutions ... you name it. Is this for real ? Did not know that. Interesting, Btw did any of you know that Marx thought his precious revolution would either be in germany or the U.S.A. ? Funny thing ...- "Russia ? Well, why not." original quote | ||
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Jonoman92
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BalanceFx
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 No I dont fear them... I fear that its them leading us. How many spy satellites, aircraft carriers, nuclear missles, airport xrays and marines does it take to prevent terrorism? If you have not yet read http://www.hachettebookgroup.com/features/unthinkable/index.html then investigate and let me know. | ||
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