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I have been thinking of exactly what are some outstanding accomplishments of the US Gov in the last 10 years that have really helped nation. My idea of great accomplishment would like winning WII or like almost eliminating poverty.
I know the US Gov passed tons of laws in the last 10 years but I don't thing any of them seems that great. Of course, some may argue US winning in Iraq is one but I wouldn't agree. Response to 9/11 could be a candidate but Osama Bin Laden still hasn't been found and we are still fighting in Afghanistan. Other may say TARP or bank bailout saved the USA form disaster however I personally see it causing more trouble for Americans. The universal health care maybe one though it hasn't come into affect yet and there seems be quite a few negatives.
Looking at last 10 years+ it seems like the US Gov hasn't been very useful in improving the nation. Do you guys think US Gov has actually done something in last decade that would count as an 'Great Accomplishment'?
Well, the US government has managed to run up a debt.....projected to be 20 trillion by 2016...........that we will NEVER be able to pay down......that is SOMETHING.
Debt and complete fiscal irresponsibility is government's accomplishment.
In the past 10 years I am continually amazed that We the People allow such lunacy to continue:
Philip Greenspun divided the U.S. 2011 federal budget by 100,000,000 to make it easier to comprehend what is happening.
We have a family that is spending $38,200 per year. The family's income is $21,700 per year. The family adds $16,500 in credit card debt every year in order to pay its bills. After a long and difficult debate among family members, keeping in mind that it was not going to be possible to borrow $16,500 every year forever, the parents and children agreed that a $380/year premium cable subscription could be terminated. So now the family will have to borrow only $16,120 per year.
I woud say the last great thing was Bush Sr in Dessert Storm and restoring confidence. That after anhter disaster in Somilia making us abandoned supposed humanitarian mission with our tail between our legs like vietnam.It showed that used corectly by listening to our miltary leaders we had achieve what was sought since the begining of WWII. Precision use of force.
I woud say the last great thing was Bush Sr in Dessert Storm and restoring confidence. That after anhter disaster in Somilia making us abandoned supposed humanitarian mission with our tail between our legs like vietnam.It showed that used corectly by listening to our miltary leaders we had achieve what was sought since the begining of WWII. Precision use of force.
Yep, Old Man Bush was former CIA he knew exactly what the hell to do in that region......get in, accomplish mission, get the hell out.....masterful.
There was a reason we did not stay there and meddle around with those strange people, we are seeing that now.
10 years? What great accomplishments has government done since putting men on the moon in 1969?
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