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Old 08-07-2011, 12:08 PM
 
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Originally Posted by imcurious View Post
Now is not the time for blame and pointing fingers. It doesn't really matter who did what . . .only that we learn something from the past and elect people who care more about others than foolish self-interest.

We need SPIRITUAL leaders . . . people with vision, morality, integrity - no more bickering and foolishness . . .the time has come to pray for some higher consciousness to imbue politics and the minds of all of us for the greater good of the world, not just the U.S.

There are no such leaders on the national scene. Depend on yourself and form coalitions with like minded people.
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Old 08-07-2011, 12:13 PM
 
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We're too divided a nation for that. If you don't believe me just watch the partisan bickering on this board and the news shows this weekend.
Cosigned this nation is much too divided to move forward and solve any of the meaningful issues that affect it.

Simply put America is in the midst of an ideological war as to what type of country we want to be. Until we decide what type of nation we want this to be and what role that government plays in society.
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Old 08-07-2011, 12:17 PM
 
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The US is a great country. However, the people reflect their politics - deeply divided.

And the political machine has been ransomed to the big dollar donors - all of whom are alligned with one self interested industry or another - ie pharma, defense, insurance, healthcare etc. Each are spending tens of millions of dollars a year on supporting only those politicians who support their special interest.

Where is the leadership? Answer: What leadership?

Congress will not do what is right and needed because to do so would support the other team in the White House - God forbid that ever happen. So the country is left to drift - and drift lower.

Or the teabaggers will oppose anything that even remotely touches on the need to pay for their lifestyle and commitments with taxes. They do not believe in taxes.

What is the solution to this? Another election? 'fraid not.

The answer only lies in a true crisis that raises the stakes high above party infighting and deadlock. Only when that happens will there be any consensus on a solution and then action to implement it. But I believe that when that real crisis occurs any action agreed to by the political leaders will be too little.
Correction, the United States was great country.

That's is no longer true. We no longer have the leadership, national unity, or drive to be a great country.

We are too:

Stupid

Greedy

Lazy

Divided

Bigoted

to be a great country.
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