What can the average American do to help stop the war and spending in Iraq?

Answer 1

support politicians who understand Iraq is not responsible for any terror attacks on American soil.
IRAQ IS NOT = AFGHANISTAN

Answer 2

The war in Iraq, and soon to be in Iran, was scripted and orchestrated by the energy industry, and they have the politicians working for them. But Iraq is just one part of the problem. We need to understand the big picture.

As it stands now, giant corporations have a stranglehold on power. They "buy" government officials with campaign contributions, lobbying, and media coverage (8 corporations own 90% of the mass media in the US and 80% in the world. Investigative reporting is disappearing and reporters rely on official sources for news), and high paying jobs in the private sector for former regulators.

In return they get jobs and influencial positions in regulatory and policy agencies, foreign policy that uses military to protect business interests overseas, tax cuts, deregulation on trade policies, selling arms to developing countries, environmental and worker abuse, and anti-trust (not to mention lucrative contracts).

We think that we live in a system of free enterprise where competition drives down prices, drives up quality and choice, and provides jobs. In reality, corporations have become so big, powerful, and vertically integrated (single company owning raw materials, manufacturing, AND distribution), that it is virtually impossible for competitors to enter the market and survive. We think we have choice and quality, but if you want to buy goods that are good for society the choices get fewer and more expensive. Try to find a T-shirt that wasn't made by slave labor for less than $20.

So how does this perpetuate the gap between rich and poor? Well, one thing that does have to compete is the work force. Everyone has to compete with cheap labor in developing countries, and that does drive down wages. And these developing countries stay poor and desperate becuase of trade policies via WTO, IMF and World Bank. They loan them money knowing they wont be able to pay it back and require the countries to privatize public services and drop their protective trade barriers so that the international conglomerates can exploit the cheap workforce and natural resources of the country.

The big corporations see the government as there to protect their right to unlimited profits and everyone else's expense. They rely on mass consumption, and 99% of people working spend most of their income consuming goods. Whether you earn $40K or $100K, you do not have any political power to change this system. You only get to vote on candidates preselected by giant corporate sponsorship and media coverage. You only hear news that doesn't threaten the corporate media's ability to maximize profits. We need to take back our democracy from the corporations.

We have to put limits on corporate power: reform, regulate, and rewrite the corporate charter.

Start by hosting a house party to show and discuss the documentary "The Corporation". Also, learn more by watching "Manufacturing Consent" and "Orwell Rolls in His Grave".

Answer 3

Start to realize that this war is important for our national security, so stop whinning about loosing civil liberties( which were not ) and start supporting out troops.

Answer 4

Its always the money with you liberals, isn't it? Not high-minded ideals like liberty or the security of your country, or life for your fellow man. Vote for the next Dem that comes your way, I guess.

Answer 5

Move out of the country.

Answer 6

Join the military and work for free.

Answer 7

VOTE FOR A CANDIDATE WHO SUPPORTS YOUR VIEWS!!!!That is how things are changed in a democratic republic.

Answer 8

That's easy - do as the sons and daughters of politicians do and don't enlist.

Answer 9

stop voting for presidents who want to finish their father's work.

Answer 10

Join in and help!