Simple enough quesiton- do you trust your government? Between George Bush's wars and taxes, Mark Foley's Law against sexual predators then he's preying on underage boys?
Being skeptial might be a good thing...: D
2006-10-22 20:18:16 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Government
Simple question, hard answer. Yes and No. Ideally, there is a system of checks and balances that prevent abuses. But the current possibility of oligarchy is getting dangerous. It is especially disturbing to me, because I believe myself to be somewhat conservative. The leadership of the republican party has failed us, but I don't support the quasi-socialist agenda of the democrats. Real rock and hard place here. In all honesty, I don't know which way to turn. You know the saying power corrupts, absolute power corrupts absolutely. We aren't to that point yet, but it is getting dangerous.
I don't believe the conspiracies and nutjobs, but I also know there are violations of power, and people are not living up to the trust we have given them. So yes, a healthy dose of skepticism is a good thing.
The two party system is beginning to fail us. I guess I don't trust our leaders, but I do trust the principles of the American Government in the Constitution.
2006-10-22 22:01:48 · answer #1 · answered by robling_dwrdesign 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might as well ask the question...
Do you trust the American people?
They say it's a government by the people, for the people.
As it evolved over the years, it became a government by the rich for the rich.
The people go and vote, but the true power is contained among a few very wealthy people who dictate the economy and own our elected officials.
Sure, we can hope to get somebody in office who will fight for the rights of working people, but they have a big and powerful brick wall made of soft money (Political Action Committee money) to climb.
Mark Foley is just an odd ball.
There are others in office with less than stellar backgrounds.
Listen to the political ads on the air.
It sounds like all of them are corrupt.
The Political process became a joke on the gullible public.
Sure I'm skeptical. I see where those that are forced to work long hours get hardly a pay raise, while those who run corporations take home the cream.
2006-10-23 03:27:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
how can anyone trust our government any more we the people have laid around on our collective asses and let the gov, do as it wanted to , we had warnings from our fore fathers what would happen , yet how many people have read the constitution or the bill of rights? and when they want to pass a law or bill most will "say so what it do sent affect me," so when bill doe's come along that affects you then no one wants to support you because you didn't support them, Just remember every law or bill that is passed takes freedom from some one some where, so lets all wake up and put our gov, and our laws etc where it is for the most good and stop the gov, from taking away our dwindling freedoms before we don't have any left,
2006-10-23 04:00:17 · answer #3 · answered by jim ex marine offi, 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Personally, I dont even understand the government in america it is so confusing. I live in the united kingdom and it's confusing enough with all the references to left and right wing government.
2006-10-23 05:55:16 · answer #4 · answered by cshirl07 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The American government as a system could be trusted. It is the people in Government that are untrustworthy. Especially those that want our money because they think they can spend it better than we can.
2006-10-23 03:24:04 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
The American government is doing its job. There are just some people who are covering up for their allies that is why some people are losing trust in the system.
2006-10-23 03:21:13 · answer #6 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Homeland security can lock you up indefinately without a trial just for putting this on the internet....that should speak for itself !
2006-10-23 03:24:51 · answer #7 · answered by kamsmom 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I used to, but haven't been able to for the past six years.
2006-10-23 06:59:06 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No I never have and never will, I just don't. They never tell the truth and always hide the truth.
2006-10-23 03:26:11 · answer #9 · answered by Ricky 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Only when it is in Recess/or the Republicans are in a gross minority.
2006-10-23 03:29:13 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋