Are you a bipartisan corruption illuminant?Or do you only see the oppositions flaws?

Question

That really seems to be much of the problem in the last 30 years!
String all of them up!
Officials are elected by the people ...for the people....not the corporations....not our allies....not an ideology ....not a religion!!!
We the people!!!

Backing corruption wherever it exists is destructive to the entire country!
The most difficult problem ...sadly the list is long!!!

Answer 1

Spot on JP! Thanks for the quote. I wonder how the future will judge our times.

When will the USA Joe Q Public wake up and realize that regardless of how these campaigns and politicians are backed, that it's our vote as citizens that wins the election.

I have to believe that the realization will dawn giving "Corporate America" less control in our government processes and requiring Upper Class to pay more of its fair share of the tax burden ... another issue which requires change.

I'm not holding my breath waiting ... life's too short and our country far too precious for such foolishness! Ring it out for all to hear Kelly B -- We need more voices like yours!

Answer 2

The most serious flaw in our two party system,which encourages our elected representatives to engage in corruption and malfeasance,is the utter disconnect the public practices.

Everybody believes that those we elect are corrupt and don't represent our interests,yet,in any election,the incumbents are overwhelmingly reelected.

We see our Government engage in foolish and dangerous acts on an almost constant basis,yet we continue to allow those who commit this criminal behavior to stay in office.

The people no longer matter in the machinery of government.We have become mere sources of revenue, engaged long enough to continue the cycle at election time,then ignored and despised until the next election.

Answer 3

Most people, left or right, only look for flaws in their opposing party. I look for flaws in both since I am neither.

This countries government has been becoming more corrupt during the last 20 years.

There are endless lists of things that our government has done in recent history that undermines our Constitution, undermines sovereign nations, undermines its citizens, and I could really go on forever about this.

The government, specifically the one in power now, doesn't give one single ounce of respect or dignity to the American people. With things like the Patriot Act and Military Commisions Act of 2006 challenging Constitutional law, we can't be to far from there really being a problem with this. Because remember kids, according to President Bush, the Constitution is just a "goddamn piece of paper."

Answer 4

A good example is many members of Congress are elected with no great wealth and either attain massive amounts of wealth while in office or shortly after they leave office. We should have term limits and not these big retirements they get off the backs of the working slobs that only end up with Social Security.

Answer 5

My wife says I never listen. That's no more true than to say I don't "see" my own parties flaws.

But I choose what I react to, in both instances. Sure.

And it depends on the crime, or misdeed.

Clinton's winky-in-the-White-House thing was a great political grenade to lob, but I don't really care about someone else's infidelity. That said, I certainly don't repeat the latest stuff about Newt Gingrich's affair.

So, ya, I see it all/hear it all, but choose which things to make a stink about.

Answer 6

No, I hate corruption from either party although, in my heart of hearts, I feel misery when the corrupt person is a Democrat and elation when it is a Republican. Lately, I've been elated a whole bunch!

Answer 7

I hope we shall crush in its birth the aristocracy of our monied corporations which dare already to challenge our government to a trial by strength, and bid defiance to the laws of our country.
Thomas Jefferson
Citizenship in not a right, but a responsibility every citizen who cares for his country, must be engaged in a battle for the integrity of government.

Answer 8

RIGHT ON!


practicalities tho. will either major party truly back real campaign finance reform? right now it's costs at least 10 million dollars to run for president and he who greases the palm has his wheels greased. government & business are cohorts in the looting as the elected hire their cronies for huge contracts with the taxpayer footing the bill. it's a sweet deal ... for them. both parties do it. cha ching!!.

PS very good JPenergy. thanks!

Answer 9

I agree corruption is bipartisan, and it's really sad.