How many of you actually consider yourselves experts?

Question

I am so tired of armchair Generals and water cooler politicians, half the people who post their rants couldn't even name the three branches of government let alone convince me their opinions are researched, educated and THEIRS, not just someone elses bandwagon they have jumped on. Political bashing, name calling, the blame game and staying in the past will not help us advance as Americans, mistakes have and will be made, lets learn from them and move on.

Have you ever noticed the best leader for you or us is either the one we HAD, the one we're GOING to have, but never the present one?......mabey it's time WE grow up a little.

I was in the Army for 17 years (medically retired) and although I am still working on finishing my degree, the majority of my credits are Political Science.

Answer 1

Good point!

I know just enough to realize how LITTLE I actually know!

Answer 2

So when did you have to be an expert to answer any of the questions that pop up in the Political section of YA?

All kidding aside. No I'm not an expert, but since I am working on becoming a writer I am always learning. And I feel the Political section in YA has such a diversified crowd in it, it's fun to use them as guinea pigs for what I have learned and to spout my own opinion right back at them. Since most of them are only spouting their opinions anyways.

Answer 3

I don't consider myself an "expert" by any means...but I try to keep learning. I read books on economics and political theory and read news from international and US news agencies. When I shoot off at the mouth, I like to make sure I have a leg to stand on, unless I am purely stating opinion.
And as a constitutionalist I believe good leadership in this country ended a long time ago. I am not a partisan. I don't believe that any of the leaders we've had (since maybe Jefferson) were any good, I likewise don't believe in the current leadership, and I don't have much faith in the future either.

Answer 4

Unfortunately the present one is an extreme case.

The ones we have had did what they could do - some better than others. Most of peoples opinions regarding former presidents are actually exactly what you said - other peoples opinions that they have accepted unquestioningly.

The ones we will have may or may not be capable of handling the responsibilities they are given, but that is still to be seen.

Meanwhile, the current situation requires someone with the ability to see past partisan bickering and political posturing. Unfortunately noone from either party is willing to step up to the plate. Democrats are in a position to limit the presidents power (which he has managed to convince a pretty good portion of the population is limitless and any attempt to limit it should be considered treason) however they can't cut off funding for the war because they will be accused of not supporting the troops. They are attempting to fully fund the troops, but as a stipulation, require that they start being pulled out. This gets them accused of wanting to embolden the terrorists and incite future attacks on US soil.

Everything is about who is going to get stuck with the blame for this administrations failure. The GOP will do everything in their power to make sure that it is democrats, unless the dems manage to take the steps necessary to put the blame where it belongs - directly on the shoulders of Bush and Cheney. The war was their idea, and despite their attempts at claiming that they had 'bipartisan support' for their war, none of the democrats that voted to allow the use of force could have forseen how far Bush & Co. were willing to go to try to implement their neo-con agenda.

It is time to grow up a little. And wake the f**k up a lot.

Answer 5

I have a BS in Historical and Political Studies and working on a Masters in American Foreign Policy...was in the Army for 14 years...Medically Retired...work as a Civilian for the Army now...been in several "conflicts"

Answer 6

Wow, could not have said it better myself.

For the record all of my answers in this area are nothing more than my opinion.

Some are slightly researched some are not.

Oh by the way the three branches of the Federal Government are the Executive, The Legislative, and the Judicial.

Answer 7

Special Ed,

Did you think this question up on the short school bus today?

Yes I am a well known expert in Methaneology. I was the youngest tenured professor at the University of Uranus where I head the Methaneology Dept. My doctoral thesis was on cow flatulence and the potential as an alternative energy source in the future.

Answer 8

Great point....

Got my undergrad in Poli Sci, getting my Masters in Public Administration/Administrative Law and Economic Development. I'm not an expert, but I understand the inner workings of Govt.

Like I said in another question, I hate that people can comment on things that they know nothing about, but I guess thats America.

Answer 9

I was in the military(USAF), so I do have some knowledge about war...because I was in one. And the Iraq War has no victory plan.

I went to college too(University of Kansas) paid for by ROTC, with a degree in history, and political science. So....maybe I know something.

Yes, I work for a private employer now.

Answer 10

actually.. Bush is the first leader of my lifetime I haven't liked.. but that's neither here nor there and I think you are correct for the most part (always exceptions you know)... but yes.. there is a lot of regurgitation on this site.. try as you might.. I doubt that will ever change... it's human nature that most of the "flock" just rides the wind.

Answer 11

In the stream.-- Mighty waters draw much stone and rubble along with them; mighty spirits many stupid and bewildered heads.

from Nietzsche's Human, all too Human, s.541, R.J. Hollingdale transl.