Is it possible that the government can start out beneficial, but turn into a monster we can't escape?

Answer 1

History has proven that it is not only possible but inevitable.

Answer 2

Of course, because we cannot predict the future. Take a good look at the history of the Iraq war. I fully supported it in the beginning back in 2003 when the government used (bogus) intelligence that they truely believed at the time that Suddam Hussein had an arsenol of biological weapons. The government presented their best intelligence to us (me) and yes, many supported the way including me. Hindsite is treacherous in this case though knowing today that the arsenal never existed (only a pile of outdated half-buried unusable weapons were found in a dried up mud pit). Many many (many) people and soldiers have died since and the US cannot immediately pullout because the turmoil with heighten exponentially the day the US soldiers leave Iraq. There's a whole lot of fixing to do.

We all like to blame the Bush administration for this incorrect intel(ligence) hindsite and the people that stood against the war in Iraq were not led by intel but instead from passivism. But boy, if the intel was correct and the US did nothing, one of the mass-killing weapons or more could easily land on US soil.

Answer 3

Of course it's possible. It is the case with most democratic countries today. Party politics is based on an election cycle which is fueled by money so only 'professional' politicians have a good chance to run. Everyone promises the world in order to get elected, then forgets about their promises until the next election. With so little accountability (especially in two-party systems, where both are quite alike in their policies) the government is very often inescapable. Most Brits didn't want to go to war and made it quite clear, but Blair's govt played their bluff, ignored them, and still got reelected because they seemed better than the alternative at that moment.

Answer 4

Yes. That's the state of the current government.

I read an article here on Yahoo stating that Bush knew of these prison camps. Then, there was the whole issue with illegal wire taping. Claiming Iraq had WMD, which it clearly never did. I can go on, but I think the point's made.

Answer 5

yes, definitely. for example, in 1959 the socialism was implanted in Cuba, at the onset it was a great thing, it helped farmers and many poor people, but now it has turned in a world of corruption where people has to steal to survive and to feed their children and the hardworking doctors and teacher only get paid 30 dollars a month, that's what happens when the government has absolute power in a country

Answer 6

Yes. Look at every fallen empire in world history. Although I like to think that the US will escape this fate, because our founders put checks-and-balances, seperation of powers, and levels of government into the mix to keep the government from encroaching on individuals' rights.

Answer 7

It happens all the time with non-profit organizations, governments, and corporations. It is the nature of all things to change. Often it is not for the better and sometimes they wind up representing the opposite of what the founders intended.

Answer 8

All man-made governments are monstrous, but to think one cannot escape or leave it is just not true:

http://www.embassyofheaven.com/

http://www.fossilizedcustoms.com/

"Now YHWH is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of YHWH is, there is freedom." 2nd Corinthians 3:17

Answer 9

not just possible. we are there. we started a revolution over a few cents worth of tax. if the Founding Fathers could have forseen this monster - wait - they did. thank you second amend. a government should fear its people, not the other way around.

Answer 10

yes because of the threats and tangled web of the shadow government behind the scenes. Check out woodrow wilsons quotes on some of the conspiracy sites where he talked about failing his country.

Answer 11

It's happening.
As soon as voters learn that they can vote themselves hand outs, and vote for those who promise the hand outs, loose fiscal policies will collapse the government.
In the US, about 40% of the population is dependent on the government.
We're getting close.