Why do we keep reelecting the same politicians who have created our problems? Are we chumps?

CPT Jack Durish — Wed, 20 Apr 2016 14:54:42 -0400

Listen to this interview with Donald Trump in 1987. Go ahead, I dare you...

https://www.facebook.com/RAWCONSERVATIVE/videos/ [login to see] 23534/

There are members of Congress still serving today who helped create this situation. Has it gotten better? Of course not. It's worse. Look, for example, at the British Navy. As of 19 March 2016, there are 77 commissioned ships in the Royal Navy. 19 of the commissioned vessels are major surface combatants (six guided missile destroyers and 13 frigates) and 11 are nuclear-powered submarines (four ballistic missile submarines and seven fleet submarines). I doubt they could defend the English Channel with that. And last year they furloughed their army for two weeks at Christmas to save money.

Now let's be honest. Defense spending (US defending the rest of the world) is a drop in the bucket compared to entitlements. We better start focusing on our elected representatives. It's easy to get caught up in the "excitement" of Presidential politics, especially this year. But the problem is endemic at every level. Have you seriously looked yet at who is running for local offices? Are you paying attention yet? You better.

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Response by SSG Ed Mikus made Apr 20 at 2016 2:56 PM

SSG Ed Mikus — Wed, 20 Apr 2016 14:56:27 -0400

CPT Jack Durish I can't wait to here the rest and watch the interview when i get home!

Response by MSgt Keith Hebert made Apr 20 at 2016 3:08 PM

MSgt Keith Hebert — Wed, 20 Apr 2016 15:08:55 -0400

Very consistent

Response by MCPO Roger Collins made Apr 20 at 2016 3:23 PM

MCPO Roger Collins — Wed, 20 Apr 2016 15:23:47 -0400

My tag line used to be from the old Pogo funnies. "We have met the enemy, and he is us." That fairly summarizes our political situation. If we are serious about making changes, it must start by primarying the current elected officials. That, we do have votes that count.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 20 at 2016 3:28 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 20 Apr 2016 15:28:06 -0400

Because most people feel/believe it's better to go with the devil they know than the devil they don't know.

Response by CW4 Guy Butler made Apr 20 at 2016 4:24 PM

CW4 Guy Butler — Wed, 20 Apr 2016 16:24:18 -0400

Simple - I can't vote against all those other chumps, otherwise I'd vote ALL of them out. My politicians, though, are the good ones; I'll keep voting them in (sarc).

Response by SPC(P) Carlos Santini made Apr 20 at 2016 5:11 PM

SPC(P) Carlos Santini — Wed, 20 Apr 2016 17:11:31 -0400

YES.

Response by MSG Charles Roth made Apr 20 at 2016 5:34 PM

MSG Charles Roth — Wed, 20 Apr 2016 17:34:19 -0400

As time has passed, the Selection of good candidates has dwindled to nearly zero. Millenials are being indoctrinated, not educated, in the Public School System. Even some Boomers are drinking the Kool Aid.

Response by CPO Frank Coluccio made Apr 20 at 2016 5:39 PM

CPO Frank Coluccio — Wed, 20 Apr 2016 17:39:30 -0400

Because people are more impressed with the letter after a person's name, i.e. 'D' or 'R', than what the person is actually saying and has done.

Response by CW3(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 20 at 2016 7:23 PM

CW3(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 20 Apr 2016 19:23:11 -0400

We are glutons for punishment. Its like the Stockholm syndrome and jedi mind trick all rolled up into one. But probably the best reason i can think of is we're crazy

Response by Capt Richard I P. made Apr 20 at 2016 8:23 PM

Capt Richard I P. — Wed, 20 Apr 2016 20:23:32 -0400

Throw the rascals out!

Response by SCPO Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 21 at 2016 12:46 AM

SCPO Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 21 Apr 2016 00:46:59 -0400

Sheeple. Pure, unadulterated Sheeple.

Response by Vit Spirek made Apr 21 at 2016 3:58 AM

Vit Spirek — Thu, 21 Apr 2016 03:58:39 -0400

nice thought which I see here were

1) new waves of people must be educated yes, but they are out from school, I know that they need more from history, more from economic, theology, sociology joined on their good roots or traditions, they cannot be only as reflection youtube, feelings, art be human is like new category which have not open yet.
But what is in schools is not definitely ... WE will !, it means that mind must be with a one step in direction to do what we will tomorrow !
2) corruption is big problem which is compared with violence in whole world, we are like before flood, it mean we can count that second and third waves world effort will bring anti corruption strong effort because new generation which will educated, its clear that power of mind of people will want more justice not only personal feeling of love
3) emotional base of life is important now very, new base of good emotional values, people who cannot help put it into them now they can help later
dialogue and friendship across country can help always, jokes, art, intelligent influencers which have good target (no dream about money as main)
Army and Veterans are educated people but must use wider mind and heart and I hope in synergy with people who are civilians. In Army is system but we need both changes and better vitable systems for prosperity our lifes.
Army need more understand that spontaneous behaviour and responsibility are needed, both

Response by SPC Chris Luczak made Apr 21 at 2016 1:46 PM

SPC Chris Luczak — Thu, 21 Apr 2016 13:46:41 -0400

Term limits for ALL politicians and judges, and move ALL voting to majority rules. DOING away with the electoral college. Also but politicians on minimum wage and ZERO lifetime pay. End citizen's united, make lobbying illegal, for a start.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 21 at 2016 8:57 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 21 Apr 2016 20:57:09 -0400

We are heavily influenced by the media which is tied to the same corporate interests that buy our politicians. Both parties are hopelessly corrupt, they need to be kicked to the curb and new parties need to emerge. We need a Libertarian party, a Green Party, a Labor Party, and half a dozen more to share power in this country not a two party system that is only slightly less corrupt than the one party system of Cuba.

Response by SSgt Harvey "Skip" Porter made Nov 23 at 2017 11:41 PM

SSgt Harvey "Skip" Porter — Thu, 23 Nov 2017 23:41:21 -0500

I agree the American people are being played by deceitful and immoral politicians. Unfortunately we don't seem to learn from pass mistakes. I think the definition of that is insanity.

Peace!