Comments on: will americans ever realize modern politics is a lie used to distract and entertain themand they have NO power

By: piegowdealer

piegowdealer — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 05:06:34 +0000

So, you are saying that we are doing nothing more than applying the rubber stamp of legitimacy to an oligarchic hijacking of the electoral process?

By: avail_skillz

avail_skillz — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 05:06:34 +0000

Maybe if your question didn’t sound so much like ranting, you would recieve some intelligent realistic discussion on the matter.
After taking many political science classes, and viewing American politics objectively, I have come to the conclusion that you are quite correct that Americans need to quit being so complacent with the elitists that run our government.

By: BlackDarkness

BlackDarkness — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 05:06:34 +0000

When are outsiders to the U.S. gonna relize WE ALL DON’T THINK THE SAME just because we live in the same place doesn’t mean we have to agree on the same stuff we are all different!!!

By: Marshmallow

Marshmallow — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 05:06:34 +0000

Most people have given up the power because they find stupid shows like American Idol to be more important. To those of us who still have functioning brains, the power will always be with the people. As for voting, you’re free to vote for whomever you wish. This is why we have primaries. If candidates are "prechosen," it’s by the voters. If you don’t like any, look into third parties or independent candidates. There’s a lot more out there then just the obvious choices to people who care and are willing to spend a little time to find out about what’s going on.

By: amazingly intelligent

amazingly intelligent — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 05:06:34 +0000

Actually we don’t choose the president. The electoral college does, but they are SUPPOSED make that determination based on the popular vote.
We haven’t had proper representation via the popular vote since Bush stole the election both terms of his presidency via a crooked supreme court.
Everyone with a brain should know that. However, as you stated, most people don’t use theirs.
*What’s up with the nasty screen name?*

By: cobra

cobra — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 05:06:34 +0000

you are so completely right…. the powers to be want us to be led like sheep to a slaughter….. so instead of us voting lets all curl up into a ball and take a nap instead….

sheeeeeeeeeesh

tell that to Obama, he has more small dollar donations, and more votes from traditional none voters… while one vote may not entitle you to much power the sum of millions of votes for the same thing add up over time….now go out and get some pop corn for your next buildabear meeting

By: Stephanie's Voting Nader

Stephanie's Voting Nader — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 05:06:34 +0000

No as a whole the nation will not realize this. Scattered here and there are a few who do realize it but they quickly give up on educating others because they are met with skepticism and ridicule. They like to believe the American apple pie, Christian country, saviour of the world, free to choose our own leaders myth that has been crammed down their throats since birth.

By: Lovely Me

Lovely Me — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 05:06:33 +0000

i agree actually i was just having this conversation with my dad. we do choose which one but its a limited choice. its a way for the government to control our freedom of choice…..idk how else to explain it but i absolutely agree with U!! they say we have a freedom of choice but we’re not completely free of choosing since our choices are limited and pre-determined by the government!!!

By: libertees

libertees — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 05:06:33 +0000

and the sky is falling too.

By: rhubardpi

rhubardpi — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 05:06:33 +0000

bull pucky….we have power, the lights are still on here.