A sense of humor helps
Politicians no longer even attempt to hide their lies. The back room deals, vote buying and arm twisting have been exposed like never before. The first Louisiana Purchase in 1803 cost $15 million, but added over 800,000 square miles to US territory. The most recent one cost $300 million and added nothing but debt. Between government expansion and government spending, it is now forecast that, by 2020, the national debt will be $170,000 per household.
Our Ivy League educated leaders outlaw incandescent light bulbs, then we learn that disposal of their replacements is both dangerous and environmentally damaging. The much touted, and subsidized, ethanol policy has proven to be a disaster. At some point, one has to wonder how freaking stupid we must be to keep electing these same damn idiots?
Healthcare was a big step towards the complete nanny state. As to those who are hoping for repeal or similar, ask yourself this - when was the last time a politician voted to give up power? If there is one single hope, it is that every last incumbent gets voted out for the next three elections. No one knows of course, but that might - just maybe - show the politicians who is supposed to be in control.
Of course, that's but a pipe dream too. There are too many suckling on government breasts and the possibility they would dare vote to do away with their income stream is remote at best. This, along with virtually every government employee and their families, not to mention those who sell to the government, will insure the elite continue to be elected. The elite know only they are smart enough to control everyone else's lives. Why, over in Europe, they're so smart they can even regulate farting - "future flatulence . . . will be punished". And people wonder why I laugh.