I thought it was 3%? And in reality, it's cutting everything but entitlements so the effects are really more than that on the affected programs.
I can't think of anything positive the Republicans did in the last ten years. All I seem to remember is that they hate everyone, including even white people.
Is there any point to this thread? Maybe some of you need some basso post to mindlessly reply against.
The government hates all of us. Republicans and democrats. Our government cannot even provide us with healthcare. Look at how much more vacation time European workers receive. Look at the unemployment system in Europe. Look how many hours american workers must work. The system is designed for the rich and the majority of Americans will always be in debt. This is not about republican vs democrat its about the people vs the government.
It's not that simple. There is a difference between the two parties. Our government is a reflection of the apathy far too many Americans have towards voting and getting involved in the political process. I'll give you an example. Joining a political party and going to precinct meetings and county conventions. Far too many Americans don't bother. Result? After an election in which many of those Americans choose not to vote, many of those same Americans will complain about our government, a government they didn't participate in creating, in a political system they complain about, yet complain about while sitting on the sidelines. I know many people like that, some of them my friends, and it is something I don't respect them for.
the parties are different but neither one is a viable option. Its the oldest trick in the book, divided and conquer. while we waist time with liberal vs. Conservative, the government continues to screw all of us.its all a smoke screen we get caught up in the bs but we lose sight of what is really important. The number of hours many Americans must work just to survive is inhumane. No 1 person should have to work two jobs just to make ends meet. The amount of vacation time Americans receive is sickening. We are lucky if we get two weeks of vacation for the entire year. How many of us still get paid for lunch? 9-5 has become 9-6. No healthcare for too many Americans. Rampant price fixing in all services and industries.
I'm aware of the part I bolded. Anyone who has spent a lot of time in Europe would see the stark comparison between how they live, and how we live. Quality of life isn't measured simply by how much money you earn, which seems to be the opposite of how most Americans think. What I disagree strongly with you about is what I didn't bold.
The government allows the companies to do this. The government could decide to make it mandatory for additional vacation. 2 weeks a year is inhumane.
I believe the bipartisan system is broke. Two choices is just not enough. Does anybody really believe in the system? is anybody really OK with having just two choices? bottom line the republican party is a bad choice. Bottom line the democratic party is a bad choice.
You're just like a typical Republican or democrat rather then debate an issue you prefer to be a douche. Your arrogance is disturbing.
Do you believe the republican party has the peoples best interests in mind? Do you believe that the democratic party has our best interests in mind?
The illusion of choice, which must be filtered through what the existing members deem appropriate to their interests. A two party system where money can influece the outcome is beautiful for big business. 3+ parties would force them to spread the money out and make riskier bets on the outcome. That's why 3rd parties are crushed and rarely discussed in proportion to the importance of it. The finest details of birth control options are more widely discussed than the huge void left by the absence of a third party.
What an odd thing to say. I was being sincere. If you can't figure out how I think about what you brought up from reading the posts I've already made, then I don't think adding anything further would be productive. By the way, I am a Democrat. That's with a capital D. I have friends who are Republicans, and friends who are independent voters. One thing most of them have in common is the ability to clearly say what they mean. I may not always agree with them, but at least I understand them, and they usually understand me. You may have a problem with comprehension. Perhaps you should work on that.
Your part of the problem. Apathy is better then being a member of either party. By supporting the democratic party you are endorsing a broken system. You believe participation in the political process is the answer. Unfortunately you cant comprehend that no amount of participation will fix this system. Its sad that you have so much in pride in being a member of political party that has failed Americans since its inception. You think your enemy is the republican party but you don't understand that the government itself and its system which caters to big businesses instead of the needs of the people. Both parties are paid off. The truth hurts but that doesn't stop it from being the truth.
The only thing more disappointing than your view point is your condescension. Oddly, you think doing nothing about being in a broken system is more likely the answer than trying for at least gradual reform. You can't fix a government because how it should be run is purely opinion based. Voter turnout in local elections is usually less than 20%. Voter apathy is a problem. Every form of government experiences corruption. You won't find one that doesn't. I don't think this government has failed Americans since its inception. I could list all of the things it helped create that improved your life.(Like the internet that your using?) It is one of the most influential countries in the world. Perhaps it has failed libertarians which I'm guessing you are. The truth is, you are ruled by a government you hate but you don't do anything about changing it. Perhaps nobody listened to your ideas about how to rule 300 million people effectively and you became disenchanted?
