You created an argument, claimed it was what I meant, and declared it untenable.
And you have again insulted my intelligence.
No I insulted your lack of understanding on many topics.
Goshin started a thread I mostly agree with, that the system IS broken.
You agree the system is broken, but as is about to become painfully obvious, you just don't understand why.
I believe the system is broken because the VOTERS abdicated their responsibilities and power. They did so in large part for entitlements. Now, I could have expanded on that,
No, I already knew what you meant by entitlements, there was no need to expand, your singular train of thought on the topic has always been painfully ignorant.
I mean people quit believing they were in charge, in charge of the Government, in charge of their futures and well beings. They gave that up on the promise of getting Medical care paid for, or Social Security, Welfare Benefits, Food stamps, WIC... you name it. A slow creep of voters turning to Washington and the Bureaucracy and political class to "Fix things" and "gimmie gimmie gimmie". This was fueled by BOTH parties catering in their own ways to to the easy vote. It's a LOT easier to get a vote by saying "Vote for me, I'll make sure you get (insert entitled IT that the voter group will respond too). " Than it is to say "Vote for me, I'll get Government out of your way and let opportunity abound."
That's simply catchphrase nonsense.
America is not in the predicament it is in, because poor people get some money and assistance from the government, that is an absurd notion.
America is in the predicament it is in, in large part due to an unchecked and predatory form of capitalism, coupled with practically legalizing corruption through Citizens United has lead politicians on both sides to be totally and completely beholden to large corporate interests.
That's why the system is so messed up, that's why politicians no longer serve the people, you could still make the argument about entitlements but the same rings true of taxation, lowering taxes is not always a good thing, there is a balance that has to be struck between government and private businesses and the fact of the matter is, is dangling tax breaks out there even though they will actually hurt the economy in some cases is worse than giving people that are down and out some form of assistance as it stabilizes society.
This mentality has corrupted our political system from the inside out, from top to bottom.
Compared to unlimited money from billionaires and private businesses, laughable claim :roll:
I hold the VOTERS accountable in the end, as they are the source of all power in our Government, by the Constitution.
It's not totally the voters fault (although the Trump voter has clearly shown there are millions of pretty whacky voters in the US) with blatant anti-democratic processes like gerrymandering, the electoral college and the unchecked money in government from billionaires and corporations that keep America a strictly two party system, strangling true voter ambition and reflection of where Americans actually stand.
Now, if you wish to discuss that, I am more then willing too.
We'll see if your capable of discussing what I have just wrote.
If you wish to insult me further, well... I leave that to the proper parties to correct.
If you are insulted by your own lack of creativity in terms of arguments that are bound to reply to this post, I feel sorry for you.