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I don't disagree. I mean that I'd like to say there's only one direction to point the finger of blame. But I'm not sure I can do that considering how our system of government has the influence it does over the social agendas of the citizens. But more importantly, the power its cultivated over the last 230 plus years to protect its on interests.
I've never been a supporter for term limits, but since the electorate apparently isn't capable of making the demands on the Washington Royalty to legislate laws, which would force them to be transparent and accountable, then term limits seems like the only remedy to get the message across.
Most people are busy trying to keep up with life on a daily basis. Most people feel removed from the roles that they have in our government, which collectively they serve as the fourth branch of government. That's an important responsibility.
How can the average working persons become more proactive in the process?
Should we insist on growing our citizens' knowledge of our system of government via our education curriculum, in a substantially more profound way than our present efforts, in order to ensure everybody thoroughly understands all of functions of government? Should we somehow force government to allow for a more effective method for the average citizen to vet political candidates who aspire to serve in a government role?
Given the critical role citizens play in preserving our Republic form of government. How can average citizens' mindset be influence to believe in the power of their role? Apathy seems to be more commonplace than average people feeling empowered by their role in our Republic form of government.
It's difficult for most people to get politically involved other than voting. When most people are concerned about how to pay bills and manage some type of balance between work and family. What can be done to the make the playing field more fair for the fourth branch of government? How can average people be empowered to create a louder voice in our system of government?
As a result of the United Citizens vs FCC ruling, how are ordinary people going to find the time and resources to compete with Super PACs and dark money that's filling the coffers of elected officials?
There's an amazing percentage of people who can't tell you who their mayors or councilmen and women are, much less who represents them in their state and federal level seats. The vetting of new candidates for the average person would seem to be much easier with the invent of the Internet. Yet, it's become a huge instrument for shelling out more outlandish propaganda that's filled with inaccurate information and/or dishonest information.
A hell of a lot of people who consume information about the politics of the day can't discern the difference between opinion and facts. That's a major advantage for political machines, political candidates, and those occupying seats in government.
Dunno where we're headed?
Thanks..
Lots of though provoking questions. How can we overcome complacency? What can we do to educate the average citizen, how can we encourage the voters to become more engaged? Instilling into them a sense of pride would be a great first step. Sadly, it seems that something as minor as obtaining proper ID is too much of an effort for many.
I don't have answers, just more questions.