you know it boss, time for a house cleaning on virtually all levels. we just need a return to the constitution.

of course the real issue isn't criminal politicians, criminals always seek to get in government, that is their safe haven. the real issue is a self-absorbed, negligent, child-like population (and i don't mean child-like in a good way, like innnocent and open-minded -- i mean it in a bad way, like immature and stupid) that thinks none of this is their responsibility, and resents you for noting civic responsibilities. they are simply here to watch entertainment on television, that is the top priority.

but i don't think we're going to get the cultural change needed without some type of a greater external shock. economic shocks hurt the most as everyone likes to have a little extra cash in their wallet. of course if/when the next economic shock comes, will people step up to the plate and roll their own solutions? or will they continue to let government "solve" the problem for them.

right now, more troops are going to afghanistan. terry and howie and JB from NFL on FOX (american football commentators) are going to afghanistan too! that doesn't strike me as cultural change, but rather as the status quo exerting even more influence.

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