[NoControllingLegalAuthority]

I don't think our system of government can ever recover from its corruption. Our system will have to be changed radically and by the people directly. Ours is now a system not accountable to anyone. It operates under its own self-directed tyranny.

Before the American people force a representative government upon Iraq, we might want to consider restoring it in the United States, first.

[Mr. Jeeves]

Ours is now a system not accountable to anyone. It operates under its own self-directed tyranny.

In a way, it's a relief. The system has now passed the point where We The People can do anything to correct these kinds of abuses, so it's best not to get worked up over them and to focus instead on being a "point of light" witin your own small sphere of influence, among your family and friends.

But your point about Iraq is absolutely correct. Sadly, the rest of the world seems to have a better view of our shortcomings than we do. Too many Americans still believe we are run by the mythical "nice guys" that won WWII and saved the world from tyranny, when in reality we were taken over by our own tyrants long ago - ones who don't mind that we citizens make money and drive SUV's, as long as they can tax us and we don't pay close attention to their corruption. ;)

[jslade]

Before the American people force a representative government upon Iraq, we might want to consider restoring it in the United States, first.

I am becoming increasingly cynical about our government. Republicans and Rats alike. This is just unbelievable!