[FreeReign]

The problem is that Republicans can't even bring themselves to admit that the entire concept of a government-controlled retirement plan is not only unconstitutional, but immoral. Until we get to that point, things will keep getting worse.

No, the problem is not what the Republicans want. The problem is what the electorate wants.

If you can't bring yourself to admit that, then you will never be part of the solution.

[Soul Seeker]

That's it in a nutshell.

The electorate is finally ready to demand more responsibility for their own welfare. Disillusionment with the ability of Government to provide for our futures is growing.

The electorate is not yet quite willing to toss the entire system away. This is why the President's plan is encouraging. If put in place it'll lead to a growing momentum for individual responsibility. With that desire will come demand for less government as the years pass. This is the brilliance of his policies. He's implimenting policies that encourage individualism. Once the electorates puts that first toe in the water it's all down hill for the Dems' strategy of increasing dependence on government.

[sheltonmac]

The problem is what the electorate wants.

So why bother having our elected representatives swear before God and country that they will do everything in their power to uphold the Constitution? The whole point of a representative republic is to avoid mob rule. But if politicians simply govern by the will of the majority, that's exactly what we have, making us no better than countries like Zimbabwe.