How Did the US Government Get this Corrupt?

[liveonearth]

I've been blaming our situation on a complacent and comfortable populace. As long as we are fat and happy, we aren't likely to start a revolution. But this editorial (behind cut) proposes that there is an inherent weakness and timidity among liberals---an unwillingness to grasp power and use it

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[liveonearth]

Yes, I agree that many in our legislative branch have been bought off by corporations, esp pharmaceuticals and military contractors, and don't want to rock the boat because they are getting filthy rich just riding along....I agree. But in order for them to have risen to their positions, they must have once had the ability for critical thinking, speech and action. And I have hopes that in many of them a conscience lies latent, waiting to be awakened by the populace ringing the alarm bells. This is my hope.

I think there is great danger in standing up against the powers that be. I would not be surprised to hear any day now that Ron Paul has died in an "accidental" plane crash like Paul Wellstone. These guys in power have no trouble killing someone who destabilizes their monopoly on power, if their prior efforts to buy them off or distract them haven't worked.

And in thinking that there is danger for Ron Paul to speak out, I also believe that it is dangerous for me to post my views publicly online. Likewise it is demonstrably dangerous for me to drive a truck with a tailgate covered in my views. I do it anyway, because I am willing to risk my life to change the course of our culture. One idea at a time. Perhaps this sounds grandiose, but somebody has to do it. I think you are also one of those who is willing to put yourself at risk to accomplish change for the greater good.

[liveonearth]

Who was it that committed "suicide" by a shotgun to the back of the head? I think I remember hearing about that suicide....

[liveonearth]

I just skimmed the link. Excellent collection of info from Democratic Underground about suicides and accidental deaths of a great assortment of people who were critical of Shrub. Thanks!

[liveonearth]

Would you please resend the DemUnderground link? I lost it and it's worth really reading.

[liveonearth]

Thanks!