Is american goverment working for america or jus for a few powerfull people?
350767
it works for a few power full people and i think they work specially for the Zionism loopy in USA
374266
Well a democracy of course. But more specifically, Norway. There is not a huge  gap between the people at the top and those at the bottom. They take care of their own. Everyone has health coverage, and if someone has a condition that requires staying in a warm climate the  government picks up the bill. 26.2% of American children live below the poverty level. In Norway it is less than 4%. The difference between what CEOs earn and what the average worker earns is nowhere near what it is in the US. Taxes are higher, but people don't seem to mind the trade off.
754235
bcuz america is werid.....n ppl in it also
148949
If the government fails to do the job of protecting the body politic then according to Jefferson we have the right and the responsibility to do something about it.\n\nWe are Americans, one of THE halmarks of Americans is that we are self-relient, we don't depend on government.  It is no different than a neighborhood watch looking out for your neighbors, when they spot criminals they call the police.
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there is too much confidence in american systems. experience shows that american elections should be monitored by independent outsidersas well. who cares. even poor countries benefit from good american government. having only two parties battling it out brings alot of mistrut. three is better to avoid marriage of convinience.
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Until government programs came into play (starting with public schools in the 1840's) very few people were actually government employees.  It was in the 1930's under the New Deal that the government became the countries largest employer.\n\nThe only people who should be working for the government are those filling positions outlined by the constitution and their aides and advisors.  Most of the people working for the Government work for agencies (such as welfare departments) which were formed by congress to handle legislation of government programs.  \n\nThe Constitution makes it very clear that all legislation is to be carried out by the elected representatives and senators in congress.  Thus all of the agencies that congress has set up over the last 70 years are unconstitutional and should be dismantled.
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In theory it is, but in practice, it doesn't work that way. The government has become self-serving. One might argue that the government looks at the bigger picture and therefore can not make decisions based on what the people want. Also, at times, the government only knows what the people with the largest influence and the biggest wallets wants.
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Sadly, for all the apocalyptic liberals out there, this situation will not and can not take place in our (I am making the assumption that we are addressing America) future. The reason I say this is because our country has faced moments of unbelievable despair, terror and fear and has continually avoided the uprising of a despot. Even more so, as long as the constitution is in place this situation will not arise because we have this little idea of "balance of powers" ingrained into it. While I understand that many people believe that the team of Rumsfeld, Rice, Bush and Cheney are capable of creating a system similar to that in V for Vendetta, I have to say I strongly disagree. America is an idealistic, wealthy and powerful country that will not risk the one dimensional nature of a theocratic/monarchic government. We are who WE are because we have free trade, freedom of speech and freedom of expression and to attack these values would weaken us to the level of a third world nation. While some may vilify corporate America and the material nature of our country, do you really believe that the top 20% of this country would risk losing the power they have and wield as a result of current system? If you answered yes to that, my response is an emphatic NO. Just think about the level of greed in this country, do you really believe that we would ever give our power and control to a small group of elites (compared to a large group)? There is no way, because we are all greedy, all materialistic and all (to an extent) imperialistic and because of this Americans will never let this situation arise. I appreciate you reading this and I hope that it results in further discourse and thought about this subject. Thank You.
1033519
No, our job is not done. How can you start helping a country then back out when you're in the middle of doing so? Only a sissy ass liberal would do a thing like that. GOD BLESS USA & GW!
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I believe that most Americans are under the illusion that they truly have free speech, true democracy. etc..   Compare the actions of previous actions of dominant empires throughout history.  Have we transformed or are Americans fooled by a cleaver rouse.
683012
The US government is able to move resources around where they are needed, if and when it wants too.  It has an efficient infrastructure to do so--and the ability to monitor and provide oversight that the resource are managed & delivered.  It could effectively reduce poverty in this country (something that Vice President Humphrey said back in the late 1960's!).
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Every man works according to his agenda what he says.Government is the result of people's consent. What you see on the surface, US government does all the things according to the its agenda.
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That all depends on what faction of power you are speaking of. If you are talking about militarily it will be a long time before we are surpassed. If you are talking about technology and economy we are already going to the weak side. Asian countries are more disciplined and work harder for what they have and the work ethics here in America are terrible. People want a free ride and that will be our demise. Our goverment should not have to be the driving force behind our economy and style of life. When and if people start taking responibility for their actions and work hard again this country will turn around. Until then we will continue to fall apart at the seams that once made our country strong.
308185
A representative government has proven itself to be the best form of government.  No arguing that.  The US also has capitalism going for it.
523535
america is bossy. They have weapons and they know how to use them.
90551
A government of the people, by the people, for the people.
727895
It sounds like you are an independent American capable of thinking and wanting what is right for the country. Now if we can just get our "leaders" to listen maybe we can fix this country.