What do you think is wrong with this country and how would you fix it.?
369906
Actually tax the rich instead of giving them loopholes, maybe something like a flat tax, and cut tax breaks and grants to compaines that are in the top ten in profit... they are making enough money to stand on their own... the billions generated would fund much needed social programs education and universal healthcare...\nAlso cut out political action committees and lobyist... you want to talk to a senator, write a letter or make an appointment at his office, don't alow them to throw a million dollar ball.
484151
What's wrong with you?
477612
The problem with America is that Americans do not know how good they have it and want complete perfection even though they already have it.\n\nRemember the biggest issue in America right now is how do we control the great amount of people trying to get into this country.\n\nHow are things going in the Middle East, would you like to live there you cannot choose your religion and you will live in poverty your whole life and be at war most of the time.  And you won't be a volunteer either you will be pulled out of your house at gun point.\n\nIs Africa a good place to live no food, with certain tribes controling what food is brought in and using it as the way to have power.\n\nHow about Asia 1.1 Billion people in India with a cast system that will dictate your place in life.  Or China with 1.5 Billion people who can only have 1 child which of course needs to be a male (because females in that culture have no value) so you abort all of the females.  Japan where which is also overpopulated where you take on a multigenerational loan to buy a piece of property that you will hand the debt down to your children.  \n\nIn South America the governments and countries are in such bad shape that they are using a barter system rather then currency because of how those govenments have handled their debt\n\nCloser to home there is Canada do you think there is a reason why 90% of the population lives within 50 miles of our border?  In Mexico do you want to live on $4000 a year and try crossing the border over and over until you can get here.\n\nIn Europe you would not be able to afford to live the lifestyle you live in America and there is a 10 - 15% chance that you would be unemployed.  The depression rate in Europe is very high and people are generaly not very happy.\n\nIf you want America to be strong participate in the process, honor other voters choices until you can put the people in charge that you want.  Offer solutions to problems rather than demonizing other solutions.
817467
Still waiting for intelligent answers? I hope people are just busy typing, after the first two I saw.\nI have to say, I agree with you- we need the checks and balances back in our government. Stagnation was going on, and I think a few of us were about ready to take to the streets in rebellion. It's kind of a shame the way you have to MAKE people act right. I think we will see more cooperation, less arrogance now that they have gotten the wake up call of the elections. I am hopeful.
708063
I don't know if *anyone* can fix this Republican mess, brought upon us by chickenhawks and neoconservative idealogues who are out of touch with reality.\n\nBut Clinton would be a good representative to get it started, for sure.
667478
It's not that bad. If you want it fixed, do something about it. Don't sit on your butt and complain.
175469
I know how you feel. Our country is not free anymore. Bush is the cause. Just hope and pray someone can clean his mess when he leaves office.
292567
I personally do not see how.  How one can feel that we will be fine as a nation.  We are so divided.  We have a president distroying our country, not just economically, but internationally our rep has gone down the tubes.  When our next election comes I hope we elect someone who can fix the f-ups he has made.
1174258
Agreed. This country has big enough problems that need ANSWERS and it is frustrating when they haggle and dicker and argue and fight about whose solution is better. It looks terrible to other countries in the world as well, because it looks like we can't get along in Congress any better than the Sunni's or Shiites. \n\nI think it has come to the place in the century where we need to be a whole lot less partisan and a whole lot more moderate. We are in Iraq and other places in the world shouting democracy edicts to other governments and we haggle like children fighting over toys. It is awful.\n\nWhat I think we need to do is to start encouraging younger people in college and just out of college to throw out the boomers who have fermented this nasty tasting wine. We need to get rid of conservatives and liberals alike and Democrats and Republicans alike until they decide to get along. \n\nThese Congressional and legislative members are like the only child in a playpen full of babies. Totally unsure of how to get along with everyone.
901306
I think we should change everything, all the time, whenever we get tired of anything at all.  How about questioning the incredible inefficiency of our style of government?  That would be a good question and someday soon when this country is a bit closer to totalitarianism I believe I will ask it.
545950
It has the potential to fix a lot of problems. Maybe we can stop worrying about fighting that battle and work on healing the continent/country(at that point). It would help to better the world as a whole and allow many new points of view and plans to better the world come to fruition.
1106857
Goes back to a point I made in another question...who died and made the US king of the world?  Why can't they fix their own problems and let well enough alone...just because we don't like something doesn't mean it is our responsibility to change it.  However, having said that I do think it is good for all countries to be fair and democratic but not if it's done by the barrel of a US gun.  As for making a country fair and democratic perhaps Bush Co could start with America?
1166735
A very good question and like the way you did this. I am glad that you are free to express your feelings keep up the good work.\n  More people need to realize that we americans are not perfect but wish that the government people realize that as well.\n  Need to get bush and others out of office and put others who will listen to us.
742831
At last some Common Sense!!! Thats what this country need-a bit of common sense!! \n\nYou have my vote already!
886680
Mine is illegal aliens causing a division for Middle America.. I am opposed to the idea of having a rich and poor division here.. The rich will be rich, the poor will be poor.. how boring America will be without us Middle class citizens..
419626
No, we certainly don't have the answers to improve the world. We need to start right here in our own country & elect better leaders & try to get America back on track. How are we going to build an Iraqu government when we can't even take care of our own problems?
855789
Why not? The other two parties have screwed up everything! Smaller government, personal responsibility, no embedded taxes are all things that would make this great country even greater!