A few questions.... politics & government...?
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In the later 1700's, there were two separate ideologies and the 2 separate groups formed political parties. As Parties, it was easier to identify where candidates stood on issues. And of course, as a group, they coud band together for strength.Those parties have changed lots over the years-the Federalists don't exist anymore the idea that the executive branch's power shopuld be checked by the legislative branch continues in the Democratic party. Lots to learn about here-try doing some internet searches and read more about it. The search terms "political party" and "history" work nicely. \n\nBartering I believe is coming back. You see that category on Craigs List and I know people that trade services. And if you search online, you'll see a number of sites come up...
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Here are the candidates, visit Politics1 for more information:\nhttp://www.politics1.com/md.htm
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WOW! That is interesting. Nice to know we have such "well behaved" people helping to run our country!!! That is why I hate politics!
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Hi, I think the link below will help shed some light on things.\n\nhope it helps\nNigel
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Questions about the house of reps. and senate?\n1. If 55% of the house were republicans and 45% were democrats how mant members of each party would there be?\nRep. ________\nDem. ________\n\n2. If all 435 members of the house voted, and a bill passed in the house by 17 votes, what was the vote?\n\nFor_______\nagainst______\n\n\n3. It takes 2/3 vote in congress to overried a presidential veto. how mant votes are need in the house ____? how many in the senate____?
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Oh my goodness Tony, you said it so well.  I have been frustrated with politics, too.  It amazes me how many people see something in the paper, website, tv news and believe it.  Whether it's true or not!  No one is given the benefit of the doubt.  If we believed the politicos on both sides, everyone up on Capitol Hill is a demon.  \n\nThere is no more fair debate.  What a shame.  I wish they would stick to the issues and let us decide.  But, there are too may people who want things there way only and will do anything to get their way.\n\nMark my words, no matter who is elected this Tuesday, eventually someone will find a way to make them seem "bad".
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I would contact your local city manager, state representative, or Congressman/Senator in DC. These are the types of questions and anwsers they are there to help you with.\n\nYou may get a bit of run around at first. But don't give up, keep at it. That info is out there.
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Of course government is politics!  They sort of go hand in hand.  And the answer to the original question is hypocrisy, and it has to do with money and power.  Unfortunately for the US citizens, the current administration is more focused on a personal agenda than what's good for the country or the world for that matter.  My hope is that all this will inspire people to get off their lazy butts and do something, like VOTE!  All the complaining in the world won't do a good if everybody is too lazy to take an active role in their civic duties.
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Yes it was politics. You are right. Thank you for this question.
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sadly not much, and this is only referring to the basic system here and how it should work.  if one extends the idea of knowledge of the system to include government actions and such, its probably even lower.  i would like to think i have a fair understanding of it overall, but i know very little actually except what manages to leak out about what goes on behind the closed doors in dc.  a more process transparent government would be very nice.
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The main and most important feature of democracy is:- Government by the people.\nSounds really good doesn't it?\nDoes it really exist? I don't think so only in name, the only time 'the people' have a choice is during elections for public office, you will vote for whoever you think will represent your particular station in life and your personal standards. Then what happens when your rep' gets elected? \nDo you then get to have a choice in whatever your rep' is going to vote for on your behalf? or will your rep' just do as he is told by his leaders.\nBefore I start getting mail telling me I must be a 'commie B' I am not trying to advocate a move away from democracy to any other system, but rather a big move towards more democracy, namely to get rid of our reps' that are obviously not conforming to the way we 'the people' want things to be done.\nI don't mean we should wait until their full term of office is completed, I mean have a method of getting rid of them almost immediately!   \nCould this be the reason that we don't have more referendums?
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Oh boy, You done fudged up now.\n\nI have been preaching to all my friends and families for many a sintary about the gov and poloitics.\n\nfirst off, who the fudge packer thinks they are perfect enough to run a whole freaking country.\nand who does the gov think they are.\n\nHow does one team of people have all the power over a whole freaking nation btw.\n\nSorry, Im gonna have to stop before they kik this answer off.\nlol Politics, B*&^ $*!*
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Its all politics..............sad isnt it???
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you people gave pretty decent answers, but you have neglected one very important item.  the item that gives you the ability to ask questions on yahoo like this.  criticize our government, vote and hundreds of thousands of men and women have fought and died defending it.\n\nthat item is:  FREEDOM!!!!
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Under politics & govermemt sort of a side note