Why does everyone in America, just sit and take all the lies and corruption of our politicians?
925656
What can we do about it...protest, yes I suppose. But other than that, nada. They are higher up than any of us.
1075864
You asked why "NOBODY" cares to stop the corruption. The fact is that there were thousands of more people voting on the last American Idol competition than voted in the presidential election. Americans 'speak', every day. By not participating in the governmental process they are 'saying' that it is not their responsibility and they do not care.\nTake a look at some of the questions people ask on YA, and some of the answers people are giving. If this forum is representative of American society, it is crystal clear why there is a failure in the American civic structure. A huge percentile of the questions are unintelligible, immoral, grammatically incorrect, etc.\nThe questions are coming from people who are "educated?" in the American schools to which you refer. \nYes, there is corruption, but it might possibly begin in the homes where there are not 2 parents, the television serves as the parent, children are not taught manners and moral behaviour, and immoral behaviour is rewarded. In more eloquent words than my own,Thomas Paine said, "Government, even in its best state, is but a necessary evil; in its worst state, an intolerable one" , and Ronald Reagan said,  "The best minds are not in government. If any were, business would steal them away." \nAccurate commentaries, I think.
153918
Unfortunately in this point in history it seems you're untouchable once you get high enough in the government process. The "Old Boy" network is alive and well. They cover opne another's mistakes constantly. And for the consequences out there the only thing that seems to work is nationalized news exposure. There are no checks and balances anymore. We're definitely a corrupt nation.
846385
I think it is our job as citizens of the USA to NOT trust any government official fully. We should all question the actions of our politicians and then if we agree, so be it. If we don't, then our voices should be heard.
567108
Nowadays and it has seemed since the birth of democracy here in the United States, the government has always been susceptible to being held by people(s) who were either only seeking money, or fame, or power but really didn't care about the people and I think we have a growing number of those type of people running our government. They either don't give a shit about the issues or have a totally f'd up point of view on it. They become rich and most are egotistical bastards and there is a reason why they give tax cuts to the rich and tax incentives to them. Because they benefit too and so do their relatives, who are usually wealthy. They are not for the people. So if he is in government and he is like most politicians then he is a "sgusting shitpile liar" like you so eloquently put. When I say most, I mean most, not all. Not all people in politics and government at any level are corrupt. There are good apples in the bunch but they usually get eaten by the snakes.
385086
We can only hope that the American people can see what having the current, corrupt politicians in control has done to this country...the list of wrongs is far too great to go into.  Never has this country been so divided since the civil war.  Its time people stopped voting for officials because they are a member of their party and started voting for those who will turn this country back around and get it headed in the right direction.  They are taking away the very rights our forefathers died to give us.  Come on people, be realistic here, unjustified wars, all time record high deficit, high unemployment, China basically owns this country and we're worried about abortion?  Can't you see that is just a ploy to keep your mind off the real injustices in this country?  Step outside your party and think for yourself because if you don't, you may end up being told what to think or being a victim of full birth abortion in a war in which you get drafted.
974452
Damn politicians/crooks
1023200
I couldn't agree with you more.  It's not a matter of strong-minded democrats trying to trash the president because we are bitter about losing the election as most republicans would like to believe.  Look at the facts, this presidency is riddled with scandal, lies, and lost lives....when is it going to stop?  If anyone has ever traveled outside of the US, they know just how much other countries despise us.  It kind of makes you ashamed to be from America.
124000
no because all the politions are liars and cheats all they care about is themselves
1027481
For the same reason our political system is worse, because the American people have been sedated and most don't care enough to find out the truth! They have know idea what Mr.Bush and his Nazi regime has done to this country and very little interest in the coming Illuminated events. Hell, we deserve it!!!!!
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I am with you all the way. One of my favorite jokes is "how can you tell if a politician is lying...Watch his lips move" The government can pretty much do as they want but let a normal American citizen try some of that stuff and watch what happens. We have no privacy and Democracy is a joke anymore...
364565
You've got a lot of things right here.  For example people ARE too caught up in their materialistic life.  So they don't bother to verify the information they receive and only THINK they know what is going on.  If your information comes from television, you probably know a lot about everything, but what you know has nothing to do with the truth.\nClinton is a liar and a person with few if any morals.  He murdered people in Africa and in Europe with missles and bombs.  It took people's attention away from a sexual scandal that only a generation ago would have finished him as a politician.  A public lie used to be taken seriously, as it should be.\nAs for voting for Bush, how could you think of voting for Gore if he was endorsed by a liar, if the truth about his tobacco money was out, if...? Well, you failed again to find out enough.\nAnd election reform?  During your lifetime much more voting fraud results from the use of machines than from hand ballots!  And Gore is the first American candidate for president capable of damaging his country in an attempt to fraudulently win an election.  You again have BELIEVED what you heard and/or read, you haven't verified and learned.\nAll governments waste money, Bush has made serious mistakes...but he has also turned a scared, paralyzed country into a dynamic, functioning one again.  And so unscared that the biggest cowards are lining up to criticize the policies that have made them feel safe enough to speak up again.\nImpeachment is a serious business.  A country cannot function if its president is challenged continuously.  It certainly can't be a process that begins each time the least informed public opinion is demanding it.\nIf not one person you spoke to voted for Bush, I strongly suggest you get out and meet more people.\nDon't ya think?\nAnd stop thinking yourself a commoner, you are a free citizen of what is still the best functioning democracy in the Western world, in large part thanks to the election of George W. Bush.  Use that freedom, do some reading, and talking, and thinking...and stop being USED by the people with money and influence who control too much of what you see and hear!
530331
because our govenment is cruel and ferocious.  and also, our government likes to terrorize other countries.  but dont worry.  we americans are not like that, only our government, like many other governments.
254138
Because our PROGRESSIVE loser Gov't leaders are more interested in being a part of a ONE WORLD GOVERNMENT than in representing their constituents (US TAXPAYERS) which is why and by whom they were elected and are receiving paychecks. LLLLLOOOOOSSSSSEEERR JJEERRRRKKKKSSSSS!
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It is because the Republicans are the Majority in the Senate, so they are good at manipulation, especially with elections coming up.\nBut the Democrats have also shown their weaknesses.\nFor Politicians like Bush to lie is easy. Arrogance is a part of their nature too.\nThe momentum is building up.\nLet us wait and see...majority of Americans are fed up with him and would certainly press for him to be impeached.\nBravo!
737721
I dont think there are no truthful politicians left.  the American public is just too stupid to see through the bs that the liars spew and vote for them.  A truthful politician has no chance in todays society.
907882
Because somewhere along the line we, the common people who pay the corrupt's wages, decided to put them on a pedestal and say 'o.k.' to anything they did to us.  \nGovernment  has become nothing more than a big business and\nwe're the welcome mat they wipe their feet on.