what do you think about the U.S government?
965870
They have too. Our leaders don't have any thoughts.
270636
I am a United States citizen, I have traveled into Canada on many occasion and I really like their people, they lead the way as far as health care and social networking things but that is because they have not had to build a war machine. I wish that our government was more like theirs but the United States leads in so many other ways I would have to vote for us.
823005
The thing that disturbs me the most, is that the government can say things like "Liberty, Freedom, Democracy"...and the american public actually believes it.\n\nAs people living in North America, sure comparatively we have a huge amount of freedom - but a lot of that material freedom depends on the resources of so many countries.\n\nThe standard of living that we enjoy doesn't come from nowhere, so in that sense, from that perspective we are not totally free. So when the U.S. goes to war to protect its interest, and uses the words like freedom, liberty, democracy - they aren't totally lying, nor are they totally telling the truth.\n\nGetting a bit philosophical here, but i think the as people living in industrial nations, we have to reduce our dependency at home, so that words like freedom and liberty actually have some relevance.
694838
The U.S has a constitutional government and operates as a representative democracy through a congressional system under a set of powers specified by its Constitution.\n\nCanada is a constitutional monarchy with Elizabeth II, Queen of Canada as head of state, and a parliamentary democracy with a federal system of parliamentary government and strong democratic traditions.
1068623
No but thats OK - if you are a parent do you tell your kids everything no  \n\nI realize we are not kids but there are some things best left unsaid.\n\nAs bad as the US government is it is still the best on the planet it is the most honest of all the government out there  - I did not say it was honest - I said the most honest \n\nif there is a better government anywhere then move there
1117341
Hey, I like libertarians, but let's face it, for most of the US they're a little extreme.  \n\nI like the idea of small government and fewer taxes, fiscal responsibility and all that, and I think we need some mainstream politicians to pick up some libertarian ideas and run with them.  They also want to take us back to the beginning of the industrialization of America, pre-New Deal.  We can't go back there!  We can't go back to no minimum wage, monopolies out of control, and no education unless for those who can afford it (no public schools in a libertarian world!).  Did you ever read "The Jungle"?  \n\nIn a world of increased globalization, where our economy is tied with the economies of so many other countries, and where are culture is entwined with som many other cultures, we can't have an isolationist government, as the libertarians want.  We learned that after WWII.\n\nAgain, I love libertarians.  They are the party of small government, ending the drug war, letting gays marry.  I love that!  They are also a little (a lot?) outdated, which is ultimately why they don't get voted into congress.
994359
The People elect the Government\n\nBut the Government does not always reflect the will of the people\n\nAll part of a free republic
94573
I guess you refer to the USA president and its government. This is a good question... but it should yet have been asked and resolved years ago!! Poor USA.
644900
I support our government, no matter what happens. They're there forever, we can never get rid of them. If someone is unhappy with the way things are happening, I feel people should stop griping on Yahoo Answers (b/c that really means nothing) and do something about it. The government will never be able to make both sides happy, no matter what they do. They can only do the best with what they have to work with.
574457
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.
706025
I agree! It seems as though things in our government have gotten out of hand. I don't know if it would take a good president or the united states keeping our noses to ourselves. Its like we are trying to fix the world and we can't even fix ourselves. I'm glad that I'm not the only one who thinks our America is in need of dire help. Good job for speaking out.
226626
We, the citizens of United States of America, continuously speak of Peace, and Love to each fellow man and woman.  We allege to being a nation of peaceful citizens, opposing injustice and human brutality.\n\nWe consciously and religiously worship god, regardless of our sins.  \n\nWe, the citizens of the United States of America, represent our country.  We are our government, whether we like it or not.  The sins our government may or may not have committed are the responsibility of it's citizens - us.\n\nIf our Presidents is disrespectful, we are disrespectful.  We are our country, we are our President.  \n\nWe are equally responsible for the negativity circulating around our globe.  As Americans, we are just too arrogant to admit this.\n\nIt may be wrong to continue to use god as our armor, falsly repenting during holidays and disasters.\n\nI am not proud that we are so disliked.  I personally have no fear of God, only Love.  I only wish the entire world would see us for the beautiful nation we really are.
233495
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...
616871
I love living in USA. Government may suck, but living in this country is not that bad.
611959
I think Americans are good people for the most part just like in the majority of other countries but as a society in whole we tend to group people in big categories together and say they are one way or another.  Unfortunately things will never change that way.  People are people... some are good and others are not.  Every country has them all.  I guess it depends on the politics that rule the countries nation that makes Countries look bad or look good.  Right now I think the American government is making them look bad in some aspects but I respect the fact that they are a very proud nation. I have been to the USA and love it there.  I would hope that people realize the amount of propoganda out there that causes people to think a certain way and that we must know we are not getting the full story when it comes to the war in Iraq and many decisions that are made by the president and government.\nSad but true
336266
I believe that the government is only a reflection of the people. if you think the government is bad, its because the people make bad choices. \nif you're in favor of what their doing people always think if them as good, if not, then they are bad. it now all boils down whether you are happy with what they are doing.
735279
Yes.  Because the US government is for America and besides, what the rest of the world thinks is inconsequential.\n\nAnd what do you mean by "just solutions"?