That's the difference between a representative government, and a democratically elected Government.
We're supposed to be smart enough to elect representatives to government.
Today, it's pretty clear that Government has taken over.
They no longer represent people.
-John
Government has not taken over, a small population that represents the majority of the wealth has taken over the government. Now the government is just the enforcement arm of this population.
Like a good banana republic, you have the same perma-politicians in congress, funded by lobbyists and working for their interests.
Then you get your choice of presidents to choose from. The great Bush III or The great Clinton II. (vetted and funded by the lobbyists and special interests)
The war on drugs, he that's big business. Wars overseas, same thing. Dumb down education with NCLB and turn it into a perpetual exam cram to minimize thought and critical thinking skills.
The media, keep the public distracted, and continue the propaganda.
Best way to live in the US is figure out how to play the system and wet your beak a little. :biggrin: