Secret Theories I may or may not believe

Let me start by saying I believe the great American experiment has proven to be the most effective and stable form of government there is.  That has been exemplified by surviving the last 4 years of an extraordinary presidency.  The series of checks and balances in place have made for a governmental body that is able to protect itself against many different threats that other countries are unable to bear. However, just because a government is strong as an organization does not mean that it's good as a governing body.  Several elements provide cause for concern: Foreign Lobbyists - No other country that I'm aware of allows direct lobby groups from other countries influence our lawmakers.  This is NEVER good for the country as the lobby is not interested in the welfare of the nation but rather their own welfare. Expanding Presidential Powers - The President is not a dictator.  That was made clear from the beginning.  That does not stop individuals in the posi...

Every year and usually around November it becomes your civic duty to vote.  VOTE!!!  Primaries...VOTE!!!  I'm constantly inundated with pleas to vote.  I have a few thoughts about this.   1.  Don't vote.  Just stop.  Lets pretend your vote is money (worth about 5 dollars last I checked) If I bet you 5 dollars against you being able to pick on a list of platform planks which ones your candidate stands for.  How many of you would take that bet?  Double or nothing on the opponent?  Now how many?  Only those of you that are politically savvy or motivated would risk 5 dollars.  The rest of us are either team players (straight ticket) or we just don't believe that voting does much (I vote but I'm in that camp).  People shouldn't vote if they aren't educated about what they are voting for.  They do a lot these days to help with that, but it still requires the voter to actually read and that might be too much. ...