Yes, it has been quite a long time since I've actually written a note....for that matter, it's been a long time since I've adequately expressed my opinion on various subjects. however, I was watching Real Time with Bill Maher a minute ago and realized the ugly truth....Americans are dumbasses.
For those of you who have HBO or just simply know the humorous yet ugly reality of Maher's wit, you know that often times it's hard to really figure out what's truth, and what's a joke. However, as I was listening to his ending segment, between laughs, i realized that alot of what he was saying probably isn't far from the truth. i'll educate those of you who don't know....just tell me if, given the current condition of american do-diligence, these statements sound about right....
On the Eve (the day before) the Iraq War, 70% of Americans believed Suddam Huissan was personally involved with 9/11....6 years later, 34% still do.
The majority of Americans ( not all, but many) cannot name a single branch of the Government....
...or explain what the Bill of Rights is...
24% of Americans can't recall the country America fought in the Revolutionary War
Over 2/3 of Americans don't know what's in Roe v. Wade....
2/3 of Americans don' know what the FOOD and DRUG administration does
nearly half don't know that every state has TWO Senators and more than half, can't name their congressmen
these are the things that our forefathers fought ENGLAND for. the right to know...just to know. to ask questions; to debate logically when we disagree with something or someone. Now, it seems that Americans have given up on knowledge. if this was a marriage, the government would be the wife that nags her husband (i.e. the citizens) to the point of "yes, dear." "that's a good idea, honey." "you're so smart, dear." it's almost like Americans want to know, but are afraid to stand up and ACT, rather than just speak.
So much complaining is being done about the economic crises, and the fact that the C.E.O.s are STILL taking vacations to resorts using tax payer dollars. Why have none of them been indicted? Why, after contributing trillions of dollars in taxes and deficit spending, are there no new jobs being created? That is the purpose of deficit spending! look at WWII America. FDR used deficit spending to resurrect the country out of something far worse than what we're in now. So why can't we, a more technologically, and (supposedly) educated America, get it together? the unemployment rate in The United States in 2009 should not be teetering towards the 10% edge. it should not be easier to get weed than to get affordable healthcare, or get federal funding for college (I just found out that even if you don't live with your parents and even if you are financially indepedent, their income still effects your FAFSA). We all think it, but no one wants to ask "where the Hell is my money going?"
Actually. Hold that thought. people shouldn't be asking where their money is going. people should ask "what is my money DOING?"
the avg voter believes 24% of government spending is in foreign Aid. WRONG! less than 1% goes to foreign aid.
instead of worrying about bailing out the real evil-doers (a la George Dubya Bush), we should consider educating ourselves so our government will become OUR bitch....not the other way around. until we learn to fight for ourselves, we will never be truly United....unable to live freely and speak openly as so many of us claim to.
...F.Y.I. Freedom of Speech is in the Bill of Rights.
till next time.
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