[synnik]

You are missing the point. There are established mechanisms for change in this country. I grow weary of people acting like we need to rise up and take drastic action, when most people have not even gone through our established processes.

And the new bosses can change. Obama's election was the result of almost nothing other than: "I'm not the status quo." And he won.

So vote out every incumbent in the next election, and the message will get across loud and clear. Maybe the next generation will start with similar problems, but they just got told clearly that if they want to keep their jobs, we want CHANGE.

And politicians do what it takes to get re-elected. A clear message that change is desired will change this country.

[philwelch]

> Obama's election was the result of almost nothing other than: "I'm not the status quo." And he won.

Considering Obama's record, that's an argument against your point.

[phaus]

Everyone wants to act like Obama ran some sort of grassroots campaign. The man was a millionaire and a politician before he ran for president. What we have in our country is the illusion of democracy. We can elect anyone we want, so long as he or she comes from the static pool of wealthy, corrupt, brainwashed offspring of existing politicians.

Disclaimer: I don't have a problem with rich people, I just have a problem with the fact that if one isn't born into wealth and/or politics, it is for all practical purposes impossible to even get on the ballot.

I used to subscribe to the theory that everyone should vote. Now that I am older and smarter, I still vote, I just realize that the chances of it making things better in my country are slim to none.

[lsc]

meh, Bill Clinton came from a pretty middle-class background; I mean, I think my family has more financial resources than his.

I mean, sure, coming from wealth is a huge advantage; Few people go from being that poor to being one of the most powerful people in the world, and, of course, if you weren't born with the money, you have to come up with it in other ways.

Now, I agree that far too many of our politicians seem to come from the same pool; I'm just saying that they do let new blood in, from time to time.

[mattmiller]

I voted against every incumbent last election.

[synnik]

Good. Convince all your peers to do the same.

[CamperBob]

And the new bosses can change. Obama's election was the result of almost nothing other than: "I'm not the status quo." And he won.

Wow. Gun, meet foot.