It’s Been a Long Time Since America had a Government Which Did the Right Thing

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart

 

Social media and the internet in general changed everything in our world, and none of it for the better. There are far more lies and conspiracy theories contained in on-line media than facts. This is the primary reason America’s government has become the worst in the world.

In 1996 Rupert Murdoch and Roger Ailes created the first 24-hour propaganda machine for right-wing extremists calling it “Fox News.” This added to the creation of misinformation. Today there are several “Fox wannabes,” each of them supporting the worst illegitimate president in history.

The last time our nation had a government which did the right thing for our people most of the time was in the 1970’s. Legislators from both parties were forced to vote according to the wishes of the people or face defeat in their bids for reelection.

Today, the men and women calling themselves “Republicans” ignore the needs and wishes of the people and vote in support of special interests whose lobbyists constantly inform right-wing men and women of their demands. They are not concerned with the fact that on all major issues they vote against the people. Lies and conspiracy theories from fake journalists and “experts” hide the truth. Making it worse is the fact that television news is frequently in collusion with these right-wing extremists and fail to offer viewers the whole truth. The once respected Fourth Estate no longer exists. Money has once again taken precedence over the quality of life for all Americans.

Democracy fails when honest deliberation and reasonable compromise cease to exist. Not only do Republicans refuse to talk to Democrats, extremists within the party on the right side of the aisle refuse to talk to moderates in their own party. Our government is broken and cannot be repaired.

Good governments consider the needs and withes of their supporters and vote for their constituents. America’s government is last in a recent survey about the quality of life for all of its nation’s people.

Many of our politicians claim to be Christians. However, the truth is their gods are money and power. Once elected, most politicians ignore the existence of the majority of our nation’s people. Although all politicians are elected public servants expected to work for the American people, in the 21^st century they rule over us and ignore our needs.

Someone once said, “all governments are bad, some are just worse than others.” Sadly, ours is the worst. The men and women we elect believe they are better than us, and we exist to support their ambitions. They hide their “dirty laundry” by hiding their crimes and misdemeanors under the lie of “national security.” We have a right to know everything, this is our country, not theirs.

Op-ed by James Turnage

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