How You and I can Make America Better for All of Us
Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart America is not a pure democracy. In our system of a “Democratic Republic,” we, the people, elect women and men to represent us in Washington. Their primary responsibility is to serve the people and make efforts to address our needs and wishes. This was moderately successful from 1789 until 1981. The first steps to increase political power in America came from the right side of the aisle. In 1981, Ronald Reagan demanded absolute loyalty and party unity without dissension. This began a move farther to the right, and today those who call themselves “Republicans” in Washington are leaning towards a fascist regime and the end of democracy. Their party is first, special interests second, and the American people an afterthought at best. STOP THE STUPIDITY AND DO THE RIGHT THING What is needed to save our government in Washington: end mass corruption and restore functionality. This is simple, and we can control the situation. A large percentage of our elected officials