Why Aren't we FIXING Anything?

These problems are not being solved because the government works for Big Business, not just through the

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Military–industrial_complex

but also through the

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_Reserve_System

where central banking was essentially handed over to a consortium of private banks which works independently of government.

That's why Obama is no different from previous leaders, in a long line that engaged in Reaganomics from the early 1980s onward. Not that it would have been possible to implement major reforms, as the economy is one that's ultimately affected by the

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triffin_dilemma

 

The less the government does the better for the people. Otherwise they'd likely pass some annoying and intrusive laws or something...

 

Becasue there are no moderates in either the House or the Senate to make a difference on how to solve these issues.

the Far Right/Tea Party crowd want blood.

The far left/progressive side want blood.

And yet, buth sides do not listen nor learn from their past mistakes.

And yes, we are heading in the same direction as Venezuela.

 

If it could be done, some of the following would be helpful.

1. Instituting limits on maximum congressional terms to 2,
2. limiting maximum champaign funding,
3. Eliminating champaigning done by third parties
4. Eliminating political advertisements and for-ratings televised "debates"

I know that the last 3 go against the 1rst amendment, so take them with a grain of salt, I think they could help, but I myself wouldn't be too pleased with them.

Number one would probably be easy enough though.

 

I'll suggest that none of your problems listed above are actually 'root' problems. For example, 'the southern border' is not a problem? If you want to fix something you must first know what it is that needs fixing...and 'the southern border' does not need fixing.

If we cannot clearly and concisely define our root problems then it is unlikely we can 'fix anything'...

 

Great answer except it sums to zero until you qualify what the root problem(s) is your referring to.

 

The enormous cost of free stuff limits everything else.

 

I think the preface to your answer, "If it could be done", indicates why we are frustrated as a nation. Of course it can be done! But it's not being done despite the political system (L&R) that assures us every election it will. Business solves problems big & small every day. Families solve problems. Doctors solve problems...WE ALL SOLVE PROBLEMS! Sure, the problems in DC are larger scale, but so is the organization that's in place to deal with the problems they face.We as American's need to drop the "if", it's a cop out. We are not helpless, we are not voiceless and we are not powerless unless we decide to be.

 

My sense is that is what has been going on for around three decades. One of the results is a huge unregulated derivatives market:

"Top Derivatives Expert Estimates Size of the Global Derivatives Market at $1,200 Trillion Dollars … 20 Times Larger than the Global Economy"

http://www.washingtonsblog.com/2012...he-size-of-the-global-derivatives-market.html

Only a fraction of that was needed to bring the global economy to its knees in 2008.

 

I always find it interesting that we need regulations/protection from ourselves. No one holds a gun to our heads and demands that we invest in instruments which are too risky. The root of this is too many of us are stupid and naïve. When these same people walk into a casino, and gamble away their current house payment, why don't they complain to politicians that casinos must be regulated? Investing in derivatives or stocks or with the stranger who calls on the phone with a 'too good to pass up' offer, are all forms of gambling! Gambling is perfectly okay as long as the gambler can afford to lose their bets...gambling when the person cannot afford the potential losses is a fool's game, and there is no solution for these fools...