|
I believe the system can only be helped by people who completely understands things like the US Constitution, how major economies function (or don't,) the details of diplomatic relations and on and on and on. I never said it takes someone from the government to solve the governmental problem. I'm simply saying solving those problems will take someone better educated then I on these matters (and I'm guessing a whole bunch I never even considered.)
I want the folks running the system to understand important issue like these, I'm sure I don't. It really pisses me off when people running for office can't answer basic questions about things like the Bill of Rights or the US Constitution. This last election a reporter asked O'Donnell a few question about the US Constitution and she stated "There's at least one or two amendments I'd like to repeal." "Like which ones?" Her response was "I'd start with the 13th." I knew by the look on the reporters face something was wrong but I had no idea what the 13th amendment was so I looked it up real fast. Turns out it's the amendment that repealed slavery.
Do I think I could be effective on the local school board or the water board? Sure, I have a back ground in administrative rules, public employee relations/bargaining units and local ordinances. Do I think I would be a good candidate for national public office? No. I don't want average Joe Blows, like me, running the country. I want well educated, well informed people doing that.
There's a line in a Clint Eastwood movie where he tells another guy "a mans got to know his limitations." I think that's good advice.
__________________
I used to drink to drown my sorrows, but the damned things have learned how to swim- Frida Kahlo
Vice President Starkizzer Fan Club
|