Two freakin' comments? Really, America?
OK.
1. Social Security. Not an easy fix. On the one hand, yes, give us our money back and let us have it to do with as we please...On the other hand, what happens when my generation gets old? They freaking starve, man. Social Security isn't really working, but it will be enough to keep me and the wife in cat food (so we don't starve) in case our kids are too poor, busy, or mean to take care of us when we're old.
I am still researching this issue, so I'm going to wait until I have an intelligent piece to present before I take it too far.
2. Corruption. Simple solution-Hanging...
Corruption in Congress is equal to treason, and so justifies the Death Penalty.
If we pay Congress the median income for a family of four for each district, outlaw lobbyists, and publicly execute those found guilty of treason, to include the taking of bribes, etc., lots of American problems would fix themselves.
This country is rife with corruption. Cops, Judges, Soldiers, reporters, Congressmen, Teachers-You name it. The problem is that there are no set values anymore. Everything is to be tolerated and accepted. Any intolerance is considered "judgmental" or "prejudice". America is turning a blind eye to the worst kind of behavior, all in the name of tolerance. People no longer take the law into their own hands because we believe it to be wrong. In the meantime, in communities like the one I live in, the local political and corporate corruption becomes a sad joke, due largely to the fact that no one feels like they can do anything about it.
So, Anonymous, here's your answer-If you want to stop corruption, you have to stand up to it. Vote out corrupt persons, call the proper authorities, do what has to be done. Looking to politicians ( or self-inflated bloggers) to stop corruption is counter-productive.
The only way to stop something from happening is to take action. Anything else is just a complaint after the fact.
And, see, once again the solution to one of Americas problems is for citizens to get involved and to take action.
...probably too much to ask...
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Agreed; solving the SS issue is problematic, but seeing how I have a personal stake in it, let me have my money back, and I'll do the following...
I will use 50% of it to purchase gold, which I will then secure in a location known only to me. Search as long as you like; you will never find an example of the stuff losing value. In fact, one fellow I know of whose opinions are many people's law envisions gold reaching $3,000.00 an ounce. Combined, these items are why I'm already buying it.
Next, I will move to the home of some good friends, where I will deploy the rest of the money in the purchase of items for short-term and long-term survival. Such items would include, but not be limited to:
1. An auto-loading handgun, a shotgun, and a hunting rifle. Suggestions for each are welcome.
2. A diesel-powered generator and a windmill.
3. A motorcycle.
4. A shortwave and ham radio system.
5. Various vegatable seed.
6. Truck rentals for my children, assuming I could talk them all into moving to my area.
7. A moderate home theater system with Triad speakers, Rotel electronics, and a Runco display. Yeah, I know it doesn't have anything to do with survival, but who cares?
So, why all the survival gloom and doom? Because I genuinely don't believe the bubble is going to last much longer, especially after the next false flag operation coming spring or summer of next year. And while I am not under any delusion that I could outlast a long-term collapse, I'd at least like to have the ability to help others before cashing in.
Oh, I forgot:
8. A large quantity of grass-fed beef - say, 600 pounds - enough spices to turn it all into jerky, and one of those vacuum sealer outfits.
Okay, now a comment on the next portion of your post - corruption. (See, you already have three responses!)
I applaud your reference to taking the law into our own hands. The expression "Don't take the law into your own hands" is the mental equivalent of someone who is sitting in their own living room saying "I'm going to go sit in my living room." My hands are where thw law is in the first place. When the local police pull someone over for speeding, they are acting as my agent, even if it's me they pull over. The only reason agents of the law exist is to do what we would do if they weren't around. The same reasoning is why we have schools; we pay someone else to do what we are responsible to see accomplished. There is no shame in that; hell, I pay someone to change my oil.
So then, assume I am standing in the local convenience store and the guy in front of me attempts to rob the place. Throwing my hot coffee in his face and then choking him to the point of unconsciousness is a perfectly reasonable course of action, assuming he doesn't have a gun that I can take away and use to ventilate him.
Back in high school, some bozo tried to force his affections on a young lady who was a close friend of mine. After tracking him down to the local foosball parlor, I eliminated the need for police action by a brief show of violent indignation. Presto! No more unwanted attention, and a savings for the taxpayers. It was a win-win situation. Complaints, anyone?
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