Comments on: America is being destroyed because it no longer thinks about consequences

By: Dina

Dina — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 07:59:17 +0000

You are dead on! It's in our very DNA as Americans to to sacrifice and work hard — that is what has made people from all walks of life, countries and generations get on a boat to come here — not knowing what they would find, but willing to do what was required. For all the education we seem to have, for all our PC-ness, for all the information we have — common sense has been sucked out of the room, so to speak. Gov't needs to be like the wise parent of an ADULT child. Offering guidelines, and safety — but realizing that the child is an adult and must make his/her way; not bailing them out or making excuses but helping them realize opportunities that are within reach. The rest is up to the child. I hope the country is up for it.

By: teegee

teegee — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 01:32:50 +0000

To listen to the games being played – the businesses sectors "threatening" total chaos unless we bail them out amazes me. The auto industry is announcing a total close down for weeks. But they, like many other manufacturers do this annually. It is normal to close for a week or more at Christmas/New Years. Many of the workers are kept on salary at a reduced rate – negotiated by their unions and others go on unemployment. But our politicians act like they have no knowledge of this. I am so saddened by all of this. It reminds me of a Bible verse – "my people are destroyed by a lack of knowledge" (I'm paraphrasing a bit).

By: teegee

teegee — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 01:32:27 +0000

Our people, our business sector and our elected officials (gee, isn't that everyone?) caused this problem. The business sector "sold" us the idea that we can borrow endlessly. And as I already stated, our desire for instant gratification fed the situation. But it is our elected officials who should have been watching and protecting us, who failed the greatest. In NYC, the Mayor circumvented the law so he could remain mayor for another 4 years – what was his reasoning? It was that he was the only person who could tackle the economic problems. Well, wait a second, wasn't he in charge when the problem occured? So he was part of the problem, and now says only he can find the solution – how sad that the public buys this crap.

By: teegee

teegee — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 01:31:44 +0000

I agree with much of what was said, but I think I would add to the ignoring of consequences, the almost infantile desire for immediate gratification. Our country has become so self-indulgent. Few people work towards a goal. For example, people for the last 15 years were able to buy a house with NO down payment! And with 5 credit card applicatons coming in the mail each week, folks find it easy to buy what they desire, immediately – whether they need it or not..