That episode where I realize I'm in the wrong universe...
Posted 06-15-2009 at 05:39 AM by Elwin
You know, maybe I'm the only one - and maybe my "world-view" is topsy turvy.
But have you ever noticed that whenever someone brings up the fact that Big Tobacco, Big Pharmacy, or any other Big Business is seen passing around money to politicians, that all this righteous indignation leaps to the forefront, and everyone wants to lynch 'em all - the Big Business, that is.
And yet, it almost seems as though the politicians that TAKE the money get a free pass. People almost take for granted that ALL politicians take the money. There is this complacency in people when it comes to government that just makes me feel like I stepped into a bad Twilight Zone episode.
The scary part is: I understand Big Business and why they do it.
It's their very nature to grow, protect their investments and illiminate the competition. And for the most part, I agree with it, and am happy to have it.
I like the high standard of living that is possible because of Big Business. It beats the heck out of being a turnip farmer in rural Murmansk...
But it seems like the politicians rarely, if ever, get called to the carpet for their actions, which is TAKING that money. Rarely, if ever, is the finger pointed at the ones that are supposed to be protecting us from abuses against our freedoms. Sure, every once in a while some nobody gets nicked, the press has a field day, and everybody gets that little thrill that a mob always gets after a good Tar and Feathering. But those are few and far between, and usually don't change a thing.
And since when did OFFERING a bribe become more criminal than TAKING a bribe?
When, if ever, are the people going to start asking the hard questions: Why in the hell do we keep voting for these leaches? When are we going to take back our freedom?
Or is it already too late?
But have you ever noticed that whenever someone brings up the fact that Big Tobacco, Big Pharmacy, or any other Big Business is seen passing around money to politicians, that all this righteous indignation leaps to the forefront, and everyone wants to lynch 'em all - the Big Business, that is.
And yet, it almost seems as though the politicians that TAKE the money get a free pass. People almost take for granted that ALL politicians take the money. There is this complacency in people when it comes to government that just makes me feel like I stepped into a bad Twilight Zone episode.
The scary part is: I understand Big Business and why they do it.
It's their very nature to grow, protect their investments and illiminate the competition. And for the most part, I agree with it, and am happy to have it.
I like the high standard of living that is possible because of Big Business. It beats the heck out of being a turnip farmer in rural Murmansk...
But it seems like the politicians rarely, if ever, get called to the carpet for their actions, which is TAKING that money. Rarely, if ever, is the finger pointed at the ones that are supposed to be protecting us from abuses against our freedoms. Sure, every once in a while some nobody gets nicked, the press has a field day, and everybody gets that little thrill that a mob always gets after a good Tar and Feathering. But those are few and far between, and usually don't change a thing.
And since when did OFFERING a bribe become more criminal than TAKING a bribe?
When, if ever, are the people going to start asking the hard questions: Why in the hell do we keep voting for these leaches? When are we going to take back our freedom?
Or is it already too late?
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