We've Lost Control of Government
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“Cheapening the Founders’ Ideals,” by Carl R. Ramey (Sept. 12), caught my eye.
Having spent almost 30 years in the Operations Directorate of the Central Intelligence Agency, I read with interest anything about our government, Constitution and those who support our great nation.
I was incensed when I read Ramey’s comments about Glenn Beck and those of us who feel we have lost control of our government.
I am one of those who firmly believe that it is a “government of the people by the people and for the people,” not the other way around, and I “hold these truths to be self-evident.”
After living for 42 years in and around the nation’s capital, I am not surprised that a retired former Washington attorney should feel that big government is a plus. There are probably more attorneys per square mile in Washington, D.C., than any other city in the country.
I can imagine if there is felt to be a threat to their existence from a lessening of the monies that flow from a bloated Congress and the White House that they would continue to support a larger government.
The rise of public opinion against the present establishment, evident with the growth of the tea party, cannot be ignored anymore.
We are fortunate as a nation to have a news organization such as Fox News to give the public a fair and balanced view of all things affecting our nation. These are the crucial facts we get from almost no other news media today.
James S. McKee
Pinehurst
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JER 2 years, 8 months ago
Another career government employee suddenly "getting religion" about big government. Enjoy your retirement sir.
OldPilot 2 years, 8 months ago
Mr. McKee, please read Dusty Rhoades column in todays Pilot, please.
dustyrhoades 2 years, 8 months ago
JER for the win!
dustyrhoades 2 years, 8 months ago
James S. McKee=OldSpook?
recondo 2 years, 8 months ago
Everything is out of control when it is not in the control of the party you support. Plain and simple the dems complain when the republicans control the govt and the republicans complain when the dems control and so on and so on get the picture. only when the middle of the road people lol call them conservative liberals can once again have thoughtful debates and compromise will the government balance itself and we as a nation can actually get something acomplished. to much far left and far right BS Politics, that is what is killing the nation
OldSpook 2 years, 8 months ago
Sorry Dusty, but Mr. McKee does not equal OldSpook. Good guess though as we share the same former employer and very similar opinions. Perhaps when I get to town next we should have a coffee? I promise no sparkling cyanide. Cheers/Dave
Recondo, you have hit the nail squarely on the head.
None 2 years, 8 months ago
"We are fortunate as a nation to have a news organization such as Fox News to give the public a fair and balanced view of all things affecting our nation." Now that is funny - I don't care who you are including Roger Ailes! Fair and Balanced for Fox News is tantamount to saying radical Muslums' are fair and balanced on who they murder!
In this clip Ailes had to lie and "spin" all in one breath.
Head Of Fox News Busted On Glenn Beck Lies & More By Huffington/Krugman by TheYoungTurks
None 2 years, 8 months ago
Fox News and Glenn Beck have all the answers if you are a deranged psychopath!
Another interesting clip of Becks' Rants on Indias' health care system when compared to America's doctors: Interesting ~ just watch. According to some, Beck is a genius! Says a lot about their emotional state of mind.
Glenn Beck's Crazy Rant On India by TheYoungTurks
greentara13 2 years, 8 months ago
Thank you Recondo. Good point. I do not care what political party you belong too, just give me a decent conversation. Even if I disagree with what someone is saying, I will still listen and try and learn something from it. When people start calling each other names and being snide, I think it speaks volumes of what type of person they are. (and no matter what political party, religious belief or other association people may be affiliated with, it still boils down to what kind of human being they are.) as far a television, please I implore you turn it off, go for a walk in the woods, read a good book,, have a conversation... gasp! . The televsion and also people who work for television are not exactly logical or use critical thinking as a higher purpose. It is ratings which equal money which drives that particular nonsense.
blake 2 years, 8 months ago
I will have to respectfully disagree with you, recondo. Please no more conservative liberals! You want balance, bring the true conservatives back to Washington. We do not need more tax-and-spend democrats and more cut-tax-but-spend republicans compromising this nation's future. We have been compromised onto a path of destruction. The Tea Party has been sending a lot of republicans packing----good riddance. Hopefully, in Nov, they can send a lot of democrats too.
Ross 2 years, 8 months ago
blake - don't people like you aver get tired of blaming "liberals" for all the economic woes now?
as if the wonderful conservatives have done so well managing the economics. maybe they can start another needless war.
i hope the tea party backed candidates get clobbered this fall.....then i can listen to you wail and cry about the mean ol liberal press being their downfall! BLAH BLAH BLAH
recondo 2 years, 8 months ago
I have always leaned republican as i believe in fiscal responsibility and other issues such as the 2nd ammendment , smaller government etc but here lately the party has moved too far to the right for me to even begin to comprehend. there are no more independant ideas and conversations it is all based upon what the party (insert yours here) says do. I think we as a nation post WW2 Were able to get so much accomplished because the men and women who served in congress and the house shared a common bond which no one seems to have these days
blake 2 years, 8 months ago
To hell with the parties. It is time just to bring common sense to Washington. No independent ideas? Try Paul Ryan's "Roadmap for America's Future". Try the Fair Tax. Try term limits. Get rid of the present politicians and you will see a lot more fresh ideas.
Recondo, I would be very interested in where you see the republican party going too far right.
blake 2 years, 8 months ago
Chuck Taylor, I understand your point but think it is a little nearsighted. The state of the country and the scope of government can and will encroach on even your private life. The government no longer respects private property rights nor personal liberty. We had been in a recession and the economy is in a shambles---the government did play a partial role in that. It could have been worse and it can get worse based on actions the government takes. A hands off approach is rather irresponsible. I have small children and I worry about their future. I really hope the U.S. has not reached its pinnacle. The enormous debt the government is accumulating will impact their future---it needs to stop.