[Mr Tonka]

Originally Posted by xbook

I have not read the entire text of the treaty, no. Have you?

No. That's why i don't have an opinion on the treaty and why i can't pass judgment on anyone who chose to or not to sign it.

[xbook]

Originally Posted by MP0WER

No. That's why i don't have an opinion on the treaty and why i can't pass judgment on anyone who chose to or not to sign it.

Do you feel that way about each piece of legislation brought before the senate or house?

[Mr Tonka]

Originally Posted by xbook

Do you feel that way about each piece of legislation brought before the senate or house?

To some degree, yes. It's unfortunate that the people who are most affected by these laws know the least about them. In theory the system should work by the people voting in representatives who will in turn vote to the interests of those they represent. But the reality is that big business, voting constituents, inner house or senate deals, etc... largely control the voting of those who represent the people. As time passes i'm finding it more difficult to trust that the federal government has my best interest at heart.

I try to stay optimistic though.

[Fox128i]

Originally Posted by MP0WER

I'm assuming that everyone who has an opinion on weather or not the treaty should be signed has read and fully understands the treaty. Is that correct?

I've read through it. Do I fully understand it? I won't say yes, but I'll wager I have a better understanding of it than those in the US Senate who voted on the treaty, be it an aye or nay.

[Fox128i]

Originally Posted by MP0WER

As time passes i'm finding it more difficult to trust that the federal government has my best interest at heart.

The only interest our elected and appointed officials care about these days is the interest in their bank accounts.

I kid... I kid...

[UncleWede]

Fox, were that your kidding were only that. FAR too many of us realize you hit the nail on the head.

MPower, that's what we (supposedly) elected our officials to do, read and comprehend what the legislation states, then make an enlightened decision with our best interest in mind.

Still dreaming, maybe only reliving memories of the past.

[BKsBimmer]

Originally Posted by Team Plutonium

The GOP needs to hire a different PR firm.

And new leadership... And while they're at it they might want to kick the Tea Party to the curb and decouple from the whole Fox News Republican entertainment complex.

[Fox128i]

Originally Posted by BKsBimmer

And new leadership...

Oh, I agree. I have a few suggestions too.