Yeah, you've got a pretty good democracy in America. The reason that it seems like it's always "more of the same, no matter who you vote for" is that the govern

Yeah, you've got a pretty good democracy in America. The reason that it seems like it's always "more of the same, no matter who you vote for" is that the government actually has external constraints on what it does. Bush did a lot of the unpopular things that he did because he couldn't find a better way, not because he has a heart of pure evil (hard as that can be to accept). So Obama comes in and starts doing a lot of the same things, and people are surprised. > You seem to believe that a government is legitimate simply because it is in power. No, go ahead and overthrow dictatorships, but it you've got a government that you voted for, with a constitution that you approved, kindly follow the law. And elect another government if you want. > I suppose it's very easy for you to spout your trite little sarcasms from a position of comfort and privilege. Let them eat cake! You do realize there is no shortage of cake in Greece, let alone a shortage of bread? But, whatever. The oppressed masses shall rise up and throw off the chains of their class enemy, and then retire at 45! Or how about "workers of the world, unite and claim your union patronage appointments!!" Hey, these are catchy. "Burn down a bank, teach a lesson to the capitalist bloodsuckers who financed your house!!"