I must say; even as I consider a run for public office myself, I do not envy politicians. Especially in this day & time. With corruption all around us, a floundering economy and overall apathy for the plight of our fellow Americans, people aren't looking for leadership or even a handout, people are looking for a savior. And sadly, I honestly can't say that I blame them.
A lot is wrong in America and unfortunately, much too often the focus is on all the wrong things. Take for example all of the financial scams and scandals we've been subjected to in recent years. From Enron to Fannie Mae to the housing crisis to Bear to Madoff to LIBOR. Even the Penn State scandal, seemingly more about money and a legacy than saving young boys from a merciless predator. It is just a neverending litany of foolishness. And you'd best believe we haven't seen the last of bank and big business manipulations or missing brokerage house funds.
Your best bet since you have to live in this world is to learn everything you can about how the game is played. You can't afford to stand back and hope for the best, thinking the President and the rest of the liberals are gonna look out for your interests. Government is simply not ready to deal with this yet. I believe it would mean pointing fingers at too many of them and quite possibly a fallout the likes of nothing we've ever witnessed. Because let me say this... There was a time, in my lifetime, where if you wanted to be rich, a politician was the last thing you wanted to be. Much like teachers and nurses and psychologists and others in helping fields, there was very little money. Well, they certainly fixed that! Public servants no more; the vast majority of them currently serve their own best interests, so the likelihood of them really dealing with the issue is slim-to-none. Best get busy looking out for yourself.
