Honestly, do you feel like you have a voice?

Question

Really...in an America where at any time you vote there will be someone(s) of power who can discredit your opinion with their vote, do you believe the government values you and your opinions in issues?

Answer 1

No.

We live in a fascist police state controlled by a small group of wealthy elite.

Our media is owned by this same small group of people.  Our media has turned into an Orwellian mind control device meant to keep us in the dark... and entertained... so we don't care what they are doing to us until it is too late.

What it all boils down to is this...

We are ruled by the corporation and the wealthy elite that own these corporations.

It's not "Of the people, by the people, for the people..." any more.

It's "Of the corporation, by the corporation, for the corportation."

FASCISM.

Some critics equate too much corporate power and influence with fascism. Often they cite a quote claimed to be from Mussolini: "Fascism should more properly be called corporatism because it is the merger of state and corporate power."

Mussolini was not the only one to recognize this. Franklin D. Roosevelt in an April 29, 1938 message to Congress warned that the growth of private power could lead to fascism:

"The first truth is that the liberty of a democracy is not safe if the people tolerate the growth of private power to a point where it becomes stronger than their democratic state itself. That, in its essence, is fascism--ownership of government by an individual, by a group, or by any other controlling private power."

We are in a fascist state. The quicker people get around to realizing this... the quicker we can fix it. But they don't even realize it's happening because our "news" media is owned by the same corporate powers.

George Orwell would love to see this sh*t.

Answer 2

No, I live in a republican state. My vote never counts.

Answer 3

Everyone has a voice, but few choose to use it.

Answer 4

Let's see:

2000 election won by Al Gore but Village Idiot Bush given the presidency by electoral college.

2004 election given to Bush by Supreme court.

2008 election 2 people neither of which is a natural born US citizen and can not be LEGALLY elected. Laws flexible to suit big business.

What voice?

Answer 5

As small as it is, every drop of water in a lake has it's role - without a drop, it would be that much smaller.  It's a voice, but a small voice for sure.  If you want to have a larger voice, voting isn't enough - get out and get active and make a difference - talk to people, influence people, get involved.  Voting is your responsibility, but it doesn't stop there!!!  Get enough people on your side supporting your issue, and then the government won't be able to afford to discredit you.

Answer 6

nope not for a long time!!!

Answer 7

The US government is a Corporate entity. This entity is only interested in commerce for the benefit  of Corporate Government. The financial problems in this country relate to this Corporate Greed which now has an affect on every American Citizen. Corporate Government has no interest in our opinions.

Answer 8

Monetary control by people making their own money with designs representing each trade   on currency for each trade.

Gives a voice this indicates the feeling.

Answer 9

Only when it is heard by voicing my opinion and others who state their concerns when we agree and notify those in power our numbers will have an effect.

If I don't write, call, vote then I can't complain when I feel disenfranchised.

Majority rules, that is the plan.

Answer 10

yes.

But then again, I actually go out and get involved.

Answer 11

YES I feel that I have a voice.  Because I USE IT!

A lot of people complain that their votes don't matter.  But they also sit around and do nothing about it.  CALL your representatives if there is a specific issue that you are concerned about.  Of course, people can't expect change if they are vague... you can't just call up your senator and say "The economy sucks, do something about it!"  Instead, do some research, read opinions on all sides, find specific issues or bills that you want your representatives to address.  Get your friends involved, get involved in local campaigns.

I can see why people are frustrated and apathetic.  But maybe if all the millions of people sitting at home complaining actually stood up, got together, and made their point, people would pay attention :-)