tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6920721.post8432695942357336855..comments2024-02-25T14:11:52.332-05:00Comments on JamesPPinkerton.US: James P. Pinkertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06914344842339708576noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6920721.post-28806279792003722492009-11-04T08:35:08.846-05:002009-11-04T08:35:08.846-05:00Very interesting look inside the machine. I'd ...Very interesting look inside the machine. I'd add that "We the People" allowed this to happen through complacency and willful ignorance. Too many still refuse to participate in even the most fundamental obligation of voting, particularly in local and regional elections; and too many refuse to do even a little diligence in researching the people and issues we're voting on.<br /><br />Our government isn't being stolen from us; we're surrendering willingly simply because it's hard work to govern ourselves! Franklin predicted this problem a few years ago!<br /><br />Best thoughts!<br />JimJim Bouchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06372880450393110757noreply@blogger.com