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Ethereal
03-02-2018, 01:45 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5tu32CCA_Ig

According to data compiled by researchers at Princeton, the views of the average American have virtually no effect on political decisions made in Washington DC.
nathanbforrest45
03-02-2018, 01:47 AM
Sure it does, if that view is to increase the size and control of government.
Common
03-02-2018, 04:04 AM
States Like California, NY and NJ and others are as corrupt as it gets to one degree or another, bigger budgets means more money to pass around for those in power via their cronies and bids etc
Peter1469
03-02-2018, 05:02 AM
I think the 17th Amendment started this trend- as odd as it sounds.
DGUtley
03-02-2018, 08:11 AM
I think the 17th Amendment started this trend- as odd as it sounds.

I absolutely agree.

http://thefederalist.com/2017/08/08/time-repeal-17th-amendment-end-direct-election-senators/
Docthehun
03-02-2018, 09:50 AM
I absolutely agree.

http://thefederalist.com/2017/08/08/time-repeal-17th-amendment-end-direct-election-senators/

Excellent read; thank you Counselor & good call Pete! I concur.