"Our Establishment Government"

As relevant now as it was on Oct. 8, 2013

You may have thought when you selected a political party to join it would be

one that best represented your views on governance. I know I did!

However, if you take the time to evaluate the behavior and performance of 

party leaders you may be disappointed. I know I was!

I have found political parties have more in common than what they disagree 

about. Single issues may distinguish them from each other, but the mechanism 

and centralization of governance makes them indistinguishable.

Such a realization places the citizens in a quandary, what should they do?

Democrats aren't as troubled as Republicans are. They view the expanse of 

government with new legislation and regulations as a positive, not restrictive

as most Republicans do.

But, if you are a Republican you may feel unrepresented as the people you 

elected also support the growth of government at the expense of principles

the party states it stands for.

I have yet to see the Republican Party seriously attempt to reign in any 

Federal agency in the thirty-odd years it controlled the White House. Nor, 

has a GOP controlled Congress ever reduced funding of any agency.

The message is clear, we do not have two political parties, merely two 

branches of an American establishment.

But, this is not only true of the US government, it is equally clear at the

state and local levels as well. 

Each state administers education and health programs as Congress directs 

them. No matter which party leads, both do what is required to ensure they

are in compliance with the Federal agencies that use funding and regulations 

to keep states in line, ignoring that each state was created as sovereign 

NOT subservient!

Yet, even to elected officials at the state level the word "sovereign" has no 

meaning. It has been replaced with another word, "compliance" for this will 

ensures Federal dollars  continue to flow to states which bow at the alter 

of Federal authority.

And worse, even members of Congress do not fight for the states they claim 

to represent as they too prefer Federal control rather than state control.

Let's not forget municipal governing bodies. Although most citizens rarely

take the time to learn what is occurring so close to their doorstep, they 

need to understand town councils wield a large amount of power too, often 

voting in concert, although split politically.

In cities and towns across the country, no matter which party is in control, 

whether they are thriving or barely getting by, all defer to Washington and 

do what is necessary to gain Federal dollars.

This can be seen in projects approved and how they are funded. Even for 

projects the public does not want local governing bodies approve them, 

driven by self-interests.

The evidence can be seen throughout our country; local municipal councils 

support the desires of businesses which fund their campaigns and compliance 

with Federal standards to receive Federal dollars.

No matter if its a new school or development, both will get approved, whether 

needed or not.  It is rare when such projects are rejected as the justification 

is usually "solid"; growth demands a new school, and another mall.

This is what we have become, an audience being entertained by political theater.

Tune in any night, listen to what these well rehearsed  "actors" (elected officials) 

have to say.

Notice how quickly our representatives have a solution no matter the complexity 

of the problem. They immediately know what is best, offering a neatly wrapped 

package of more government control and funded with more taxpayer money.

But, the performance of these actors will wear thin as the cost gets heavier with

each law passed, regulation applied, bond referendum approved and commercial

development built.

At some point we will be unable to sustain the wasteful "lifestyle" of the people 

we elect. The day is near, when the clock will strike twelve and the "Establishment

Party" 's party will be over!

This is what happens when a nation founded without political parties refused to

heed the warning of Washington and Madison, and let self-interests create two

distinct bodies and allowed them to morph into one, which deliberately isolates 

itself from the American people.

There was a time when I believed conservatives could become a force in the 

Republican Party but I doubt it now. 

My view has changed for its current leadership has failed conservatism. And any 

claim this is not true is made by someone in denial.

Our original pray God Bless America was answered, perhaps its time He helps America.

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