Who cares who wins the election in 2004??  Be it Bush, Dean or any of the other Democratic hopefuls is it really going to change anything?  Corruption is the very lifeblood of American political life.  How are two parties that are virtually identical going to change that???  What say you

Humbly,
Dan

Tracey,

  Thank you for your response.  I agree that to assume nothing can be done to change America (and the rest of World) leads to apathy and stagnation and I also agree that there are many people who DO make a difference.  The intention of my question was to suggest that perhaps American politics is a game that bears no fruit and whose only winners are the wealthy and powerful.  
   I agree with you that it is important to know what our politicians are up to and to deny any evil they carry out in "the peoples best interest".  My question to you then would be what method would you use to bring about positive change?  If not politics, then.......

Not apathetic, just frustrated
Dan

It would be a sad thing to think that our lives could never amount to anything, or that we could never have the power to change anything. Thanks be there are many things we can do to cultivate the power within.. cause that's where it first starts.

If we do not take the time to learn about the world around us then it is we who are misinformed and gullible to believe whatever we are told. And the more gullible we are, the easier it is to control the mind.

I believe the powers that be would love nothing more than for us to feel powerless and become apathetic, and therebye  disengage from the process that turns the world. Let them handle it feeds right into their hands, as I think government would much rather prefer the people to distract their minds with all the plethora of nonsense and triviality that avails in abundance. This way we won't be paying attention to what they're doing in our names.

Am I advocating getting involved in government? Hardly...unless that is something that interests you and something you feel gravitated to contribute your time and energy to. There are many grassroots movements that are making a difference. Getting involved where you have a voice is a good place to start...and if you don't have one.. cultivate one. Learn, read, educate yourself and find where you feel led to get involved. Start from the ground up. All these forums here share in a wealth of information to better assist ones to learn and know more.

We now live in the age of information...ignorance is no longer a viable plea.