Mr. And Mrs. America . . . do you have any idea?

amyjudd: In general but with a few qualifications!  America has been divided throughout most of ts existence, e.g. the civil war, etc. and therefore no one should be surprised that divisions exist nowadays. And the assertion, on the part of some,  that congressional and senate debate, today, has taken on an uncommon and uncivil tone, and has no precedent in American history, is flat-out wrong and many of us know that. I'm certain that a number of congressmen and senators, today, have drafted well thought-out bills that are of benefit to most Americans and that are not just for the benefit and self-interests of their constituents. But in my untutored/average-American opinion,it seems that before those bills reach the president's desk, they bear no resemblance to the original/well thought-out bills.   America is now part of, and subject to, the global community--for better or for worse depending upon one's point of view. Indeed the  days of Andrew Jackson and Abraham Lincoln--two presidents that defended America at all costs--are long over. It is my belief that all too many law-makers, nowadays, rely more upon the world's input and the lobbyist's input, as opposed to the American people's input, when it comes to passing legislation. The US congress was originally set up, under the constitution, as "the people's house" comprised of  average Americans, serving two-year terms. However nowadays the US congress is comprised of fat-cats and fat-chicks, that live high off the hog at the taxpayer's expense, and pass laws that are of benefit solely to them. It is obvious, to many Americans, that members of congress serve because it's a good gig with good perks.  Today's members of the congress and senate are  no different from the CEOs of major American (bailed-out) corporations. Namely, they've convinced the American people that they're smarter and better than anyone else and that they're  worth ever penny that they're paid, due to their genius and unique talent.