my only response to this is that if that is the prevailing attitude within the county, then the problems that we are facing will never be addressed. It is only through cooperation that any attempts to head off these things can be successful. If we all bury our heads in the sand, when we eventually pull them out, we will be shocked and very distressed at what we have gotten. Keep the faith.

Democracy is not a spectator sport.

I'm pretty much in agreement with you. I would just add that our communities as a whole are not going to make the difficult decisions needed to make improvements in our county. I'm not being negative, I'm just speaking from past experiences with such forums. Remember, the characteristics of personal responsibility and accountability are dead and considered as antiquated concepts in today's society.

It's tantamount to serving on jury duty in our county. When you show up, you are subject to being treated like a kindergartner while being forced to watch and listen to our Clerk of Court make her daily campaign speeches while displaying her wares as the subpoenaed masses that have a clue sit there rolling their eyes in disbelief. Instead of solving the issues of serving the county via improving the efficiencies of that department, our so-called elected servant spends her time getting face time in front of the voters. I fear the same with these bogus community forums.

I'd like to think I'm wrong, but again, I've been to so many of these things in the past, just to have to hear self-serving political wannabes trying to climb the ladder while blowing smoke up my whazoo. I'm keeping the faith my friend.... just not in man any more.

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your analysis smacks my idealism right in the kiester. Don't we, as citizens, then have a responsibility of electing those who do NOT use every opportunity to self-promote? Shouldn't we search out and promote people who want to make a real difference in the lives of the people, without that desire to take credit for those accomplishments? Keep the faith.

Democracy is not a spectator sport.

However, in lacking the concepts of personal responsibility and accountability, the choices we are given give little hope to both our desires. Though we may have different paths in obtaining a civilized and respectable society, I do credit you for having an overall balanced and moral approach to these mutual goals. Too bad most of your leaders are as morally corrupt as most on the side that more closely represents my views. Let's fight together for the common ground we share. Good evening.

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come join me and let's make this a reality. I get very tired of hearing people tell me why things won't work...Let's figure out a way to MAKE them work. The dialogue continues. Keep the faith.

Democracy is not a spectator sport.

I hope your not saying that if I become a Democrat then our problems will be solved. Honestly, you guys helped to get us in this mess too. And with the same people running the show with the same political agenda's they had when they were in power, why would I now think that suddenly those same Democrat failed policies would be any better than what we have now?

I am working toward a better future for my children and others. I'm just no longer convinced that politics is the solution. The harder man tries..... the worse it gets.

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You misunderstand, to an extent...I never said, and I hope I did not imply, that the Democrats were blameless, any more than the Republicans are blameless. I have long held that we have ALL lost sight of the government designed by the Constitution. If I thought that another new party could somehow impact that system the way the Populists and Progressives did in the past, I would probably explore that route. The advantage that the Democratic Party has over the Republican Party IMHO, is that they will allow all to have a seat at the table. If we can get a spot in the discussion, then it is up to us to make the most of that. Now, we can drift off into discussions about which presidential candidate can better lead and what sorts of laws Congress should pass, but, ultimately, if we want to change the political culture, we have to do that at the local level, here in Fayette County. The time is ripe. Actually, the time is critical. If we don't make the government work FOR us, then the government will continue to do it TO us. Keep the faith.

Democracy is not a spectator sport.

In short, I cannot think of any particular tenet of conservatism that I agree with.

If they truly believe that they can be both a Christian and a conservative, more power to 'em. Who am I to judge?

I suppose if you agree with Basmti to that extent, we have less common ground than I imagined. Oh well.......

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