Why does politics only seem to attract people that want to lord over us all and enslave us?

I think it's a slightly unfair characterisation of the situation. The real question should be: "why do we look to politicians to provide the answers to our own problems?"

We elect these people, and then demand of them that they 'solve' homelessness, crime, poverty, the environment etc. Now, no-one would vote for the man who turned around and said: "I don't know - solve it yourself", because then... why bother having leaders at all?

Maybe that's the flaw in the system we have to live with. If over half the people want government to solve their problems then its tough for the rest of us that don't.

Can you elaborate on how this society is feminized? This is being asked in an effort to understand your thought process. Thanks!

Not just in politics, the same can be said for religion and other areas of our lives. The problem is not with the form of government, it's with the nature of man.

Why else would they want to get into politics?

I think that the answer to your question is simple. If you're not leading, you're following. The government handouts are now necessary, not anti human. Society has been morally and ethically bankrupt for sometime now, it's no wonder why our social programs are catching up. I think that ultimately, they do want strong Americans, if only to put more money into the politician's pocket. If ethics and morals could be placed back into society, perhaps it would mean more personal responsibility and accountability for one's actions. Until then, people are reduced to speaking out and being chastised.

may i add to your fishing idiom with another apt term.... 'power corrupts!'

whilst the financial incentives are a nice bonus to political figures, ultimately it is the fact that positions of power attract a certain kind of individual... the kind that like to be in control of others & find it easy to wield that control!

as for the 'feminized' society you mention, this is as some other commenter's say 'our own fault'!!! if we don't want to look after ourselves & more importantly our own then we ask our governments to do so instead, the more help they give the more we expect for our tax dollars, it creates the nanny states that we then cry out against! if we all taught our own children, grew our own food, created our own jobs, looked after our elderly & disabled relatives, took the time to understand the individual talents of each member of society & encouraged them to follow these up, then maybe we could be closer to the utopia we all claim to crave but we don't....

and for good reasons; because we don't want to police our own streets, put out our own fires, help out our neighbours or understand each others unique wants & needs. we lack the faith in ourselves & drive needed to educate our young & we don't want to do without the luxuries of passive living, in a world of convenience.

We want to think less & do less: No-one catches fish sat in front of their PC, no-one catches fish in front of their TV, no-one catches fish whilst negotiating the school run, but they all know it is ok because they just have to go to the freezer or the store... and there is the fish in its nice breaded, plastic wrapped & colourfully boxed glory- and no one asks, once their belly is full, if it was worth the cost?!!!

Well, if any of you have read The 5000 Year Leap (if not; you should), you will see that back when good ole George and Thomas put the Constitution together, they knew there would have to be people to implement the laws. But, in order to have VIRTUOUS men in office, the positions were NOT to be monetarily tempting. Back then, office holders DID NOT GET PAID. Therefore, you knew they just truly cared.

George made a statement, " If any position in office of the United States should become monetarily tempting; it will invite corruption. Therefore, leaving THE PEOPLE in charge to remove the corrupt individuals - even if it is corrupt in it's entirety - and replace them with virtuous men."

Well, I think we have all lost sight to our rights as American citizens. They dont' want us to know OUR power. They aer supposed to be working FOR US, not the other way around. This is why (if you parents don't already know, because you never visit your schools or check homework) they are CURRENTLY (and most likely for the last ten years) dumbing our kids down. No more THINKING. No more advanced classes, THAT ARE TRULY ADVANCED. Do you know that most public schools are teaching the SAME THING every year, to the SAME STUDENTS. The only students that notice are the ones with higher IQ's or those who pay attention and love learning. The majority has forgotten what they learn the year before.

It used to be mandatory to know the Constitution, in school. It was part of the finals. Is it anymore? Do they still teach our TRUE history?

Power does corrupt some of those who are actually starting off trying to make positive changes. But even the candidates, or new government elects, that actually are well intentioned, soon find that politics is a give and take platform. For a politician to get something - they must give in to something else they aren't necessarily in agreement with. That’s how our House of Rep’s and the Senate works for almost every issue. The only issues that they “come together” and do the obvious right thing on are the potentially devastating or publicly monitored ones. So, even the most sensible congressman comes out of a vote looking biased because of this common practice policy trade off of “give and take”.

Its all about greed! The rich always run the country because they use their power....money! Watch closely. Read about it. Watch the news.

The trend since WWII has been to lay the blame on someone else and accept no responsiblity your own mistakes. People are electing more politicians who "...want to lord over us.." because these politicians are not only willing, but eager to tell anyone who'll listen that someone else is responsible for their predicament, and they, the politician, will change all that when elected. They'll lie to your face and break every campaign promise they make, but continue to get elected. The people who elect them have learned that there are no longer consequences for irresponsible action. Criminals get a slap on the wrist, and collect handouts from the government, while honest citizens, working hard to make a living, pay more than a third of their income to support these derelicts, and God forbid you become a crime victim because, if you survive, you'll be blamed and could go to jail if you try to protect yourself, your loved ones or your property. You want to get rid of those who "...want to lord over us..." amend the constitution to prevent

the government from giving any money, goods or services to any individual or organization except in exchange for goods or services received.

as long some people's wealth are tied into other people's poverty and misery there will be unfair distribution of work,wealth and comfort for the society in general. Its set up that way by design.