What is the "status quo" in America?

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   Cagsilposted 12 years ago

   Hey Americans,
   
   What is the "status quo" in America?
   
   I know what it is, but do you?
   
   Feel free to weigh in with your thoughts on it.

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      Diane Insideposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      hmmm interesting question, I have many answers some nice some not so nice.

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         Stevennix2001posted 12 years agoin reply to this

         Do tell

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            Diane Insideposted 12 years agoin reply to this

            Since this is the political forum, I'll go with this one.
            
            All politicians are crooked, slimy, and underhanded. Not a honest one in the bunch.

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               Stevennix2001posted 12 years agoin reply to this

               Well said Diane, as I couldn't agree more with that sentiment.

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      Evan G Rogersposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Work hard, innovate and think outside the box to get ahead.
      
      Just follow the orders to live nicely.
      
      Be lazy, disrespectful and slack off to fall behind.

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         Cagsilposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         That doesn't actually answer the question Evan.
         
         What is the "Status Quo"? was the question.

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            Evan G Rogersposted 12 years agoin reply to this

            Oh, the status quo is "every one has the right to everything... why am I so poor! It's the rich's fault".

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               John Holdenposted 12 years agoin reply to this

               You're learning

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               Cagsilposted 12 years agoin reply to this

               You're getting closer Evan, but not quite there yet.

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               Texasbetaposted 12 years agoin reply to this

               Evan, come on man. You seem to take the stance that might makes right. You can innovate, create a system by which billions are created in transaction fees while the risk is systematically being passed back down to the consumer, but nothing was created...it was legal, but they were basically attaching a vacuum to the system and funneling money out of the country. Was it legal? Yes, because they had the laws changed due to the money and power they control, but not originally. NOW, that being said...from my perspective, that isn't right, isn't good, and they are the bad guys in this case. From your perspective, at least from what I've read, they could, so they should...and they are fine in doing it.

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               TMMasonposted 12 years agoin reply to this

               Wow I have to say I agree with you there evan.

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         Uninvited Writerposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         You are so naive...

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      qwarkposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Hi Cags:
      
      "Status Quo?"
      
      If you're being "general," and are just considering the existing condition or state of affairs of the USA, I'd say we're on a fast trip to the bottom of the hill and what's at the bottom, can only be imagined! But it won't be a pleasant or enjoyable place.
      
      "As the world turns" it is shrinking, bringing differing cultures closer together.
      
      America became the most powerful influential nation on earth because it is a wonderful potpourri of peoples from all nations,cultures and societies.
      
      This COULD BE the, eventual, effect a "shrinking" world may have on international humanity.
      
      It COULD BE POSITIVE and result in a kind of progress man has yet to experience.
      
      On the other hand, IT MAY fragment mankind to a greater extent than it already is and the result could be disastrous.
      
      Time and human choice will determine the outcome.
      
      Qwark

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         Cagsilposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         Interesting statement Qwark.

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      C.J. Wrightposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Borrow and spend....as long as you spend more than you borrow and have put together! Eat drink and be merry.....

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         Cagsilposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         Not quite.

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   Cagsilposted 12 years ago

   Anyone else?
   
   @Dianeinside- nice answer. However, it's only one part of the overall problem.

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   cindi hposted 12 years ago

   THE HAVES & THE HAVE NOTS

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      Cagsilposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Interesting statement.

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   recommend1posted 12 years ago

   A 70's rock band ?

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      Cagsilposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Nice to see you really don't understand America's society.

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         recommend1posted 12 years agoin reply to this

         I understand saome about American society, it is just the wishy washy vagueness of the supposedly direct question that you think you know the answer to !  It is as clear as asking where is equilibrium in American society - what part and in what regard are you posing the question !

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   wildernessposted 12 years ago

   Take whatever you can get from anyone you can force to give it to you.  As long as someone else pays the costs of what you want you're good to go.
   
   Force everyone else to live the lifestyle you believe they should live.
   
   You have a very cheery thread going here!

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      Cagsilposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Not quite Wilderness, but interesting answer.

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   dutchman1951posted 12 years ago

   so tell us?

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      Cagsilposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      It's an action taken by government- it's called "Corporate Protectionism".
      
      It's powered by the upper 1% of the wealthiest citizens.

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         dutchman1951posted 12 years agoin reply to this

         agree, to a Capitalist, if it's not broke don't fix it!
         
         Corporate Bonus's in tact, Wall Street Games free of investigation, Power Brokers making milions, and illegal Oil speculation in vouge with nothing to protect US cirizens. If the bitch to much, print so more monies, and keep emphasis in the news on Palin and Trump, so they forget about the rest of us.
         
         yep, all is well in the Good Ol USA!

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            Cagsilposted 12 years agoin reply to this

            The problem Dutchman is it's killing America's Economy and devaluing citizenship. It must stop.
            
            The debt system government continues to operate from is also a key element in destroying America, but the citizens are not properly informed.
            
            Hence, my company- Cagsil.
            
            Increase citizen awareness, so the problems in America can be addressed.

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               dutchman1951posted 12 years agoin reply to this

               what you write here is the reason I stopped my Hub writing, my emphasis is changing now. the more I study and learn the more I feel a need for informed wrriting, not just obvious slam and run articles. I am not an Obama fan, but He has  some bright spots also. Single party slant is easy, but not accurate.
               
               to much mis-information. We need a beter U.S. mental state-health.

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                  Cagsilposted 12 years agoin reply to this

                  I am all about citizens rights and the lessening of government interference/invasion of people's life. The fact that government and corporations are in bed and the so-called "honest" politicians are not doing anything within their position, is where the outrage should really be.
                  
                  All politicians in some manner are corrupted, because the ones that are in bed with corporations are doing the most damage, and the ones who are not, are not doing anything about the ones that are.
                  
                  So, it leaves one to wonder-----where is citizen protection?

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                     dutchman1951posted 12 years agoin reply to this

                     there is no protection, those folks are for sale. the average citizen can not spend like those lobbies do.

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                        Cagsilposted 12 years agoin reply to this

                        Hence, my reasoning for Cagsil.
                        
                        Citizens Attain Greater Satisfaction In Life.

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   awareposted 12 years ago

   blame everyone in sight. vote for others  instead of leading themselves .
     vote for me  in 2012.
   ray

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      Cagsilposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      

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   psycheskinnerposted 12 years ago

   I think people need to stop occasionally and appreciate how good most of us in the US have got it.  Not perfect at all, but it could be a lot worse.

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      Cagsilposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      It could be worse, yes. But, if nothing is done, it's going to get really bad. I wrote a hub on the state of affairs in America-
      
      America Is A Nation In Trouble. It shows people that if the state of America continues, then things are going to get not only worse, but so bad that many people are going to literally have a problem, just trying to live. More so than already.

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      TMMasonposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Agree 100%

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