Quote Originally Posted by TFOGGER View Post
Social inertia is a powerful force. While most here are more socially aware than average(as well as having a better historical perspective), the average citizen is no going to do anything to upset the status quo unless (s)he is made to feel uncomfortable in a profound way. As long as the .gov continues to buffer the consequences of bad decision making (bad mortgages, failure to buy insurance, choosing to enter this country illegally, selling/abusing addictive drugs, etc.), the average Joe will grumble about "those jerks in DC", then continue to pay their taxes and watch Survivor. The TEA party is making all the right noises, but in the end is only a distraction. There is no real difference between the Dems and Repubs, both are interested in seizing more control over the monster that the .gov has become(at every level from the cities upwards). Apathy and inertia can only be overcome by some polarizing action, not being nibbled to death by ducks as we have allowed ourselves to be over the last 120 years or so. I'm not sure where I'm going with this post, but my level of frustration with those that can't see the precipice down the road because they are staring at their feet is growing daily. What kind of event is it going to take for people to realize that they are the frogs in the slowly heating pot of water?
more and more people realize every day.

You may not notice because of your location, surroundings, etc.

But I have a lot of family and friends back in the big cities I left behind,

and every day I here more and more how fed up they are, and watch as they take a more active approach in politics, etc.

More states are passing laws nullifying federal regulations,

more people are pushing gun rights.

More people are attending tea parties.

It's not a full fledged movement yet,

but the wheels have begun to turn.

Instead of sitting around grumbling how everyone is so naive and blind,

I would encourage you instead, to try and open as many eyes as possible.