It sounds like countries all around are having similiar problems with their politicians.

As for the puppet theory, well some have put out the one of the reasons jr, took so many vactions during the first year in office was so those who are realling in charge could do what they needed to do and jr stayed out of the way, which actually makes a lot of sense to me.

It is unfortunate, that when those who gain power, become so greedy, while ideally the concept of elections is so that the people have a say in what is going on and can choose who is best, to be in such a position of responsiblity, but the truth is, we don't have a choice, at least it doesn't seem like we do,

years ago a mayor in a town that never makes the news etc, took a stand and he did so because he was concerned about the people in his community it is how he got elected and amazingly enough the man actually followed up with his words, backed it up with action.

Unfortunately it is not likely that a man like that will become president, though obviously he should, why? well he is not rich, was elected as an independent rather than republican or democrat,

For a man like that to run in a larger election such as congress, senate or presidential, he would need a great deal of money, so it is a shame that anyone can be elected, only someone with a lot of money or on the payroll of some one or some company with a lot of money could have a shot, and someone like that is likely to be a puppet to some group or on their payroll so they do their bidding,

we haven't had legitimate elected official in a long time.

Somethings may start out well but when greed and power enter into it, things tend to get messed up.

I still have to have hope that there are enough caring people with good attitudes, intentions, and ideals, who are willing to take action and send out positive energy to do what they can to counter balance this.