Society.

Just another word for "fairness within America," which ultimately = LIES. Sugar-coating. Trying to pass something that is so clearly unfair as something that is "for the good of community."

To the government I say, you are all liars. Crooked politicians, is this what really defines America as "the greatest country?" Because this is all a bunch of bullshit (pardon my French), isn't it? Is there really any validation for our actions? Anything to justify the Bush Administration's shady and questionable actions regarding the War on Terror?  The government's continuous coverups of their horrifying acts that are, of course, kept invisible from the US's citizens?

I am in a cynical mood, but this is my view on America any day, even if I'm feeling like sunshine (which doesn't happen very often--go figure!) or I feel like curling up under a billion blankets and sleeping till I can no longer keep my eyes shut (this is how I feel most of the time). I think being on a debate team would be the best development for my strong and unwavering opinions, since my voiced objections usually fall silent on the so-called 'deaf' ears of my classmates. It's not their fault, I suppose; I CAN be very passionate when trying to make my point. But still.

Is that any excuse for ignoring a person's view on politics? I really don't think anyone could ever argue against the fact that politics in America are crooked. Dishonest. Thinly disguised promises later becoming lies; shady dealings during elections; sneaky people trying to sway the population's vote or fumble with the numbers to change the final outcome.

Although, in the scheme of things, I suppose nothing I say actually counts for anything--I can't vote, am still in school (not even in college, so there you go), lack opinions that anyone cares about or at least listens to...

So really, all this really comes down to is a place to complain. To whine about the unfairness of society (oh, you think this is bad? You haven't seen anything, my friend) and lament what a wonderful place the world would be if there were no politicians, and instead Santa Claus ran the government or was the president.

That'd be a dream come true. Presents for the world whenever a new law was passed; yearly visits to all states in the US via upgraded reindeer-led sleigh; a peacefulness that could only be broken by the uprising of everyone's favorite gift-giver.

Hmm. Somehow I really don't think this would go down too well. But it would be funny. Although sometimes it does makes me wonder whether America would be in better hands should we be ruled by Old Saint Nick.

And now that I've gone on one of my infamous psychopath rants, I have but one thing left to say:

The best way for an American citizen to live their life is to do everything, always watch your back, cry into a pillow if you need to, and crack a really bad joke if the time calls for it.

But mostly, do not put all your trust in the ones who rule you. Because the ones who do don't always have your best interests in mind. It's depressing, but it's the way of society.

Pfft. Society. Besides government, the other thing never to trust is the use of that word.