I consider this thread to be off topic BUT it is a bit slack right now in the AUM news depratment so am giving my 2 cents:

Cockerel1, that is an excellent idea, consider this forum part of your greater family.

Questions about America!
A. Who is responsible for the Financial Mess that America is in?
1. Banks
2. FED
3. Politicians
6. Other - All the above BUT mostly the citizens due to their apathy and unjustified trust in the above.

B. Who is responsible for Financial Mess in Europe?
6. Other - Same as A but to a lesser degree for the citizens. These were duped.

C. What kind of system is best for America?
4. Other - None but true democracy that was meant some 250 years ago and since corrupted.

D. Who should pay more taxes in America?
4. Other - Corporations and to a lesser degree the wealthy.

E. Who should pay fewer taxes in America?
2. No-one
No reduction for anyone until the debt is paid off.

F. Should the U.S. audit the FED?
1. Yes

G. Should the U.S. abolish the FED?
1. YES!

H. Should the U.S. revert back to a Gold Standard?
2. No - Too late.

I. Should Politicians have more power in America?
2. No - Absolutely NOT. They should be more accountable to the citizens.

J. Should Politicians have less power in America?
1. Yes - Too obvious.


K. Does the U.S. collect enough in taxes?
4. Enough for now because they must, but more important they should not squander what they collect.

L. Do you think that the rich should contribute more towards the running of America?
2. No - Hey, that is part of the problem.

M. Is the tax system in the U.S. fair?
3. No opinion because I'm a Canadian.

N. If “No”, why not? n/a.

O. Do you think that everyone that is a U.S. citizen should be treated equally?
1. Yes - Hello? Silly question imho.

P. Should the U.S. spend more on the Military?
2. No - That is another part of the problem. It should mind it's own business first.

Q. Is the U.S. “Over-governed”?
4. None of the options provided. It is simply misgoverned.

R. Should it be mandatory for the U.S. politicians to work within the framework of the U.S. Constitution?
1. Yes - Obviously.