We are Millennials and We've Had Enough

Born in the 80's or 90's, we are the generation of the selfish and entitled.  We are lazy and uneducated.  We don't know the meaning of hard work, and we definitely don't have it as bad as our parents did.  Have you heard this before?

We are Millennials and we've had enough.  

We've had enough of endless wars that our government always seems to get us involved in.  Who decided America is the world's police anyway?  Do you think that terrorists hate us so much because we are constantly fighting wars in their home land?  

We've had enough of the brutal job market.  We don't want to work as a bartender forever, but when no one is hiring, what do you expect us to do?

We've had enough of the ever expanding police state.  Why are militarized vehicles and full riot gear needed in suburban America?

We've had enough of police brutality.  We expect the police to be held to the same standards and accountability as the rest of us, and stop living above the law.

We've had enough of the polarizing, biased media.  It's no secret that the media has become more and more of a propaganda machine and less of a means of providing accountability in government.  

We've had enough of the runaway national debt.  Who do you think is going to be responsible for paying back 18 trillion dollars (and counting)? 

We've had enough of the rising costs of college education and the endless amount of student loan debt.  You told us we can't get a job without a college degree, but getting a college degree requires decades of debt.

We've had enough of intolerance and racism.  We just want everyone to be treated equally despite one's race, gender, sexual preferences, religion, or nationality.  Intolerance isn't something that we're born with -- it's something we learn from those who raise us.  

We've had enough of government spying.  You can have all our texts, emails, and Facebook messages if we can read all your government emails.  Deal?

We've had enough of career politicians.  Congress maintains a terrible approval rating, but somehow incumbents almost always win re-election.  Perhaps it's time for a new voice.

We've had enough of money in politics.  Millions of dollars are spent campaigning for a job that pays around $170k.  Our "representation" consists of about five hundred rich and powerful politicians that claim they want to help the middle and lower classes but nothing ever seems to improve.  

We've had enough of our opinions being ignored.  Who do you think is responsible for all the problems we experience today?  The older generations own the current state of America whether they want to admit it or not.  Now we are the ones paying for their mistakes.  We are the ones trying to build a life during a recession.  We are the ones who will be responsible for fixing the problems caused after forty years of bad decisions.  And anytime we try to speak up and make our voices heard, we are ignored because we're younger than the people with all the money and power.  

Politicians Dodging Questions

The media protects politicians in America.  Politicians dodge any question that could make them look bad.  This is quite possibly the most ineffective media/government relationship that our country has ever experienced.  The information provided by the main stream media is moving towards government propaganda and away from accountability in government.  Below are some questions that I would like to be answered.

For Obama
1.  One of your campaign promises that everyone agrees with is improving government transparency.  You executed executive privilege to protect the Fast & Furious documents.  There has been controversy surrounding your administration's response to Benghazi and the altered talking points.  The IRS and now EPA are involved in scandals where they have lost crucial emails and text messages.  Have you kept your promise of bringing transparency to government?

2.  In 2012, you pulled out our troops from Iraq.  Your administration -- yourself and Biden included -- boasted that this was a huge success and a "promise kept."  With the threat of ISIS growing stronger every day, do you think this was a mistake?  You have recently commented that the Iraqi leaders made us take our troops out of Iraq.  This is quite different from the message of a "promise kept" as something that you accomplished.  Was it your decision or their decision?

3.  You successfully targeted and killed an American citizen via your drone strike program.  Three other Americans have been confirmed killed, although they were not specifically targeted.  You are a lawyer.  The fifth amendment states that "no person... shall be deprived of life... without due process of law."  How do you defend killing Americans citizens without trial?

4.  We've heard countless times from your administration -- and you specifically -- that you find out about certain stories from the news reports.  This includes (1) spying on German Chancellor Angela Merkel, (2) the V.A. waitlist scandal, (3) the IRS targeting scandal, (4) the DOJ obtaining phone records of the Associated Press, (5) and the Fast and Furious gun running tactics.  Can you explain why/how you didn't know about any of these things?


For Harry Reid -- You are constantly complaining that the House is obstructing any policies from passing.  You have over 350 bills sitting on your desk that the House passed.  Over half of those passed unanimously and many were proposed by Democrats.  What is different from your obstruction that makes it okay?

For Al Gore -- You have profited millions of dollars from your work around "global warming" or "climate change".  Some would argue that your carbon footprint is many times greater than that of the average American due to your multiple homes, expensive cars, and frequent air travel.  Are you taking any steps to reduce your own carbon footprint?

For Eric Holder 
1.  In 2 weeks, the documents detailing the Fast and Furious gun running scandal have been ordered by the courts to be released.  Is there any correlation with the timing of your resignation as the Attorney General?

2.  The position of Attorney General is intended to be a non-partisan one.  Your responsibilities include enforcing federal laws, investigating violations of federal law, and providing advice/opinions to the President on legal matters.  However, we have seen you injecting yourself into countless political battles.  You've even implied that Republican opposition to yourself and the President is based on racism.  Can you explain these statements?

Here are some of the best question dodges I've seen!




There are plenty more questions that I would love to have answered, but these are just the first that come to mind.  What are some questions that you've heard politicians dodge?