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====== Mention Govt.. Pit in the stomach? ======


When such sheer incompetence and mismanagement accumulate and result in terrible (mortal) consequences, it's like splitting hairs to distinguish these life-threatening oversights from deliberate subterfuge, in the opinion of this author and many.


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|{{https://content.conventionofstates.com/cosaction-prod/public/content/images/93291/93291_original.png?612x792}}\\ \\ Think about this!\\ As we ponder this statement in relation to ALL governments, but especially to any centralized authority that has become too large, too distant, too self-serving, too caught up with appearance over substance while totally unresponsive to its citizens, what comes to mind are the enormous disasters in Western North Carolina, Maui, and especially NOW with the ongoing firestorms in California; these multiple disasters have killed as well as caused the massive destruction of thousands of homes and businesses throughout these states, only to be followed by evasive finger pointing; we witness excuses given by those at the very top of the pyramid casting blame anywhere else in each instance after they have failed miserably to prepare for or respond to such calamities.\\ These are examples of such gross incompetence and lack of preparedness that we are bombarded with all too often… what about the ones we have yet to discover?\\ Where were (are) their priorities?\\ Where was (is) their focus?\\ Where did they allocate resources and money? Was it wisely or foolishly spent?\\ We known the answers - and those in charge should not shirk responsibility nor remain in office, if they had any sense of honor.\\ In ancient times and even in some more recent times and cultures, such failures were viewed with such shame that those held responsible "fell on their swords". We are not so vengeful (!) but all too often we see the complete opposite - a brief apology is extremely rare, even if mumbled - and any real consequence, such as a resignation or the loss of a pension are also hardly ever seen. The horribly mismanaged Afghanistan withdrawal is yet another example of a government debacle with NO resignations, NO court martial trials, and NO dishonorable discharges.\\ We The People deserve better!\\ When such sheer incompetence and mismanagement accumulate and result in terrible (mortal) consequences, it's like splitting hairs to distinguish these life-threatening oversights from deliberate subterfuge, in the opinion of this author and many.\\ What to do?\\ Let us take action to make ALL governments accountable at ALL levels!\\ Get involved locally - vote but also speak up at town meetings and the like!\\ And..\\ Support Convention of States Action - click on the link below - become an active citizen patriot.\\ We must take the reins and manage our own destinies, as freedom loving and self governing members of society - just as the Founders of the nation and so many generations thereafter envisioned us doing!\\ It is NOT too late!\\ Join us/Get involved and/or volunteer.\\ How?\\ Washington DC will clearly never rein itself in, without our actively pressuring them to do so. We offer peaceful and legal solutions to our gravest national ills, founded within Article V of the Constitution.\\ You can begin by signing our petition or by introducing it to others who have yet to do so:\\ Convention of states New Hampshire has filed the Convention of States resolution for 2025, but we need your help to push it forward before the legislative session starts.\\ Use this link: https:%%//%%conventionofstates.quorum.us/campaign/102457/\\ to connect directly with your state legislators and urge them to support this crucial resolution.\\ It's simple, fast, and your action could be the deciding factor in:\\ -Limiting federal spending\\ -Reducing federal overreach\\ -Implementing term limits for federal officials\\ And readers from out of state - please sign the petition as well!\\ Thank you!\\ %%**%%%%**%%%%**%%%%**%%%%**%%%%**%%%%**%%%%**%%%%**%%%%**%%%%**%%%%**%%%%**%%%%**%%\\ Note: These are the author’s thoughts on these subjects - and they do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Convention of States (national), its members or affiliates.|


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|Created:                 |2025-01-14 16:04 GMT|
|Updated:                 |2025-01-14 16:04 GMT|
|Published:               |2025-01-14 08:00 GMT|
|Converted:               |2025-11-11 12:04 GMT|
|Change Author:           |John Luce           |
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