In theory, this is true.
I would say that depends on the issue. A specific example, Tuesday I spoke to someone and their company just alerted their 50K employees they would be dropping their health insurance and putting everyone into the Obamacare exchanges. On something like that, 100%. However, when you look at something as massive as the US economy, I would suggest a sitting President receives a lot more credit or blame for the economy than appropriate. Look at what happened yesterday at the Fed, Obama appointed Yellen so he has some responsibility. However, is he to blame/credit for the fact the Feds didn't raise interest rates? Let's say the fed kicked the can 9 months, that's right in the middle of a Presidential election and if it causes a major blip in the economy Obama and the Dem nominee will get blamed. Is that really fair? Same thing happened to Republicans when Wall Street collasped in October of 08. Somehow it was Bush's fault despite that was 30 years of bad policies decisions by both parties.
I strongly disagree. Federal Regulations have a tremendous impact on every aspect of our lives. This is where you see significant differences between the political parties. If you run a utility, it matters greatly who is sitting at the EPA making these regulations. Every good you purchase is impacted by that decision. I don't think you guys are thinking through the vast reach of the federal government into our lives.
The point you made was the average Joe doesn't feel as if people in Washington represent or impact their lives. My response was just because they are ignorant as to how the laws and regulations of the land impact them does not mean they do not. That is the ignorance you pointed out and the ignorance I'm speaking to. It's very obvious there is a massive segment of this country who feels the way you describe. I completely agree with you on that and Trump/Carson etc....It cannot be denied. Also Hillary's problem, along with the fact she's seen as completely untrustworthy.
Don't forget that the party in power has a significant impact on what special interest groups are getting sucked off and which groups of companies are cashing in their favors.
I never said that the world around me stops.
