-C!

"So, somebody said, 'Why did you appoint a rich person to be in charge of the economy?' … I said, 'because that's the kind of thinking we want.' I mean, you know, really. Because they're representing the country. They don't want the money. They're representing the country and they had to give up a lot to take these jobs. They gave up a lot. And you get the president — this is the president of Goldman Sachs. Smart. Having him represent us. He went from massive paydays to peanuts, to little tiny — I'm waiting for them to accuse him of wanting that little amount of money. They wanted that. But these are people that are great, brilliant business minds. And that's what we need, that's what we have so the world doesn't take … We can't have the world taking advantage of us anymore. And I love all people, rich or poor. But in those particular positions, I just don't want a poor person."

Such a transparent lie. Such flimsy logic. Rich people aren't in fact motivated by money and therefore will make the best decisions for the country. Or could there be a correlation between wealthy people and motivation to make money? Could that in fact lead to wealthy cabinet members making decisions that help protect their wealth rather than being objectively best for everyone? Would that suit Trump?

I suspect there is more motivating these people that "gave up a lot to take these jobs" than the desire to do good for the country. Anyone that believes this line of bull crap is forgetting John Acton's age old assertions regarding people in power. But I am perfectly willing to assess these pillars of the US objectively. Let's start with how much charitable, humanitarian and generous activity they have prior to being deemed "rich enough to work in government".

Andrew Carnegie gave away almost 96 billion dollars in today's money. Rich people give money away. 

Well.....SOME do.

Many rich people pay politicians to grease the skids for them to make even more money.

Many rich Americans hide their money from the US tax system so they can have more money than the probably should.

Rest assured.  Whatever most rich people give away....they are making and keeping considerable more.

Thank God for the generosity of people like Mr. Gates.  But don't be fooled.  The wealthy often do the nation great harm in order to maintain their level...and exceed it when possible.

Trump campaigned on "draining the swamp" and taking the power from what he deemed as "The Elites." Now he's saying with a straight face to his supporters that he's exactly what he rallied against - and they applaud.

-C!

Everyone is registered with the SSA at birth since the 70's. (They even keep track of your employer and current address.) Should be simple enough to use this as a database to show a citizen is qualified to vote. If you are a citizen, you should be able to vote period. No registration at a state level should be required.

Any lawmakers trying to complicate voters' rights is against democracy.

-C!