Interesting to see all the excitement regarding US politics. As an international citizen, we always wince when American politicians refer to the US as “the greatest nation on the earth”, when many of us Americans have never been to outside the country.
Hope to see term limits on American Congress members implemented this time and an end to Bush, Clinton, Obama, Trump, Kennedy, or any other type of dynasties in the future. GAMBATTE US!
Politicians are very famous for being.. well.. politicians. It discouraging to be in a country led by weak leadership because that leadership will eventually effect the nation. That will affect the businesses and the economy of those nations. The end result is economic prosperity for we the people. A corrupt nation is likely corrupt due to it’s national leadership. The root is there.
We know what that last eight plus years brought America, what promises were kept and what promises were broken. It would seem like mostly failure despite efforts to package it differently. Unfortunately, if you watched American politics during the period it was mostly division and distraction. We can do so much better than that.
Who knows about the next four years, could it be any worse than the last few years? Who knows? The above video is someone’s observation of what Americans might expect from the new US President. Do you think these really are the top 25 issues?
We have high hopes for America and despite any leadership, pray that the people will see what they are doing today, affects what they can do tomorrow.
Was amazed by the quality of the one of the bands at the TAC Bonenkai. Fantastic! Will post the video soon.
One thing. When someone is recording something, whatever you do, don’t get in front of their cameras. It may seem funny to you at the time (even if you drank too much) but they are recording for a purpose and you mug will be recorded for eternity in a place you don’t want it to be…or at least a very long time.
Overall, great year end party even if you don’t drink. Good gathering of people augmented by excellent musicians.
The election this cycle is more like a sporting event. Seems like all the media outlets are wanting to announce it play by play.
It’s so sad to see such poor quality people running for office.
My conclusions for a better US Political system
Terms in office should be limited to all positions for 8 years maximum
Campaigning should be limited to 90 days.
Direct family members should not be allowed to run for the same office as their family member served in whether it be house, senate, or executive branch.
Los Angeles’ LAX airport has probably been the least favorite airport for years. Immigration agents have not been as friendly as Atlanta, Seattle, Minneapolis and nearly any other major city. The airport was falling apart and the systems always seemed to be down.
Hats off to LAX now. They’ve done a good job of cleaning up that airport and making it somewhere people could eat, relax, or even shop in between their flights.
Looking forward to the next LA trip. Next, they just have to fix the traffic.