With the passing of the 17th Amendment, calling for the general election of each states senator, We the American People lost control of our government. That was the start of "career politicans." I have always wondered why anyone would spend 20 million for a job that only pays 170K a year now. But each and every elected senator and presentative has left office a millionaire with the best medical and retirement package paid for by We The People.

Can we stop this fast paced fall into a socialist country, yes, but it will be painful. There will be riots in the streets as the free handout stop and people find that they have to work to eat.

We have a chance in 2012 to make a difference and maybe save our country, but we will see how many people are paying attention and want a great country again.