Would it be better for everyone if Trump and Hillary had joint custody over the US?

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[b][c=#BF0000]I'm not American myself, but from what I know, the President is just a figure head, or perhaps a kind of puppet anyway, for CIA, Secret service , military and perhaps a lesser extent to Congress.So even though I know he/she has power of so much, I still say it's same ol' same ol' with business as usual.except there might be a lot of work for brick layers if Trump wins.(sorry for terrible joke)[/c][/b]

Invisible · 26-30, M

The president is NOT just a figurehead.

Phantome

[b][c=#BF0000]@Invisible: Perhaps a puppet then ..of sorts. No offence to your president.[/c][/b]

Invisible · 26-30, M

I don't take any offense, but that's just not true. The president has tons of power, and what's even more important than what they are allowed to do is simply their enormous influence on the rest of the government and on the world as a whole.

Phantome

[b][c=#BF0000]@Invisible: Point taken. I still see a higher power controlling the Game. The President making the decisions, but the CIA pulling the Strings. Just my thoughts..[/c][/b]

icyreb · M

well.. you're right about the figure head part.. but totally wrong about everything else. the politicians are owned by the political party that they're in. they do what those powers tell them. and those powers are influenced by their own self interests.. and of course big business lobbyists.

icyreb · M

@Invisible: that guy is wrong about everything he said accept for the figure head part..all politicians follow what their political party agenda is.

Phantome

@RebelMike: yes, thanks, It does get complex (USA politics). I try to understand it, but I'm guessing it has it's conundrums even for Americans. But it seems like a great system of Democracy (if that really exists). SO I'm still guessing , I suppose , we all might be..lol

icyreb · M

people don't want to believe it, or have a hard time believing it. but the sad fact is, there are strings being pulled from behind the curtain... and the president,or politicians, are controlled by it...

Phantome

@RebelMike: [b][c=#BF0000]I agree 100%. I always said CIA and secret Services are behind the real power. Those puppet strings are probably even part of the election.. I darn't even think its true in the election.[/c][/b]