Distrust in the US Federal Government to Handle Crises

[joshuabgood]

It is hard to predict the future.

[Ken]

The Second World War. The US was barely prepared, and when we trained the soldiers who invaded Europe on D-Day they were trained for entirely different terrain and tactics. But the character and ingenuity of the citizen soldier and the adaptability of American Industry prevailed.The well prepared Wehrmacht failed on their own well prepared training grounds of France.

It was not preparation for a particular event that made that effort successful, it was the natural preparedness as a way of life and as a culture.

Now most Americans are weak and dependent and not even prepared when the shops run out of toilet paper.

We also had allies. Approximately 90% of German losses during WW2 happened on the eastern front against the Soviets. German casualties during the single battle of Stalingrad alone were about 800,000 which was more than the entire western campaign in which the US was involved.

[RZehr]

As much bigger and complex this nation is now than in 1776, I think the presidential term should be about 8-10 years to allow some level of on the job competence to develop, and then remove any re-election possibly. This might allow one to govern without constantly campaigning.

[temporal1]

It is hard to predict the future.

yes. even harder when constantly robbing Peter to pay Paul. for votes.

[temporal1]

As much bigger and complex this nation is now than in 1776, I think the presidential term should be about 8-10 years to allow some level of on the job competence to develop, and then remove any re-election possibly. This might allow one to govern without constantly campaigning.

it doesn’t matter anymore.
with the career politician system that’s developed over decades, now in the extreme, there are no term limits, just exchanges of place holders. party labels are for optics.

[Ken]

As much bigger and complex this nation is now than in 1776, I think the presidential term should be about 8-10 years to allow some level of on the job competence to develop, and then remove any re-election possibly. This might allow one to govern without constantly campaigning.

Mexico has single 6-year presidential terms. It has made the Mexican presidents less accountable to the people because they govern with impunity for 6 years ands never stand for re-election. So there are pros and cons to that idea. At least some of the corruption in Mexico is traced to the fact that Mexican presidents never have to stand for re-election.

[Ernie]

why countries with huge assets and power and communications fail so miserably at times of crisis

Because satan is the 'prince of the power of the air' Ephesians 2:2. He is the 'ruler of this world' John 12:31. Unbelievers are 'in the snare of the devil' 2 Timothy 2:26. They are under the 'power of the evil one' John 5:19, and are in bondage to satan Ephesians 2:2.

That doesn't mean God has lost complete control but rather satan's influence is allowed to operate and man makes many mistakes under that influence.

Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help, who rely on horses, who trust in their abundance of chariots and in their multitude of horsemen. They do not look to the Holy One of Israel; they do not seek the LORD.

Isa 31:1

This has been and will continue to be the case until Jesus comes to establish His Kingdom and satan will no longer have his influence. Trust in God alone and point people to the Kingdom to come in it's fullness.

Yes, I had thought about this reason earlier but didn't think to mention it in my list of reasons. Sometimes it really does seem like God humbles people through their mistakes. That has happened with me. When we read through the Bible, we see this happening often with country leaders. It is as if God hides wisdom from those who are becoming proud.

[temporal1]

The Second World War. The US was barely prepared, and when we trained the soldiers who invaded Europe on D-Day they were trained for entirely different terrain and tactics. But the character and ingenuity of the citizen soldier and the adaptability of American Industry prevailed.The well prepared Wehrmacht failed on their own well prepared training grounds of France.

It was not preparation for a particular event that made that effort successful, it was the natural preparedness as a way of life and as a culture.

Now most Americans are weak and dependent and not even prepared when the shops run out of toilet paper.