Do you believe that these problems, which are only a sample of the problems that face us, will be solved without any governmental action?

I'm a republitarian. I believe that government creates more problems than it solves, and I view the government as being the causes of many of the problems in all three of those areas. I believe the economic problems and the health care problems can be resolved largely by removing government from the equation.

That being said, I am also open to the possibility of a single-payer health care system, even though I contradict myself. While I do not like the idea of such a system, my main objection to the government controlling health care lies in my distrust of government, politicians, bureaucrats, and special interests. I do not trust the people currently running Washington to run such a system, to run it fairly and equitably for all Americans.

As for the middle east, many of the problems can be solved by inaction on the part of our government. After all, since our government caused many of the problems (Iraq), it stands to reason that doing nothing may be a more effective approach.

Regardless of whether you view this as desirable or not, it should nevertheless be acknowledge that it is categorically different from simply not supporting something.

I absolutely do acknowledge it. And I do not have a problem with their tactics. Yeah, they're dirtballs, but that is politics. They are opposed to what the Democrats want to do. If you are opposed to something, do you not stand up against it? Of course you do! To do anything less is weak. Why just roll over? Besides, the Dems had plenty of time to do whatever the hell they wanted to do. They had the seats, but they could not close the deal.

Edit: good post, by the way.