Observing the US federal government – there is a tendency for the government to do and be more for its citizens.

While there is legitimate need to help people, the US government is founded on the idea of government by and for the people, but with limited powers.

Perhaps the gov is ahead of its time. For when people in power govern to maintain power and to dole out that which it does not have, there is a train wreck in the making.

The Aquarian Age envisions gov based upon “self-government,” meaning that people need to be self responsible first, then for gov to do only those things only gov can do.

This is contrary to much so-called new age thought, which tends to a welfare state in which gov provides all that people cannot do for themselves.

We are faced with two challenges.
1. Government attempting to forestall all karma, by which no one faces the consequences of their decisions, and
2. Individuals and groups (companies, etc) doing what is only in their own self-interest resulting in immoral and sometimes illegal actions.

This suggests that the US government is ahead of its time, for it is based upon informed and enlightened citizens.

So what do we do?

Yes, appropriate regulation is needed and appropriate government services are needed.

Yet, until we get there it is best that government be divided between the two parties – a form of gridlock that limits the ability of congress to accomplish only that which both sides can agree upon.

Recognize that the Aquarian will be working to balance and synthesize the polar opposites, represented by the two parties. The result will be a blending of true caring and principle-based governance.

The government should not be an end in itself, but only a means to coordinate what is in the common interest.

A tough road to walk at this time, but the future will see a realization of these ideals