Can Someone Help Me Understand?

As the US troops in Iraq engage in an all out battle in Samarra, while the current administration is preparing for a launch against Iran (and possible the rest of the world), while the Congress just raised the limit of the Federal Government's borrowing to $781B (an all time high)....

Can someone please tell me why we are letting the government run amuk like this? Why isn't every individual in America that is concerned about the current state of affairs on the phone with his/her Senator or Representative? Why aren't we engaging in effective, demonstrative acts to move our elected officials to do something to represent our feelings?

Why is it when I call my Senators (Salazar and Allard, respectfully - no, scratch that...my respect for one has long been gone and the other is rapidly waning), why do I get a busy signal in the local Colorado office, and voicemail-hell on the DC line?

Why is no Democrat (or anyone, for that matter) stepping up to the plate and supporting the Feingold Censure bill? Does anyone care?

Where is this country headed, and why are we in this handbasket?