I guess it is election time again. Now, let me start off by telling you this; I love this country. I think we have a good political system in theory, in practice…eh, not so much. All of the elections, campaigns and debates really come down to one thing – who can lie the best. I would be curious to see some type of study that shows how many of the campaign promises made are actually kept.
Maybe this can be traced back to the student council elections in junior high school. I recall many “debates” for student council president, where the promises of no homework, shorter school days and a McDonalds in the cafeteria were made with great passion. It seems that the idea has just carried forward and promises of no homework were replaced with promises of tax cuts and the McDonalds in the cafeteria were replaced with free health care.
Watching the commercials on TV, all they are saying is what a bad president the other candidate would make. Is that really my option? I have to choose the lesser of two evils? Of the thousands of Americans in the US, do we really have to choose the one that’s not the worst?
Disclaimer: I am not a candidate for anything, and this article, although my dog kinda liked it, has not been approved by any party, committee or candidate. Any attempt to use this information in the decision making process would be stupid. And frankly, if you are that stupid, you probably shouldn’t be allowed to vote.
1 comment:
Amen! Has anyone put together a side-by-side of the candidates and their views on major issues? If so, I want to see it. I find all their advertising confusing. I don't want to see an ad - I want to see a list of statements (and not statments that have been twisted by the press).
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