Democrats, Republicans and Independents alike, make your mind like that of an
undecided voter.
With primaries still going on in various parts of the United States and general
elections around the corner, it's time to really start putting thought into that
candidate that you are going to wage the next 4 years on. What I'm wondering is,
what things actually lead you to trust a certain candidate? Now I know that
nearly every person out there has become a cynic and assumes that all
politicians are corrupt and only say what we want to hear, but putting aside
that bias, what about a certain candidate swings you to their side?
Aside of just their general beliefs on things like immigration, war, welfare and
the likes, I really like paying attention to candidates speeches. Candidates
have a tendancy to speak to the general public as if they are uninformed idiots
who are only looking for catch phrases and empty promises. While there may be
some truth in that, I prefer candidates that speak to me like an adult, like I
know what's going on. Don't speak as if you are condescending towards me, but as
if we are equals and you want to talk to me about the issues. Another thing is
whether or not their interaction with people is outright faked. Whether or not
they appear on late night comedy shows and have a geniune sense of humor, or are
just there to gain the young vote or show up at a sporting event as a fan of the
sport or just for a photo-op.
To me, it's those little things that really pushes me to one side. What have you
guys got?
as long as bush doesn't declare martial law then it won't be bush in there,
that's all that really matters, because in the end whomever has the best lies
will be the one that gets it, to carry out those lies that is entirely up to
them...I don't really follow the elections, I don't even vote for presidency
because I know my vote doesn't count, it's actually getting quite boring because
it's all that is on the news any more...I am actually missing talks of the
"war" these days
Quote by angelxxuanas long as bush
doesn't declare martial law then it won't be bush in there, that's all that
really matters, because in the end whomever has the best lies will be the one
that gets it, to carry out those lies that is entirely up to them...I don't
really follow the elections, I don't even vote for presidency because I know my
vote doesn't count, it's actually getting quite boring because it's all that is
on the news any more...I am actually missing talks of the "war" these
days
I have a simple belief, if you don't vote when you have the capability to do so,
you have no right to complain about the person in power. I know that the 2000
election might have lowered peoples beliefs in the system we have at work in the
US, but to outright discredit the popular vote is ludicrous. The core of our
governmental system is a government "of the people, by the people, for the
people" so we as the general public are responsible for creating a
governmental body that represents us as a whole.
I know it's hard to put cynicism in the backseat when it comes to something like
politics. A lot of trust has been lost with the general public over the years.
But the fact that instead of taking action by putting people in place we want,
we seem to rather sit back and just let it continue to fall into disrepair. If
you're so concerned about a politician getting into power by lying the best,
then it's our job to hold them accountable when that happens. Not to let them
continue to thrive whilst the rest of us suffer.
we all suffer, suffering makes us stronger, either with hatred or other ways,
people in other countries don't get to pick who wins/loses and in the end
neither does the people, sure we can pick our own states people but we cannot do
anything about the political part, all we can do is sit back and let someone
else point the fingers and we sit there like puppets on a string seeing which
one is going to be used to either hold the gun or flip off the people of another
race until they want to play "war" with us
Quote by angelxxuanwe all suffer,
suffering makes us stronger, either with hatred or other ways, people in other
countries don't get to pick who wins/loses and in the end neither does the
people, sure we can pick our own states people but we cannot do anything about
the political part, all we can do is sit back and let someone else point the
fingers and we sit there like puppets on a string seeing which one is going to
be used to either hold the gun or flip off the people of another race until they
want to play "war" with us
I do so enjoy following up on your posts. The sheer negativity of them makes
flips a switch in my brain. You are right on one front, suffering does make us
stronger, but that's only if we do something to combat it. If you just sit there
and take it, nothing changes. You say we can't do anything about the political
part, you couldn't be more wrong. We can do something about it, and it's a
simple as hold people accountable for their actions. A politician cannot remain
so without the support of the people they represent. You say the people don't
pick who wins? It's a bad idea to use the 2000 election as your basis for
arguement. Popular vote determines the victor in all elections, save the
preseidental election which is a bit more complicated. But even that is
determined largely on the popular vote.
Point is, don't accept the failure of elected officials as the way it's always
going to be. Put someone else in there that can do the job you want them to do.
Hell, get out there and run yourself. There's always something you CAN do, you
simply choose not to. It takes people that actually care to change the world,
just look at the founding fathers. They didn't like the way things were going so
they said "we can do better!" It's not always easy, it's not supposed
to be easy, but you fight for your beliefs not just allow them to be stepped on
and accept that's just the way it's going to be.
Greed and corruption feed off of ignorance. The world consists of those who are
taken advantage of, and those who are taking advantage of others. If we let
people take advantage of us, we have no right to complain.
I also used to think that my vote doesn't matter but then the recent results of
my country's elections proved me wrong. The normally dominant party lost a lot
of seats and the current PM's position is under the risk of the unpopularity
vote.
What are the terms of impeachment in the USA? Has there ever even been an
impeachment in the USA. I guess considering the number of presidents the USA has
had since it's independence and all there has probably been at least one.
Quote by SneakgabWhat are the terms of
impeachment in the USA? Has there ever even been an impeachment in the USA. I
guess considering the number of presidents the USA has had since it's
independence and all there has probably been at least
one.
There have been three presidental impeachments in the US. Andrew Johnson,
Richard Nixon and Bill Clinton. Andrew Johnson was acquited, Richard Nixon quit
before the proceedings got underway and Bill Clinton was also acquited. But
remember, impeachment isn't the actual removal of an official from office, only
the proceedings to determine whether or not they should. As for what goes into
impeachment, that's kind of hazy. In essence it's based on acts of treason,
bribery or some other type of high crime, but as times change, so does the
definition of what is an impeachable offense.
I'm with etoo on this one. I don't trust politicians and I doubt that will
change. Elections are almost comical to me (especially presidential) because
candidates always promise to fix everyone's problems.
Democrats, Republicans and Independents alike, make your mind like that of an undecided voter.
With primaries still going on in various parts of the United States and general elections around the corner, it's time to really start putting thought into that candidate that you are going to wage the next 4 years on. What I'm wondering is, what things actually lead you to trust a certain candidate? Now I know that nearly every person out there has become a cynic and assumes that all politicians are corrupt and only say what we want to hear, but putting aside that bias, what about a certain candidate swings you to their side?
Aside of just their general beliefs on things like immigration, war, welfare and the likes, I really like paying attention to candidates speeches. Candidates have a tendancy to speak to the general public as if they are uninformed idiots who are only looking for catch phrases and empty promises. While there may be some truth in that, I prefer candidates that speak to me like an adult, like I know what's going on. Don't speak as if you are condescending towards me, but as if we are equals and you want to talk to me about the issues. Another thing is whether or not their interaction with people is outright faked. Whether or not they appear on late night comedy shows and have a geniune sense of humor, or are just there to gain the young vote or show up at a sporting event as a fan of the sport or just for a photo-op.
To me, it's those little things that really pushes me to one side. What have you guys got?
Their histories/backgrounds e.g. ex-actor etc. Well, that's not what will make me decide but it's one of the factors.
as long as bush doesn't declare martial law then it won't be bush in there, that's all that really matters, because in the end whomever has the best lies will be the one that gets it, to carry out those lies that is entirely up to them...I don't really follow the elections, I don't even vote for presidency because I know my vote doesn't count, it's actually getting quite boring because it's all that is on the news any more...I am actually missing talks of the "war" these days
I have a simple belief, if you don't vote when you have the capability to do so, you have no right to complain about the person in power. I know that the 2000 election might have lowered peoples beliefs in the system we have at work in the US, but to outright discredit the popular vote is ludicrous. The core of our governmental system is a government "of the people, by the people, for the people" so we as the general public are responsible for creating a governmental body that represents us as a whole.
I know it's hard to put cynicism in the backseat when it comes to something like politics. A lot of trust has been lost with the general public over the years. But the fact that instead of taking action by putting people in place we want, we seem to rather sit back and just let it continue to fall into disrepair. If you're so concerned about a politician getting into power by lying the best, then it's our job to hold them accountable when that happens. Not to let them continue to thrive whilst the rest of us suffer.
we all suffer, suffering makes us stronger, either with hatred or other ways, people in other countries don't get to pick who wins/loses and in the end neither does the people, sure we can pick our own states people but we cannot do anything about the political part, all we can do is sit back and let someone else point the fingers and we sit there like puppets on a string seeing which one is going to be used to either hold the gun or flip off the people of another race until they want to play "war" with us
I do so enjoy following up on your posts. The sheer negativity of them makes flips a switch in my brain. You are right on one front, suffering does make us stronger, but that's only if we do something to combat it. If you just sit there and take it, nothing changes. You say we can't do anything about the political part, you couldn't be more wrong. We can do something about it, and it's a simple as hold people accountable for their actions. A politician cannot remain so without the support of the people they represent. You say the people don't pick who wins? It's a bad idea to use the 2000 election as your basis for arguement. Popular vote determines the victor in all elections, save the preseidental election which is a bit more complicated. But even that is determined largely on the popular vote.
Point is, don't accept the failure of elected officials as the way it's always going to be. Put someone else in there that can do the job you want them to do. Hell, get out there and run yourself. There's always something you CAN do, you simply choose not to. It takes people that actually care to change the world, just look at the founding fathers. They didn't like the way things were going so they said "we can do better!" It's not always easy, it's not supposed to be easy, but you fight for your beliefs not just allow them to be stepped on and accept that's just the way it's going to be.
Greed and corruption feed off of ignorance. The world consists of those who are taken advantage of, and those who are taking advantage of others. If we let people take advantage of us, we have no right to complain.
I also used to think that my vote doesn't matter but then the recent results of my country's elections proved me wrong. The normally dominant party lost a lot of seats and the current PM's position is under the risk of the unpopularity vote.
What are the terms of impeachment in the USA? Has there ever even been an impeachment in the USA. I guess considering the number of presidents the USA has had since it's independence and all there has probably been at least one.
There have been three presidental impeachments in the US. Andrew Johnson, Richard Nixon and Bill Clinton. Andrew Johnson was acquited, Richard Nixon quit before the proceedings got underway and Bill Clinton was also acquited. But remember, impeachment isn't the actual removal of an official from office, only the proceedings to determine whether or not they should. As for what goes into impeachment, that's kind of hazy. In essence it's based on acts of treason, bribery or some other type of high crime, but as times change, so does the definition of what is an impeachable offense.
Bribe money.
they don't. it doesn't matter what they say. they just don't....
They don t.They never do.We just pick the one who we think is the best(even if he doesn t do a good job)until a better one comes.
I'm with etoo on this one. I don't trust politicians and I doubt that will change. Elections are almost comical to me (especially presidential) because candidates always promise to fix everyone's problems.