[billethkid]

We are witnessing and accepting first hand there are no viable, honest politicians running for office.

When did we switch as a society to accept the mud slinging demerits of the other person running VS what has the candidate done in their past political careers to deserve one's vote? What are their accomplishments? What will they do for us if elected? Where do they stand on issues of significance.

Have we devolved to accepting the lessor trash?

[TNLAKEPANDA]

Only the dumbest of dumb believe all those ads.

[wudda1955]

...or if they believe all the promises made by politicians. And, that's all I'm saying on the topic since, I believe, political discussions are not allowed. Of course, I could be wrong...it's been known to happen.

[NYGUY]

Originally Posted by TNLAKEPANDA

Only the dumbest of dumb believe all those ads.

And only the dumbest of dumb would accept the individuals that put on those ads!!

[Taltarzac725]

Originally Posted by TNLAKEPANDA

Only the dumbest of dumb believe all those ads.

Those ads are good bathroom breaks. Good time to take a P or a fast poop.

[billethkid]

My point was not the believeability of the ads.
SInce both candidates do it regularly and continuously and they are not to be believed then one can only assume we are committed to voting party line, so things like accomplishments and why they deserve to be elected are not germain to the election process.

I do not view this as a political discussion in any way shape or form. Seeking opinions about a process........NOTHING MORE!

[Taltarzac725]

Originally Posted by billethkid

My point was not the believeability of the ads.
SInce both candidates do it regularly and continuously and they are not to be believed then one can only assume we are committed to voting party line, so things like accomplishments and why they deserve to be elected are not germain to the election process.

I do not view this as a political discussion in any way shape or form. Seeking opinions about a process........NOTHING MORE!

And all the e-mails I get from my party only ask for money. They have never really go into their position on anything. The buck drives the campaign truck not any kind of opportunity for a voter to make informed decisions.

[graciegirl]

Here is the scenario every night at our home. The political ad comes up, I look and Sweetie and Helene and they look back at me and we all shake our heads.

I don't think that there is anything much good in political parties anymore. I have never gone to a political party meeting and I doubt I ever will. I struggle to find out the truth of the issues on my own....and that isn't easy.

I really wish we had a far better choice than the two who are in our faces everyday.

[Madelaine Amee]

Surely politics and politicians have hit an all time low! The people presented to us are chosen by the party as being most electable and having mega bucks to run, no matter how they amassed their fortunes.

They must think we are stupid ........... but then, we still keep voting, so I guess we are stupid, but what other alternative is there? We, at least, have the right to vote which is denied in so many countries.

[George Bieniaszek]

A college professor in a Microeconomics class that I was taking many years ago coined the phrase "The Masses Elect the Asses".

That phrase stuck with me.

I have a solution for increasing voter turnout at the polls and just making you feel good when you enter the voting booth. In most cases, you tend to feel that your vote really doesn't count, but I have a way of making you feel good about your civic duty to get out there and vote. This will work in both the local and state elections as well as in the National theater too.

Why can't we go into the voting booth and cast a ballot for the one we absolutely don't want to have in elected office?? With that in mind, the person on the ballot that gathers the least amount of votes would win.

[Way2Old]

One thing that concerns me is that I have not heard any denials. The ads are like watching the end of a prescription drug ad, possible side effects maybe...

[Rango]

You may not like the "attack adds", but studies have shown they work. (unfortunately)

[sunnyatlast]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

...I don't think that there is anything much good in political parties anymore. I have never gone to a political party meeting and I doubt I ever will. I struggle to find out the truth of the issues on my own....and that isn't easy.......

Well said. The two parties maneuver alike. And then there's the media, who present only what fits THEIR agenda, which is ultimately to sell more of their broadcasted trash.

[KayakerNC]

Originally Posted by Rango

You may not like the "attack adds", but studies have shown they work. (unfortunately)

If a wanna-be politician is running against an incumbent, of course he has to attack the incumbent's record, since the wanna-be doesn't have a record. Term limits are a potential (partial) solution, but guess who would have to vote for that?
Funny how most of these attack ads are financed by out of state PACs.

[justjim]

Originally Posted by Rango

You may not like the "attack adds", but studies have shown they work. (unfortunately)

You are correct---that is what studies say about negative ads. In 95% of elections the candidate who spends the most money is the winner. It's a very sad commentary---many just don't vote period or vote reluctantly for their party or the best of two unqualified candidates.