jkisha wrote:ygmir wrote:
well said, JK:
one of the things about all politicians, that really bugs me, highlighted in red above: Not just the messiah, but, all of 'em:
why the heck promise something you know you'll not do, or be able to do?.......they make all these great promises, knowing full well they'll not happen, and, people somehow think they will? or, know they won't but just like to hear a candidate say it?
I'd sure like to see someone "call it like it is"...........
Candidate:
"well, I'd like to see this happen, but, unless congress and I can agree, which is unlikely, it probably won't".............
Just sort of a thorn to me..........
It's called "Democracy", and it actually makes sense if you think about how much you have to push on the pendulum to get it to move. I think they need to promise all that they would like to achieve. To promise less is to certainly fail in achieving anything at all.
I think the intelligent portion of the electorate realize this and the rest just latch on to candidates promises at face value.
At the risk of being chastised for blindly following Obama again; I'm going to say that I think this man has been more honest and open in what he is doing than any other president in my 60+ years of recollection. That's not to say he is perfect, or that he has not done things that I don't totally agree with; but he has not done anything that, even if I don't agree with, I can't reconcile.
It's hard to judge a President on a day to day basis; but when all is said and done, I don't think I will be very disappointed in what he achieves or where he takes our country. (Especially considering what the alternative could have been.)
JK
I'd submit you use "Democracy" way out of context there.............
It may make sense to promise something you have no idea of delivering on, and/or can't fulfill, but, I don't like it.........
I'd still rather an honest statement, like I illustrated.
I'd rather a promise that has a good chance of reality, even though it be less.......than the hyperbole that now takes place.
That's part of the problem, IMHO:
both sides want to push farther than necessary, in order to achieve a "middle ground". I'd sure like to see them stake said middle ground and shoot for that.......I bet it's closer together than either want to admit.
you say it's hard to judge a president on a day to day basis.........well, chuckle, you were quite willing with the last one...........
I'm not saying don't do it, just suggesting using the same criteria and methodology for judgment...........
you have, to your credit, eluded to your myopic view when it comes to the messiah and what he does.
good on you for your honesty.
And, as I have stated, that, even though I didn't support him, I hope he does a really good job. We need a good job done there, not just the usual "reach around"..........or cigar party, as the case may be...........
hard to say, IMHO, what the alternative candidate would have done or achieved...........since, he's not the prez. Wild speculation, at best, IMHO, as to what would have happened............
makes if fun, though.........
