It seems that the Republicans learned somewhere down the road, that it didn't really matter how low or dishonest a campaign was run, the important thing was that you won. The Democrats seemed reluctant to really get ito it the same way, so you had, for instance, a Vietnam Veteran defending his war record against a "draft dodger", instead of just calling the kettle black.
Is there any value in taking the political "high-ground' and losing the race, or is it just stupid?
2006-10-27 08:38:24 · 4 answers · asked by jack b 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
I think it's worth it to occupy the high ground, there is no point in corrupting your beliefs just achieve some gains, you end up losing the things you were trying to fight for in the first place.
2006-10-27 08:54:48 · answer #1 · answered by Nick F 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The ends don't justify the means. The only really good example doesn't relate to your question, but I'll put it down anyway.
In the end, the Nazis learned alot about the limits of human endurance. They did it in ways that would be considered torture and murder. They gained valuable information, but was it worth it? When someone's life is at stake, it never is.
Going back to your question, it is better to be true to yourself rather than winning at all costs.
2006-10-27 08:50:14 · answer #2 · answered by Kharm 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, in politics the end justify the means. Many evil things have been done in the name for the greater good.
2006-10-27 09:02:59 · answer #3 · answered by cynical 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes. We get to sleep at night secure in the knowledge that we are not evil. I'd rather lose every election than become what I loathe.
2006-10-27 08:40:37 · answer #4 · answered by Schmorgen 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋