Political ads tell us everyone is a crook, liar and cheat. Why should we vote for anyone running for office?

Question

We need to insist Congress imposes term limits to get rid of career politicians and get REAL representatives of the people.

Answer 1

You want to vote in the crook who will hopefully screw you the least.

Or you could vote for a libertarian instead.

Answer 2

Well now, your question makes you seem almost as intelligent as the people at the ad agencies that dream up these horrible ads.
Do your homework, study the issues, and vote for the best person---and for God's sake, quit watching those slimy ads!!!!

P.S. All politicians are a bit slimy...or they wouldn't be running for office, and spending millions to get there. But some ARE better than others. You have to play the game the way that they do: look out for your OWN best interests.

Answer 3

This is known as negative campaigning. It is usually done at the very end when election day ids very close. Television as become an important for candidates since the 1960s because it reaches a wide audience than print media. Most people watch TV but may not read newspapers which tell more about the candidates and their platforms. My advice to you is if you are really interested in politics read about the candidates and thier past history. Remember that they want to get elected so using media will play on emotions rather than common sense to persuade you.

Answer 4

Weigh the evidence first. Look at the mess this Republican Administration has left for this nation. If you need to catch up on details, browse around a bookstore for a few hours. You will be appalled at their record. Then take action and vote them out.

Remember, they orchestrated a new law to have paperless electronic voting machines forced on every town. The machines have been hacked a bunch of times-- they're owned by Republican businessmen. So ask your town to get Emergency Paper Ballots from your governor and use one.

Answer 5

We have to vote for someone to work up there because all of us here are not going to work there, not me.

Unless we have a drastic change to get rid of campaign contributions, REAL competent people would not be able to run. In a fair democratic world, the government should provide the finance for qualified candidates to run for office, and not to rely on private contribitions.

Answer 6

By voting, you give yourself the right to complain about anyone who is in the office you voted for. As for me, I can't vote, too young, but I'm also indecisive and I don't really understand politics past what the major political issues actually are.

I hoped that helped

Answer 7

I agree too. Our congress is made of old criminals I wouldn't trust to drive a car, let alone run the country.

I try to vote for decent business people and I NEVER vote for anything that costs money or adds a tax. We pay plenty of taxes - it just needs to be spent better.

Answer 8

Based on the ads, we should not. Unfortunately, many misinformed and gullible people determine who they will vote for based on these political ads. To me, that is a little scary and unfortunately, my vote still only counts as one, just like the most irresponsible and misinformed voter out there.

Answer 9

At election time most everyone will talk like that. The only way to really know about that person is to look at their history and what they have done. People are always talking negative and it's getting a little sickening.

Answer 10

Yeah!! Let's get Kinky in the Texas Governor's mansion!!
I'm votin' for Kinky Friedman!!