All these ads do is expose our kids to awful things - "Daddy, what's an affair? Whats a mistress????" Questions that stemmed from a politcal ad while we were watching football on sunday.
I believe these ads do nothing but show me what kind of scumbags are running the country.
2006-10-31 07:40:39 · 11 answers · asked by RustyOwls 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
I agree but the problem is who decides what a negative campaign is? If you point out that your opponent is a crook because he was involved with Abramoff or for hiring his wife with campaign funds (e.g. JD Hayworth of AZ), is that negative campaigning?
2006-10-31 07:43:50 · answer #1 · answered by dapixelator 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People like you are explaining the disadvantages of mud slinging. I'm trying to come up with proposals that can help change our elections and the whole thing so we can see fair and competitive races again. Banning smear ads should also be in a package with allowing fusion voting, multimember districts and lower ballot access. I hate it when people just cross their arms and say "ah, it's just American politics". We need to do something to protect our democracy. I totally agree with you but I would like to see more action from other people that are willing to give our country the type of elections we deserve and where we can have more ads focused on issues and less show biz with politicians having their PACs support them. The next thing you know, politicians are going to focus on what type of childhood a politician had. That's not necessary, this isn't Hollywood. I think there are very few politicians that run solid, clean and clear elections, without attacking the opponents or focusing on their lives.
2006-10-31 20:36:58 · answer #2 · answered by derekgorman 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Basically, yeah. But no, there's nowhere to voice your opinion. Our entire 2-party system is shot to hell, but it's so entrenched, and both parties have such a huge stake in maintaining the status quo, that it would take nothing short of a revolution to change it. Part of the problem is that people tend to emotionally identify with their party - which is the whole idea - and so they actually defend acts that they KNOW are wrong, just because they think it's "their guy." They imagine that because they voted for him, his crimes are somehow benefitting them. How else do we account for BushCo? Until We The People get a LOT smarter and more cynical, on a MASSIVE scale, nothing's going to change, and you'll just see the ads - and everything else - get worse every cycle.
2006-10-31 15:46:54 · answer #3 · answered by jonjon418 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They shouldn't be banned. It just makes the candidate look like a politician. What needs to be done is a real human stand up and not bash anyone. Just stand up and be an adult about it, they would stand out because they would like an ordinary politician.
2006-10-31 15:42:49 · answer #4 · answered by ffsotus 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have as much disdain for negative campaign ads as anyone, but banned? No, thankfully, our constitution gives every citizen freedom of speech.
2006-10-31 16:56:24 · answer #5 · answered by rhymingron 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well ask you self this question first, what is democracy? and the freedom of speech?. Our society have legalize everything so it is not seen as negative or exposes our kids to any awful things. but believe me they do.
2006-10-31 15:45:10 · answer #6 · answered by asuoonline 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I agee! They try to make themselves look good by putting someone else down. What I'll be teaching my child not to do as he grows. Where are their parents?
2006-10-31 15:50:50 · answer #7 · answered by stephanie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
But to whom?
I can't stand it myself, but it seems that there is no group or organization to which to direct these complaints, save the ballot box
2006-10-31 15:42:20 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Vote Reppublican. Attend church. Love your neighbor. Vote "other" on the ballot.
2006-10-31 15:42:55 · answer #9 · answered by Spirit Walker 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
you just did
2006-10-31 15:42:17 · answer #10 · answered by ken y 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋