Do you think the politician of yout Country, in general, are honest,?

Question

What the frequency did you see report on corruption at TV or newspaper?

Answer 1

I think that most politicians want what is best for their constituents, generally speaking. The bad apples get a lot of press coverage & it just seems like most are corrupt.

I personally believe that Bush, Cheney and Rove are corrupt. They are all arrogant & Bush abuses the power of his office as much as he can get away with. But I have noticed that we haven't been seeing Bush's smirk (I would just love to wash that smirk off his face) in a while.

When the Presidency appears to be corrupt, it demoralizes the citizenry & it's easy to believe that all politicians are corrupt as well.

I'm 60. I don't think that there is any more or less media coverage on corruption now than there has been in the past.

Answer 2

Politics has historically been considered an honorable profession, many people today, even in democratic countries, have a poor opinion of politicians as a class. They are sometimes seen as unscrupulous, willing to say anything to get elected even if it is not in keeping with their principles or intentions. They may also be suspected of using government assets or privileges for their own interests, rather than the interests of the people. Indeed, incidents of political corruption are not uncommon.

Answer 3

some are some aren't honest. We always hear about the bad things politicians do but rarely do we hear about the good things. I'm sure there are some. I always had a good impression of Carl Levin (D-MI). I"m sure there are some good Republican lawmakers too.

the problem in the US at least is when you get into that environment, you get sucked into the game they all play and all the good intentions get shot to h*ll

But always remember-- power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely.

Answer 4

IIn general they are the biggest liars on this earth, they will say anything to get into power, when there they will say anything to get more money and free trips around the world , of course that includes thier boy friends if they are gay and extra perks like secretary`s who will do more than typing as per Prescot, they are not in it for the sake of their fellow peolple, they are in it becuase it is the best pensioned job in Britain next to footballs elite

Answer 5

NO! The have only ever been two honest people at parliament they where, 1. Guy Fawlkes and 2. Oliver Cromwell they both had honest intentions. At least what they did could be seen.

Answer 6

No. That is like asking if we believe the crooks in our country are honest. Reports of corruption in the media are irrellevant as the media is also dishonest.

Answer 7

in most important ways in the US i would say yes. corruption makes the news and they will repeat it until they find a new scandal. it is so common as to be not newsworthy to say "honest politician does job". Conservatives in America will typically resign at the slightest whiff of scandal. others remain in a kind of disgrace.

Answer 8

Probably not, but a dam sight less corrupt than some of the other Dictators around the World!!!!!!!

Answer 9

I believe they start out with honest intentions,almost invariably though-they fall by the wayside at some point in their political career,(it must be a westminster thing!).....they then retire,write their autobiography's,and still can't be totally honest!!

Answer 10

Well easy answer.....to be a good Politician means you must be a well versed liar, and they're is no honesty any way in Politics!