Why do Americans vote for the same families to run government?

Question

George Bush's father was president then his son. His brother was a governor. Al gore had a relative in government. Hillary is trying to follow Bill Clinton. The Kennedys have and had numerous family members and relatives in government. A lot of the US government is controlled by a limited number of families even though the US has 300,000,000 people now. This isn't strange as many other countries are controlled by a limited number of families. Don't Americans want diversity who is running the country?

Answer 1

Because Americans are stupid. And only people with money who lie the best win. Both are typically genetic.

Answer 2

Out of the families that you mentioned, there is great diversity found in each one. In 1956, Gore's father, who was a US Sen. from TN, was nominated as VP for the Dems. Even tho' he didn't get the nomination, he was known for his liberal views at the time. But, he was very popular. 20 yrs later, Al ran in his footsteps. Gore was actually an expert on arms control while in the Senate and was seen as a moderate on most issues. As for the Bush family, Prescott Bush, #41's Dad was a Sen. from Connecticut. He was an ultra-conservative like his grandson, #43. GHW Bush was actually seen as a moderate when running against Reagan for president in 1980. The Kennedy's--President Kennedy was more conservative than was his father (who was US Ambassador to the Court of St. James). He was aggressive on foreign matters, and was hesitant on outwardly supporting civil rights legislation in the early 1960's, he also favored a broad-based tax cut which primarily was for the most wealthiest Americans. Bobby was more of a liberal, was very passionate for the poor, moreso after JFK was assassinated. He was against the VN War and wanted immediate pullouts. Teddy has been one of the most constructive senators in US history. He was instrumental in passing civil rights legislation, namely the Voting Rights Act of 1965, medicaid and medicare, and human rights legislation. He has been hesitant in committing US troops in nation-building campaigns or in the midst of civil wars. As for the Clintons, Bill is probably the most moderate of the two. Hillary is also pragmatic, supported the war, but has since seen the wisdom in seeking a quick pullout now. All families have supplied diversity. They are all well-known, and willing to put themselves up for service for the US. That's not a bad thing.

Answer 3

Some families just have a deep sense of public service, I am Republican but admire families on both sides who serve in public office, particularly given the microscope your personal life is put under by the media these days. Just think of it as the family business, Like the Fords (autos) Waltons (Wal-Mart) Johnsons(J&J) Duponts(Chemicals) etc etc. Besides, unlike the businesses that have generation after generation move up the ladder becasue they own it, the public is free to choose or reject "Family Dynasties" if they want

Answer 4

Typically you get to vote on two candidates that are chosen in the two primaries. The candidates going into the primary are picked by the party machine. The party machine picks candidates that are easy to manipulate. For this reason you may get a better candidate choosing a celebrity or other high name recognition person. At least they can get past the grease balls who pick the rest of the spineless money grubbing idiots.

It does not always work though.

Answer 5

I think alot has to do with how primary elections are both conducted and funded. Political machines for families are largely in place. Unlike other countries where leaders are chosen by the party, the U.S. depends on a series of primaries, which it could be argued doesn't always produce the best possible candidates. it becomes more about funding and organizational support rather than platform refinement and issues.

Answer 6

the first thing a politician must do is to gain the support of the Zionist as they control and own the news's media, and can and will make or break a politician faster than any thing else,
once a person is in office they learn fast to buy into this cartel. and do nothing to offend them ,just ask Nixon,
ask your self what did Nixon actually do? yet the news's papers and T,V, crucified him , they are the ones who impeached him, as everyone steals campaign secrets from their opponent,and the same has happened to many politicians , so that is why Israel can do any thing she wants and our political system will continue to support them no matter how disgusting it is , they also own our monetary system " Federal Reserve" our forefathers warned us of this danger, evidently we didn't listen, now we are nothing but pawns for the Zionist, and the control who runs our country ,or should I say they run the puppet gov for them,

Answer 7

Yes that is why everyone is so juiced up about Barack Obama. But I do say Bill Clinton back in the White House wouldn't be a bad thing.

Answer 8

Is outsourcing jobs with taxpayer money like Obama did, comparable to working the government? hehehe i'm greater in contact approximately Braq dropping money on eco-friendly companies that pass to China, automobile companies that pass to Europe and ability companies in Brazil using my tax money. hehehe

Answer 9

Because they are popular, just like several families around the world.

Answer 10

John Adams and John Quicy Adams were pretty good chaps.

Answer 11

I think this phenomena means the decline of democracy. Because democracy originally was set up against the rule of blood .