why do a lot of people think politicians are born liars, cannot be trusted, and then do not vote?

Question

at leaset in the inner cities, over 50% of people eligible do not bother to vote!! because they feel their voice simply will not count, and politicians will continue to manipulate the public!

Answer 1

The problem is not just isolated to the inner-cities. I grew up in suburbia, I'm well educated and yet I sometimes wonder why I even vote. The reason that people in the urban areas decide not to vote is simply because they're not informed. They have no idea how the system works and they have no clue that they could actually change things, per se. The reason why the entire country is in an uproar is simply due to the fact that our "representative government" is robbing us blind, lying to us and still expects us to take it all in stride. Don't get me wrong, I'm not just some idiot Bush-Basher talking sh*t on the president. The fact is that there is NOT one honorable politician in our government. And while they may not be maliciously out there trying to kill you, they certainly don't do anything to help the situations that we deal with on a regular basis. The thing about the American political system is the fact that its like a big triangle, once a politician gets in, and realizes the the power and money thats available, they want to stay towards the top of the triangle, and they'll do anything to stay there. They'll lie, cheat, steal and in some cases even have people killed to stay in power. They care about nothing more than money, and they could give a sh()t about what happens to you. I, personally, havent believed an actual news report, relative to government, in a long long time. The simple fact is that its corrupt on both sides, democrats and republicans alike. They are so concerned with lining their own pockets that everything else becomes secondary. A lot of people are starting to wake up to this, which is why our country is an unprecedented time of civic apathy.

-J.

Answer 2

I think that the news media sets it up that way.

If they report that so-and-so has the most support according to some poll, the people assume either that their guy/gal has it in the bag, and the opposition believes that their votes won't matter because they've already lost.

I think it's interesting you speak to the "inner city"...but what do you actually know about that?

1) Maybe they can't get to the voting place? I actually had to drive an hour, 30 minutes each way, so that I could vote. I had to vote in my county of residence, and I worked in the neighboring county.

2) Maybe they didn't know where to go to vote, or how to get there? I had to go to my local firestation to vote, and I actually drove around the previous day to find the place so that I wouldn't get lost and take more time from my workday to vote.

3) Maybe they live in a really dangerous area? Kids are killed just walking to school, people are killed eating dinner or sleeping in their beds.

4) Maybe they've lived all their lives with the promises from politicians, and things have never gotten better. Why would they expect different results from the same action...vote=change...when it never quite happens that way?
The best definition of insane is doing the same thing expecting different results.

5) The 50% that do not vote aren't just from the inner cities...that 50% is true for all eligible voters also.

Answer 3

I don't know what YOU hear coming out of politicians mouths, but most of us hear the same old thing with a different spin on it, depending on the candidate and his or her party affiliation. And, even for those of us who use our God given rights and vote, are almost immediately let down by the very person we voted for. I think that is why so many people don't feel that their votes really MEAN anything at all. On the other hand, the people who don't vote are the ones who ALWAYS have something to complain about! THAT drives me nuts. Don't sit around on your butt and do nothing; then, when some politician dissapoints you or a policy is passed that your ONE vote could have possibly prevented, you cry like a baby. Please, give me a break. If you aren't going to be pro-active, then you don't have the right to complain.

Answer 4

It was made clear during the two Bush selections that what the American people want is not what is going to be done. He stole the first one. People have low morale and feel that they don't matter....that they have no say in what goes on in this country. That opinion has been reinforced by his "I'm the decider" rhetoric. A lot of people think that politicians can't be trusted because they have been lied to. This war is an example. Bush and his cronies blatantly lied about it and thousands have died as a result. This downtrodden spirit is what the Bush administration has brought to a huge segment of the American population. If their vote does not count, then why bother. It did not count in the Gore/ Bush election. I guess that is what you get when you have thug politics.

Answer 5

People are not born liars. They become politicians first and loose their idealism. When that happens their words become suspect.The only saving grace they then have remaining is their accomplishments. In many cases thoes accomplishments are few and far between. This naturely generates distrust of the procces and all politicians.
You are right in your assumption; politicians do manipulate the public. They are working for the business sector, first and foremost, not the population sector. The population only votes for them but doesn't have the resources to fund rebuilding and rejuvenation of neighborhood. Because politicians get used to hoodwincking the population for their benefit, they get used to lieing, misleading or concealing facts that the public should know.

Answer 6

You answered your own question!

What's the point in voting for someone if they can't be trusted?

Fact of the matter is, most politicians are sell outs. They've been bought off by multi-national corporations and the international banking elite.

The government doesn't care about what's in your best interest. That's a fact. The whole Republican and Democrat jig is just that a jig. Minor differences. Both parties work for multi-national elites.

The US should do away with party labels altogether or have multiple parties that get the same amount of face time as Dems and Repubs.

Answer 7

If you are an OUTLAW you don't want to participate in society.
If you AGREE with criminal activities you witness daily, you will not want to vote for anyone who will restrict what you want.
Examine who lives in inner-cities and you will get your answer.
People like to natter against people they have done harm to.
They will charge anything they think they can get away with to persuade others they are innocent victims of those in authority.
Do politicians lie? Of course! They have to get elected. It is up to voters to see through that and vote for the best possible candidate. Most of us try to do that. MANY WHO DON'T PARTICIPATE FALL INTO THE CATEGORY LISTED ABOVE.

Answer 8

I vote at every opportunity.

It may be only to vote against the incumbent. But, I'll tell you, if you are an incumbent and want my vote you had better be something special. And I mean "good" special.

Answer 9

Politicians ARE born Liars, Theives and Crooks...Listen , listen to their speaches, would a good person say all that crap?

But be assured I VOTE !!!!!!!!

Answer 10

Yes, they are liars. But those people are also ignorant. Every vote counts. "One grain of rice can tip the scale". I beieve that if you do not vote, you don't have the right to complain about politics.