Would you vote for some one with no political background and a heap of common sense?

Question

Even though they never held a position of authority.Cause I have had it with main stream left and right politicians who can't tie their own shoelaces let alone do any thing that is actually for the people by the people.< considerinfg a run for office via the internet, the "poor mans podium".

Answer 1

ABSOLUTELY!

I would PREFER it actually!
An added benefit would be that no one OWNS them.

Answer 2

I'd consider them, yes, but I have to admit, I prefer someone with a track record, because otherwise, you have no way of knowing if they're the type of person who follows thru on their promises or not.

Rather than the completely inexperienced person, I try to look beyond the choices that the media and the political parties handpick, and check out some of the lesser-known candidates. In other words, there are 11 people running for the Republican nomination, and 8 running for the Democrats for the Presidency. Have you checked out all the ones that the press isn't talking about? Do that first, and if you still haven't found one that you like, maybe we'll talk.

But, if you're talking about a lower level office, absolutely, I'd vote for them. I think the best place to start is at the state level, and run for the State House of Representatives. I've found that the competition in those races is often less powerful than you'd expect, and you might just stand a chance of winning. If you try to shoot too high, you'll have a hard time breaking in. Remember, you can't make much difference unless you can get elected. If you start at the local level, you'll probably get bogged down with issues you don't care about. If you start at the national level, you'll be overwhelmed with the difficulty of getting elected. The state house is the ideal place to start, and then you can move up from there if things go well. Plus, if you choose the right seat at the right time, you can probably win the race pretty easily without the need for lots of campaign workers.

But I advise against making it a purely internet race. People like to meet the one they're voting for. At some point, you have to actually get out and talk with people.

Answer 3

I will only vote for Al Gore, if he does not run, I will probably not vote at all and let me tell you why. Bush has made a mess all over the world. All politicians in both parties are greedy s.o.b.'s who care nothing about us - they only care about lining their pockets with money and saying whatever it takes (a.k.a. lying) to get re-elected. The immigration bill did not pass this week because the American people stood up and let their voices be heard (and why don't they do that more often?). Gore is respected and well-liked and well known by the majority of the world leaders. He is level headed and rational. If he were elected, in one minute, America would go from being hated to being respected all over the globe. He is the most qualified man for the job, is dignified and presents a good image, and is calm and rational when making serious decisions. The USA's state of affairs at home and abroad are in such shambles that someone with no political experience would be overwhelmed if they were elected President, however if you mean locally like city government - then it would not matter if they had experience or not as for most city governments are training grounds for a newcomer.

Answer 4

Yes, absolutely, it would be just what this country needs. The closest thing to it is Fred Thompson, whom I support. He has been out of politics for a few years, but did have two terms in the Senate. He has made a career away from Washington, which may not be an entirely bad thing.

Answer 5

I would have a tendancy to want to vote for someone with a heap of common sense. I think the longer amount of time government officials spend in office, the more brainwashed and out of touch which society they become. It is important to keep in touch with the people and do what is right for them and not for what gets you the most money or the most time in office.

Answer 6

These days voter registration is split just about in thirds; republican, democrat, and independent.

I think those of us who have registered independent are ready for such a candidate as you suggest, and some of the others certainly are as well.

Go ahead and post your "common sense" platform.

One troubling aspect though, is that the corporate media will thoroughly savage any candidate whose agenda is perceived to be in opposition to the corporatist profit-first mentality of the last thirty five years. If that person STILL manages to get elected, I fear for his or her life.

Good luck! i'd still love to see your "common sense" platform.

Answer 7

Yes; in fact I am considering voting for Joe Schriner, http://www.voteforjoe.com . Although he is a joke as far as electability is concerned, he has done good things with his life and has positions I mostly agree with.

I would, however, prefer to find someone with the same positions plus experience running a large public service organization with nationwide or worldwide operations.

http://www.yaktivist.com -- A place to discuss developing nonlethal weapons and nonlethal pregnancy termination technology.

Answer 8

I agree with you one hundred % enough with voting 4 the party, vote for the person, if someone came in and addressed the issues, not from a far left or right i would vote for him in a heartbeat

Answer 9

Common sense is not so common amongst politicians. So, any intelligent person would vote for a person with common sense. Being in minority, these candidates would loose.

Answer 10

Good question! I have met a lot of very smart common sense people who didn't necessarily have a higher education - but were practical, insightful and wise.

Answer 11

I haven't voted for a Presidential Candidate with a political background for several decades now.

Don't re-elect nobody!