why do we let bad leaders like george bush rule over us when it is plain to see they are doing the wrong stuff

Answer 1

Often, like in the UK, the problem is at least two-fold:-

1. There is actually VERY little between many parties policies - they nearly all go for the easy vote - rather than stand for something they REALLY belive in. Sort of "power at any cost".

2. Most parties are equally corrupt and self-serving. As such even if you do manage to vote a different group in, don't expect anyone to do the right thing unless it is in THEIr interest to do it.

The bad part about the above is it kind of suggests that not a great deal is likely to change anytime soon - certainly in the US. In the UK, much the same but some of the more "off the wall" political parties are starting to get more interest - purely in desperation of SOMETHING different.

We live in interesting times.

Mark




edit:- Southpark did a quite funny parody of the political system once in an epsiode called "Douch & Turd" - where the whole school battled over which was the better - or less grim - of the two. The point being, there was really nothing in it - it was pretty much academic who got in - as nowt was going to change - though of course the simple folks can say "well obviously most of the people wanted in as they voted him in".

Answer 2

A leader will never make 100% of the population happy. What makes this country great is that we can elect another official to run this country every 4 years. Then we can start to find the flaws of the new president and wish we voted for the other candidate which in fact is probably just as bad. Maybe our leaders are not perfect, but I will stand behind my country and my flag no matter what the circumstances.

Answer 3

Different people make that mistake for different reasons.

The average american voter is pretty stupid. Candidates shouldnt have to look good, be funny, seem down-to-earth and all that stuff; people should vote for them based on their political platforms. But understanding issues and platforms takes work. The average lazy american would rather judge a candidate by who "seems" trustworthy, honest, etc, because its no work to decide if you like someone or not.

Some voters have such hatred/fear of the other party that no matter how bad their party's candidate is, they will defend him. A political leader might start an unnecessary war based on lies and misinformation, blow a huge budget surplus and run up the biggest debt in the history of money, etc ect but voters who have convinced themselves that the other party is "bad" will continue to support him.

Answer 4

He was elected, so the majority of voters that cast their ballots agreed with what his plans were. He has to get caught doing something highly illegal to be taken out. Or just wait til Jan 20, 2009 for the next president to take office. I for one can't wait.

Answer 5

Is it really plain to see? What is he doing that is so plain to see? Just because you don't agree with what he is doing does not mean that others don't agree with what he is doing. Using your logic, Abraham Lincoln would have been ousted from office as soon as he started.

Answer 6

What "stuff" is he doing wrong? What i am getting at is that you are not clear in your thinking. He won the election. Good, bad or indifferent.

Answer 7

it's called "voting."