Do you find yourself more distrusting of really smooth politicians who give uplifting and pleasing speeches?

Question

I kind of do. I kind of feel like they'll say what they have to say to get into office so that makes them less credible. I also feel like what an individual politician is saying might not really be his sentiments because I don't know if he actually wrote his speech or had someone do it for him. This, of course, doesn't mean that just because someone else writes the speech it's not approved by the politician, but I can imagine the speech writer adding something that sounds real good and the politician saying it because he knows it sounds good.

Answer 1

Yes. John Edwards just creeps me out. The guy's as slick as a greased eel. I can't trust a word he says. He reminds me of a used car salesman. Bill Clinton was the same way. Not that I trust any politician, but the ones that are a bit less polished are easier to take at face value.

Answer 2

The speechwriters and campaign managers are the ones that should be running. I would rather vote for a candidate that has a view and sticks to it against all odds. Democratic candidates patronize voters as they know many Democratic voters are uneducated and desperate. Republican voters and their candidates aren't as a whole smarter or less destitute. The two party system is flawed and divides many into making poor choices. Both parties have yet to produce a worthy candidate. Ron Paul is a libertarian and makes the most sense. His campaign is good for politics but will not make him the next President.

Answer 3

That is an excellent question. The important thing to remember here is your right to express your opinion in an open and frank manner and be heard by those in the corridors of power. Indeed free speech is one of the bastions of this great democracy we call the United States of America!


(howzat? do i pass the politician test?)

Answer 4

Yes. They prey upon the uneducated, and misguided. The best politician at doing it was Bill Clinton. Hillary will never compare, no matter how hard she tries. That wicked Socialist doesn't have the looks to convince the ugliest troll, well one's that read anyway. I am hoping the blind (Hillary's followers) will be healed at the very moment they click this link. (If they dare).

Answer 5

I only distrust George W.'s fake and arrogant newly fashioned richtus grin he uses at all the inappropriate times.

Answer 6

I find myself distrusting of all of them.

Answer 7

I distrust them all.

Answer 8

Strangely - yes I do!