by special interest groups/lobbyists?
2007-11-18 13:20:00 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
You are joking, right? Of course not. I know Bush can't even spell half of the words he says. All of them have writers; makes you wonder why the writers don't run for office, doesn't it?
And lobbyists? Don't get me started. Where did we all go wrong, and not protest this nonsense. Why do we let these lobbyists tell congress what we want? At what point did I and others stop talking and complaining and telling Congress what we want? We left the door open for lobbyists and they came in. And we can't close the door, because they make too much and congress depends on them to be telling them how to vote. sad for America and sad for democracy.
2007-11-18 13:26:26 · answer #1 · answered by dutchlady 5 · 1⤊ 3⤋
I think Americans are a little more savvy than you are giving them credit for.. well the ones that vote anyway. The largest voter turnout in the country is in senior citizens, and these people are pretty good at seeing through the bull... even though some are just set in their ways and could care less about a politician. If you said to any American that "politicians are honest, truthful, and always have the people's interest at heart," they'll probably knock you upside the head to try to get some sense into ya!
2007-11-18 21:30:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Unless I have some experience with something--enough to actually have an opinion, I don't believe or disbelieve. I do know that if I don't know enough about a subject, I reserve judgment for the experts.
2007-11-18 21:23:30 · answer #3 · answered by Tikva 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
sad but true....................its "what we WANNA HEAR " for SURE bro.....AND THE PEOPLE BELIEVE IT BECAUSE THESE POLITICIANS ARE SO CHARISMATIC AND in a way manipulative ... Cuz they take the scripts u know.............and recite them soo sooo great..........
i just asked a verrry similar question a few days ago....
about the media and campaigning lies to win votes etc
good question
thank u
2007-11-18 21:31:23 · answer #4 · answered by Livefor2day 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Unfortunately, yes.
2007-11-18 21:23:54 · answer #5 · answered by Pancakes 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It depends on what it is and who is doing it. I take it all with a grain of salt.
2007-11-18 21:27:14 · answer #6 · answered by MadforMAC 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
AND IF I AM ELECTED I WILL-yea, and the check is in the mail.
2007-11-18 21:23:13 · answer #7 · answered by TedEx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋