Do we expect too much from out public figures?

Answer 1

In theory - yeah....

Theory - We expect them to serve their constituents.
Fact - They serve themselves.

Theory - We expect them to tell the truth.
Fact - They tell you what you want to hear - whatever it is.

Theory - They "want" to inform you about what's going on.
Fact - They tell you only what supports their position.

Theory - They want to hear from you.
Fact - They ignore you except when it supports their position.

Theory - They call for sacrifices to be made.
Fact - They pass laws requiring YOU to make the sacrifices.

Theory - They claim "support from the people".
Fact - The "people" are too stupid/lazy to vote them out of office.

Any more questions?

Answer 2

Technically, they are NOT public "figures"; that has a ring of "celebrity" to it--and they ARE NOT!

The people in government are SUPPOSED to be doing a SERVICE for "We The People"! Political office IS NOT supposed to be a career path seasoned with mega-bucks.

We should expect MORE from these people! Look at the polls of Americans and then look at how the "representatives" vote how THEY want to. That, My Friends, is a precedent for all sorts of injustice.

Example: 74% of the American public want Cheney impeached. 74%!!! And, except for Dennis Kucinich, Robert Wexler, and a few other patriots of the Constitution, impeachment has been buried in committee!
Nearly 60%--60% want Bush impeached and he's STILL making horrible, murderous decisions.

Expecting too much? NO! We should expect MORE from people SWORN to uphold the Constitution and all that entails!!!

Answer 3

Clearing history shows that for a Democrat President much is demanded. Else Congress would not have spent most of Clinton's presidency investigating whether or not if he lied about a blow/job in office. For Republican presidents little is demanded. The Republican party seems to be happy as long as the president is a Republican. Enough said.

Answer 4

Well I expect something, so far I have not got it.

All I want is someone to follow the constitution, Protect individual rights to Life, Liberty, and Property, cut the budget and cut taxes.

And I get nothing, I don't even care who or what they sleep with.

Answer 5

I think that we expect too much and accept too little.

Answer 6

We expect them to do more than make excuses and blame others.

Answer 7

No we do not!
They ask for the job and should be willing to do it.
That includes governing this country by the Constitution

Answer 8

Frankly, yes we do.