Our politicians have no respect for us

[steeliniraq]

I read a lot of people on here yelling that the democrats are better or the republicans are better, blah, blah, blah. I think they all suck. The elected "leadership" shows zero respect for America or the people they were elected to represent. All I see in these people are people that think they are better than all of us who spend our money faster than we can give it to them and always make the easy wrong choice over the hard right choice. Just my two cents.

See, this guy gets it.

Ah, yes.....

"I think they all suck."​

....that magical-excuse for NEVER voting/paying-attention-to-what's-goin'-on!!!

These would be the same people who're always saying "Ya' know what's gonna HAPPEN, don't you??"....and, that time-honored "I GUARANTEE you...." (typically followed by some straight-outta-the-ass prediction).

Well my friend you just lost credibility with me. I stay up on the issues and have always voted since I was able. I have lost faith in our elected leadership because everything they do is with the betterment of themselves in mind and not what is best for the people. On top of it every time you turn around another politician has been caught in some type of scandal. Those guys don't give any person in this country much hope when it is all said and done.

 

[Procrustes Stretched]

I read a lot of people on here yelling that the democrats are better or the republicans are better, blah, blah, blah. I think they all suck. The elected "leadership" shows zero respect for America or the people they were elected to represent. All I see in these people are people that think they are better than all of us who spend our money faster than we can give it to them and always make the easy wrong choice over the hard right choice. Just my two cents.

It must really suck to be you. After reading your OP I had to wonder: "How the fuck does this person ever get out of bed every morning?"

You are truly a heroic person.
:?)

 

[uscitizen]

I read a lot of people on here yelling that the democrats are better or the republicans are better, blah, blah, blah. I think they all suck. The elected "leadership" shows zero respect for America or the people they were elected to represent. All I see in these people are people that think they are better than all of us who spend our money faster than we can give it to them and always make the easy wrong choice over the hard right choice. Just my two cents.

However most will go to the polls and vote for whomever their parties candidate is.
And most will vote to re-elect an incumbent if he is of their party.

Everyone elses congressional rep sucks and should be voted out except mine.

 

[Procrustes Stretched]

I think I understand what you're saying and I agree that the upper echelons of elected politicians may seem disconnected, but I have to ask - do you know an elected politician? I have a friend who is a high ranking Illinois senator and to me he's just a nice guy who happens to be in politics. We talk on the phone a few times a year and meet in person often. He'll even call me once in a while and ask my advice on issues. There are some really good people out there in politico-land.

I don't think most of us have that privilege..

The privilege is open to all. Politicians help those who help themselves. Get involved. But beware, some of the biggest complainers are the sore losers, followed closely by the uninvolved. 10

 

[Gunny]

I read a lot of people on here yelling that the democrats are better or the republicans are better, blah, blah, blah. I think they all suck. The elected "leadership" shows zero respect for America or the people they were elected to represent. All I see in these people are people that think they are better than all of us who spend our money faster than we can give it to them and always make the easy wrong choice over the hard right choice. Just my two cents.

It must really suck to be you. After reading your OP I had to wonder: "How the fuck does this person ever get out of bed every morning?"

You are truly a heroic person.
:?)

Because he's obviously more intelligent than you.

 

[Procrustes Stretched]

I read a lot of people on here yelling that the democrats are better or the republicans are better, blah, blah, blah. I think they all suck. The elected "leadership" shows zero respect for America or the people they were elected to represent. All I see in these people are people that think they are better than all of us who spend our money faster than we can give it to them and always make the easy wrong choice over the hard right choice. Just my two cents.

It must really suck to be you. After reading your OP I had to wonder: "How the fuck does this person ever get out of bed every morning?"

You are truly a heroic person.
:?)

Because he's obviously more intelligent than you.

Figures you'd identify with a malcontent with beefs about 'the elected leadership' seeing that malcontents are always dissatisfied, even when their guy/gal wins. Hence, "Gunny, how the fuck do you ever manage to get out of bed every morning?"

Gunny: One of the truly heroic.

 

[Gatekeeper]

Well, I see many are finally seeing the light and realizing that, many not all politicians, have an agenda that when once elected seems to differ from what their constituants voted them in for.

Hopefully since this last election and so many more before this, electing the same old people with the same old agendas over and over again, the majority of the next wave of voters will actually do some research into their candidates before making a decision. Screw what party they belong to and vote for whom ever you think will do the better job, if that's possible. There are many dedicated politicians serving the people, our job as voters is to separate the wheat from the chaff and hope to God we put someone in office that can think for the benefit of the people and not their next election.

 

[Procrustes Stretched]

Well, I see many are finally seeing the light and realizing that, many not all politicians, have an agenda that when once elected seems to differ from what their constituants voted them in for.

Hopefully since this last election and so many more before this, electing the same old people with the same old agendas over and over again, the majority of the next wave of voters will actually do some research into their candidates before making a decision. Screw what party they belong to and vote for whom ever you think will do the better job, if that's possible. There are many dedicated politicians serving the people, our job as voters is to separate the wheat from the chaff and hope to God we put someone in office that can think for the benefit of the people and not their next election.

The agendas of politicians running for office are what the voters agree with and that is why people keep "electing the same old people with the same old agendas over and over again"

Voters are like sheep. Masses of people will almost always make stupid decisions. It's human nature.

 

[JW Frogen]

Democracy is a farce, a shambles, a comedy.

It reflects us.

Better than tyranny, which kills us.

I would rather have a government I can rage at or laugh at than one I have to hide from.

 

[Procrustes Stretched]

Democracy is a farce, a shambles, a comedy.

It reflects us.

Better than tyranny, which kills us.

I would rather have a government I can rage at or laugh at than one I have to hide from.

true, and I thank you for this insight.

 

[Colin]

I read a lot of people on here yelling that the democrats are better or the republicans are better, blah, blah, blah. I think they all suck. The elected "leadership" shows zero respect for America or the people they were elected to represent. All I see in these people are people that think they are better than all of us who spend our money faster than we can give it to them and always make the easy wrong choice over the hard right choice. Just my two cents.

Nothing unique about this. Politicians are the same the world over. Self interested, nest feathering liars and cheats. Their 'me first' philosophy is the driving force behind their quest for power and money. The electorate is simply their means to an end. Probably the best modern day example of such an animal is Tony Blair who has been exposed as one of the most dishonest, devious and self interested Prime Ministers Britain has ever produced.

 

[rightwinger]

I read a lot of people on here yelling that the democrats are better or the republicans are better, blah, blah, blah. I think they all suck. The elected "leadership" shows zero respect for America or the people they were elected to represent. All I see in these people are people that think they are better than all of us who spend our money faster than we can give it to them and always make the easy wrong choice over the hard right choice. Just my two cents.

Anyone could have written this over the last 200+ years

Disdain for our elected officials is as American as it gets

 

[Rozman]

We fall in love with the image.We have Obama nicely packaged,promoted heavily by the media.There's no doubt this guy was chosen by at least MSNBC over Hillary Clinton.You have this guy in the Illinois State Senate for a short time and then as a United States Senator for all of 5 minutes and he's ready to run the country?...Those that voted for him no doubt did so for historical purposes and not for what he represented. Look at the oil that's leaking in the gulf.If Bush was president now the media would have camped out on the beaches and done their shows from there every day with the dead animals stacked on top of each other with Obama they barely talk about it.

 

[goldcatt]

I meet occasionally with my State Representative and have business dealings often with my State Senator. One I like, one I don't, but I will say if you take the time to approach them politely and constructively on any topic they both listen. Screamers, stalkers, paranoids and threats are ignored.

I also hold a minor (very minor) local position that requires my services on an extremely part-time basis. It's what I can do with the schedule and obligations I have, so I do it. But it does give me access to people who do a lot more and have a lot more authority than I do, and allows them to get to know me and me to earn their respect and their ear. If every regular, normal person just got involved, made some contacts and did what they could do on whatever level, think about how different "politicians" might be once you get to know them - or become one of them.

Money is a big problem and there's only one way to address that. But ordinary people getting involved and making themselves heard helps counteract that to some degree, especially at the State and local levels. Where most laws that affect your daily lives are still made, and tomorrow's Federal politicians will come from. Hint, hint.

Or don't, sit back and feed your bogeyman, and continue to be the problem. /shrug

 

[Mr. Shaman]

See, this guy gets it.

Ah, yes.....

"I think they all suck."​

....that magical-excuse for NEVER voting/paying-attention-to-what's-goin'-on!!!

These would be the same people who're always saying "Ya' know what's gonna HAPPEN, don't you??"....and, that time-honored "I GUARANTEE you...." (typically followed by some straight-outta-the-ass prediction).

Well my friend you just lost credibility with me. I stay up on the issues and have always voted since I was able. I have lost faith in our elected leadership because everything they do is with the betterment of themselves in mind and not what is best for the people. On top of it every time you turn around another politician has been caught in some type of scandal. Those guys don't give any person in this country much hope when it is all said and done.

Yet......

"I think they all suck."​

....and, you're (quite) obviously contributing to the present-situation!

Is it possible your evaluation-process (of politicians you help elect) is the actual-problem???

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[Mr. Shaman]

I read a lot of people on here yelling that the democrats are better or the republicans are better, blah, blah, blah. I think they all suck. The elected "leadership" shows zero respect for America or the people they were elected to represent. All I see in these people are people that think they are better than all of us who spend our money faster than we can give it to them and always make the easy wrong choice over the hard right choice. Just my two cents.

It must really suck to be you. After reading your OP I had to wonder: "How the fuck does this person ever get out of bed every morning?"

Some people LIVE to complain.....

....and, it's so-much-more convenient than doing any (actual) Fact-Checking....and, holding politicians accountable.

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[Mr. Shaman]

I think I understand what you're saying and I agree that the upper echelons of elected politicians may seem disconnected, but I have to ask - do you know an elected politician? I have a friend who is a high ranking Illinois senator and to me he's just a nice guy who happens to be in politics. We talk on the phone a few times a year and meet in person often. He'll even call me once in a while and ask my advice on issues. There are some really good people out there in politico-land.

I don't think most of us have that privilege..

The privilege is open to all. Politicians help those who help themselves. Get involved. But beware, some of the biggest complainers are the sore losers......

BINGO!!!!!!!!!



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[Mr. Shaman]

I read a lot of people on here yelling that the democrats are better or the republicans are better, blah, blah, blah. I think they all suck. The elected "leadership" shows zero respect for America or the people they were elected to represent. All I see in these people are people that think they are better than all of us who spend our money faster than we can give it to them and always make the easy wrong choice over the hard right choice. Just my two cents.

It must really suck to be you. After reading your OP I had to wonder: "How the fuck does this person ever get out of bed every morning?"

You are truly a heroic person.
:?)

Because he's obviously more intelligent than you.

Whew!!!

That almost makes sense.​

 

[Mr. Shaman]

There are many dedicated politicians serving the people, our job as voters is to separate the wheat from the chaff and hope to God we put someone in office that can think for the benefit of the people and not their next election.

We HAD that Opportunity, one time.....and, BLEW IT!!!!!!!!!!!​

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"By the end of 1985, when Congress and the administration allowed tax credits for solar homes to lapse, the dream of a solar era had faded."

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[KMAN]

I read a lot of people on here yelling that the democrats are better or the republicans are better, blah, blah, blah. I think they all suck. The elected "leadership" shows zero respect for America or the people they were elected to represent. All I see in these people are people that think they are better than all of us who spend our money faster than we can give it to them and always make the easy wrong choice over the hard right choice. Just my two cents.

Totally agree. Half of them sit up there in there fancy offices going to parties and have no intentions of doing what is right to help the country. That's why so many of them cancel there town hall meetings... They just don't care. Then the other half think they are smarter than and above the average US citizen yet they still continue to run this country into the ground. These people are idiots.