Do you vote for a politician based on morality?

[BookShaka]

We’ve all seen it. People trying to bring down Trump based on affairs he’s had, then the Trumpers respond with “Look at Bill Clinton!”

I’ve even said myself that I find it hilarious there are people who believe Hillary Clinton is morally superior to Trump, but at the end of the day do we really go out and vote based on a candidate’s morality or lack thereof?

I know I vote for policy. I’m not concerned about his sex life whatsoever. In fact I don’t want to think about Trump having sex, like EVER. I’m thinking most people are like me and vote on policy, so why the need to try and demonize politicians based on their personal lives? Did I think Trump’s ***** grabbing comment was gross? Yes but I still was terrified of Hillary becoming president and thought policy-wise Trump was the better option for America so it did not sway my vote bc I’m not electing him to be in a room unchecked with a bunch of helpless women.

Should we vote based on morality or policy? Is it wrong of us to disregard questionably immoral acts in favor of the changes we think a person can make to our way of living?

 

[Jantje_Smit]

Should we vote based on morality or policy?

Sorry, I couldn't resist

 

[BookShaka]

Should we vote based on morality or policy?

Sorry, I couldn't resist

LMAO that is definitely one of the most unflattering images I’ve seen of her.

 

[bendog]

Ask Al Franken

 

[my2¢]

Morality plays an big part in who I vote for. And the biggest aspect in this regard is the element of trust. Without trust, their policy stances are meaningless.

Edit: The one example that stands out in my lifetime is the election of 1964 in which LBJ ran as the peace candidate. Then just a few months after the election he turned Vietnam over to the military.

 

[Auld Phart]

if I had to base my vote on morality....


I'd never enter a polling station again

 

[Jantje_Smit]

LMAO that is definitely one of the most unflattering images I’ve seen of her.

So, you didn't pay much attention to the selections?

But it is also an answer to your question, it really doesn't matter what you base your vote on

Politicians don't have any morals and they lie about their policies, there might be a few exceptions but they won't be able to resist the swamp for long....

 

[JWBooth]

if I had to base my vote on morality....


I'd never enter a polling station again

I quit, this is largely why

 

[Anathema]

Yes, I most definitely do vote for or against politicians based on their Morals and Values. That’s why I skip many elections... nobody to vote for.

 

[JWBooth]

Moral and politician are mutually exclusive terms.

 

[BULLDOG]

We’ve all seen it. People trying to bring down Trump based on affairs he’s had, then the Trumpers respond with “Look at Bill Clinton!”

I’ve even said myself that I find it hilarious there are people who believe Hillary Clinton is morally superior to Trump, but at the end of the day do we really go out and vote based on a candidate’s morality or lack thereof?

I know I vote for policy. I’m not concerned about his sex life whatsoever. In fact I don’t want to think about Trump having sex, like EVER. I’m thinking most people are like me and vote on policy, so why the need to try and demonize politicians based on their personal lives? Did I think Trump’s ***** grabbing comment was gross? Yes but I still was terrified of Hillary becoming president and thought policy-wise Trump was the better option for America so it did not sway my vote bc I’m not electing him to be in a room unchecked with a bunch of helpless women.

Should we vote based on morality or policy? Is it wrong of us to disregard questionably immoral acts in favor of the changes we think a person can make to our way of living?

The right has always claimed superior morality, and made a HUGE deal about any little thing they could. With their fawning over Trump, they threw that tactic away. Just one of many things Trump has destroyed for the GOP..

 

[Some Guy]

There's two modes of thought here. You generally subscribe to one of two models:

1. Representative model. You're electing someone to represent you entirely. You want someone who mirrors your ethics, values, morals, ways of speaking, looking, carrying themselves. You want someone who would present the best picture of yourself since you can't be there yourself. You understand the importance of someone's character in informing their decisions just as much as their stated opinions.

2. Delegate model. You're electing someone to make a vote for you. They listen to what you want and just relay the message to where it needs to be in the form of a vote. They are little more than an animate piece of meat able to register a vote for something on your behalf, and who they are doesn't matter so long as they're physically and mentally capable to cast the vote you want them to.

Needless to say, people these days subscribe to #2 while castigating their political opponents for not following #1.

 

[Jantje_Smit]

The right has always claimed superior morality, and made a HUGE deal about any little thing they could. With their fawning over Trump, they threw that tactic away. Just one of many things Trump has destroyed for the GOP..

Right, the orange ***** grabber destroyed the 'family values' party and the psycho princess destroyed the 'progressive liberal' party

Surely you can agree that's a good thing