Why root for the failure of any candidate when it comes to the economy in particular? The well being of the nation shouldn't be a partisan issue.

[Anomalism]

Sometimes it seems like people wish for economic failure if it will make candidates they don't like look bad. This seems self defeating to me.

I’ve never understood this mindset.

Even when a politician I don’t like is in office, I still hope they succeed where it matters. If they can improve the economy, lower crime, strengthen infrastructure, whatever it is, that's a win for all of us. Why would I root for failure just to be right?

I get not supporting someone. I get opposing policies. But when people are openly gleeful about inflation, job losses, or social unrest just because it might make their least favorite party look bad, what does that really say about their priorities?

It’s like some folks would rather be right about how bad things are than see their country thrive. That’s not patriotism or critical thinking. That’s just spite.

I think that kind of mindset is short sighted and toxic.

 

[TNHarley]

Partisanship is a disease.

 

[Votto]

Sometimes it seems like people wish for economic failure if it will make candidates they don't like look bad. This seems self defeating to me.

I’ve never understood this mindset.

Even when a politician I don’t like is in office, I still hope they succeed where it matters. If they can improve the economy, lower crime, strengthen infrastructure, whatever it is, that's a win for all of us. Why would I root for failure just to be right?

I get not supporting someone. I get opposing policies. But when people are openly gleeful about inflation, job losses, or social unrest just because it might make their least favorite party look bad, what does that really say about their priorities?

It’s like some folks would rather be right about how bad things are than see their country thrive. That’s not patriotism or critical thinking. That’s just spite.

I think that kind of mindset is short sighted and toxic.

You have to ask yourself, what are the goals of those in power?

Is their goal for a happy prosperous united nation, or is it to gain power and personal wealth?

Their actions and results of their rule tell us the truth of the matter.

Why is this so hard to understand?

It reminds of how Joe Biden said he tried to fight inflation. At first, he said Putin caused it. Then later he said he had no control over inflation. Then he later sold the nation an inflation bill, which seemed to indicate he actually did think he had some control over inflation after all. And after it passed, he jokingly said it was more of a climate change bill and had nothing to do with inflation, which was crushing Americans. It was probably one of dementia Joe's accidental admissions of truth.

But this is the sort of crap the nation has to put up with 24/7.

 

[pknopp]

A politician can not overcome or defeat basic economic principles. Its not simply hoping a politician will fail. Its simply knowing the inevitable outcome of actions and hating knowing what is going to happen.

 

[TNHarley]

A politician can not overcome or defeat basic economic principles. Its not simply hoping a politician will fail. Its simply knowing the inevitable outcome of actions and hating knowing what is going to happen.

Some people literally root for failure.

 

[pknopp]

Some people literally root for failure.

I suppose so.

 

[initforme]

THATS ALL american POLITICS IS ABOUT. TRYING TO MAKE THE OTHER SIDE FAIL.

 

[Votto]

Partisanship is a disease.

Human politics is the disease, which demands partisanship.

After all, if both sides were to tell you their goal was to treat everyone the same, regardless of race, religion, socioeconomic status, etc., who would vote for them? What would your incentive be if you would get the same result from either side? And what is worse, who would send them money?

Politics is all about getting a leg up on your fellow man by getting special perks others don't get, at least, perceived perks which probably are all wrapped in a lie. It reminds me of the election in Georgia where democrats promised the nation a stimulus if only they would elect Warnock to Congress.

In Georgia, Democrats close with populist pitch vowing $2,000 stimulus checks

In a historically conservative state won by President-elect Joe Biden, Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock are leaning in to the prospect of a Democratic Senate.

www.nbcnews.com

If memory serves, it was less than they promised, and when democrats got into power, Americans gave it all back, and then some, as inflation went out of control during their reign.

 

[The Irish Ram]

We hired a successful businessman instead of a career politician, and it has made all the difference...

 

[Darkwind]

It is about power, not the prosperity of a Nation.

 

[SassyIrishLass]

Harris would have been just as much of a disaster on the economy as pudding brain Biden was

 

[Ringo]

 

[Independent thinker]

Sometimes it seems like people wish for economic failure if it will make candidates they don't like look bad. This seems self defeating to me.

I’ve never understood this mindset.

Even when a politician I don’t like is in office, I still hope they succeed where it matters. If they can improve the economy, lower crime, strengthen infrastructure, whatever it is, that's a win for all of us. Why would I root for failure just to be right?

I get not supporting someone. I get opposing policies. But when people are openly gleeful about inflation, job losses, or social unrest just because it might make their least favorite party look bad, what does that really say about their priorities?

It’s like some folks would rather be right about how bad things are than see their country thrive. That’s not patriotism or critical thinking. That’s just spite.

I think that kind of mindset is short sighted and toxic.

Good thing Trump has inflation at much less than Biden now.

 

[j-mac]

Sometimes it seems like people wish for economic failure if it will make candidates they don't like look bad. This seems self defeating to me.

I’ve never understood this mindset.

Even when a politician I don’t like is in office, I still hope they succeed where it matters. If they can improve the economy, lower crime, strengthen infrastructure, whatever it is, that's a win for all of us. Why would I root for failure just to be right?

I get not supporting someone. I get opposing policies. But when people are openly gleeful about inflation, job losses, or social unrest just because it might make their least favorite party look bad, what does that really say about their priorities?

It’s like some folks would rather be right about how bad things are than see their country thrive. That’s not patriotism or critical thinking. That’s just spite.

I think that kind of mindset is short sighted and toxic.

You are absolutely correct on this. However, as long as we have,

A media that divides
Politicians that divide
People on both sides looking for the next best insult
No leadership
No moderates
No civility

You’ll never see that again in your lifetime.

 

[Anomalism]

It is about power, not the prosperity of a Nation.

The prosperity of the nation benefits all of us. It's like cutting off your nose to spite your face.

 

[yidnar]

Partisanship is a disease.

and the liberal strain is the most dangerous .

 

[Anomalism]

You are absolutely correct on this. However, as long as we have,

A media that divides
Politicians that divide
People on both sides looking for the next best insult
No leadership
No moderates
No civility

You’ll never see that again in your lifetime.

Is there a path out of this situation? I suspect the division is intentional. The people running everything don't want Americans to find unity I think.

 

[Anomalism]

and the liberal strain is the most dangerous .

You should probably be more worried about corruption in your camp than in others. It shouldn't be a competition of which side is more or less corrupt. Corruption should be the enemy, and corruption in your tent should be a high priority to you in my opinion.

 

[citygator]

Sometimes it seems like people wish for economic failure if it will make candidates they don't like look bad. This seems self defeating to me.

I’ve never understood this mindset.

Even when a politician I don’t like is in office, I still hope they succeed where it matters. If they can improve the economy, lower crime, strengthen infrastructure, whatever it is, that's a win for all of us. Why would I root for failure just to be right?

I get not supporting someone. I get opposing policies. But when people are openly gleeful about inflation, job losses, or social unrest just because it might make their least favorite party look bad, what does that really say about their priorities?

It’s like some folks would rather be right about how bad things are than see their country thrive. That’s not patriotism or critical thinking. That’s just spite.

I think that kind of mindset is short sighted and toxic.

Donald Trump just fired the data person for the BLS because he didnt like the numbers. He should fire himself. Are you saying we should simply root for Trump to gaslight us about the economy?

 

[JanetTheGreat]

American politics is always about trying to get the other side to fail so your side can get brownie points and be seen as the better of the two. Both are equally guilty of the same thing.