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Political Issues/Comments / Re: Political "Lie of the Year"
« on: December 23, 2010, 05:48:10 AM »
All the lies in politics, especially in political races, seem to be the norm. Is this what happens in a world of 24/7 news coverage where the sound bite reigns? I wish more politicians could be like these two:
http://www.theday.com/article/20101028/NWS01/310289299/1017
If only those we elect could remember that their job is to represent us, and not themselves or the lobbyists who give them money, maybe we would be better off.
I realize that these are generalizations but I think this applies to the national political scene. Local politics are a different matter.
http://www.theday.com/article/20101028/NWS01/310289299/1017
If only those we elect could remember that their job is to represent us, and not themselves or the lobbyists who give them money, maybe we would be better off.
I realize that these are generalizations but I think this applies to the national political scene. Local politics are a different matter.