What is your opinion about politicians who shift their souls to suit the polls?

SGM Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 13 Nov 2014 08:17:25 -0500

Study the history of American politics from the American Colonies to today, and you can get a very jaded picture of the constant battle to sway your opinions by painting the other fellow as a minion.

Response by CW5 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 13 at 2014 8:33 AM

CW5 Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 13 Nov 2014 08:33:59 -0500

I'm dead set against it, SGM Private RallyPoint Member, but when you "govern" to please the masses and to get re-elected, some of that is probably inevitable. In an ideal world, politicians would be men and women of conviction and would vote and govern according to their convictions, not based on a poll. I think there's way too much of that in government, and it seems to be getting worse these days.

Response by SPC James Mcneil made Nov 13 at 2014 9:00 AM

SPC James Mcneil — Thu, 13 Nov 2014 09:00:24 -0500

To me, it's like any other person that's going for a job. I've seen people say whatever it takes to get a certain job.
"Sure, I can type 90 words per minute."
"I've worked with that type of program before."
"My biggest failing is that I work too hard."

I could go on and on, but you get the idea. And politicians do the same thing. The only difference is that they're fooling millions of voters, not just one hiring official.

Response by PO1 Steven Kuhn made Nov 13 at 2014 9:11 AM

PO1 Steven Kuhn — Thu, 13 Nov 2014 09:11:52 -0500

Anyone who says anything to get votes lacks a spine and would not get mine because they need to have their own personal convictions upon which to act and guide them, in essence...their own morality and integrity. Without it, they will do anything to gain votes instead of working to make our country a better place to live.

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Steve

Response by 1stSgt Eugene Harless made Oct 8 at 2016 6:10 AM

1stSgt Eugene Harless — Sat, 08 Oct 2016 06:10:40 -0400

A true leader will never make a good politician because leaders make decisions based on what he feels is best for the whole. he id always going to step on everyone's toes on one issue or another. A politician, regardless of his oe her knowledge will limit the number of toes he steps on and totally avoid offending those that get them in power, Politicians like the fame and perks of office. Leaders want to look out for the good of rthe people,