The one thing that has baffled me since I have been old enough to be interested in politics (so, around twenty five or so) is how upset people get when politicians do not fulfill campaign promises. It's not one political party or the other. It's all of them. Republicans, democrats, libertarians, tea party (douche bags), communists, socialists, nihilists. From the uberconservatives all the way to the far left tree hugging hippies. Whomever. It's all of them. This is a blanket call out on all politicians. They're the high school boyfriend that promises to bring a condom to the prom after party but 'forgets' to and tries to convince you that it's okay. Just as long as he pulls out. Crude analogy, but pretty hilarious.
If there is one reason to not trust any politician, this is it. And it's not like they don't try to make some of their promises stick, it's just that everyone expects them to keep all of their campaign promises, which is pretty much impossible. Especially as divided as the country is today. The political parties argue in spite of themselves. They do not have the interest of the people in mind. All they care about is arguing the opposite point of the other party.
As long as we the
sheep people go along with the thoughts that the politicians have our best interests in mind, we will continue to vote for whomever has the best promises. Or whomever hides behind the flag more. America! Fuck yeah! Grimace all you want, you know it's true. I will concede that it is difficult to pass legislation through the government when all they do is battle each other.
But if we can get signs that there is some progress, or at the very least, some efforts to fulfill these promises, you will keep you supporters. However, if you completely screw the pooch and do not make an effort to get something done, even the smallest promise, you will be cleaning out your desk. The people are fickle.
That's democracy for you. And you can thank yourselves, politicians. You made everyone hate you by being useless.
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