Politicians say one thing in Public and another in Private

Politicians are known to be corrupt. Talking around the truth or just outright lying are considered acceptable language. That was a diplomatic response is the way to characterize a “non answer” or change of subject. At a dinner a correspondent asked a democratic candidate if this candidate really intended implementing the populous policies at the base of their candidacy. The politician, off the record of course, said that this rhetoric was necessary as long as opponents such as Sen. Edwards were still in the race but that these policies would never see the light of day.

What is the point? Politicians know that there is no accountability. Their candidacy is nothing more than a beauty pageant or talent contest. Cry a little here or talk like Martin Luther King there. We could see the elections as a very expensive reality TV show. It is a shame that politicians feel they can say or do anything in order to get elected. It is more important that they feel that they are better equipped, than the American voter, to decide if they are the right person for the job.

Many people like being involved in the process. Others like following politics. For most Americans the elections are a distraction in their fight to survive. When Americans decide that there is a need for change and the attention moves to the elections then politicians should listen.