Most politicians are telling the truth, so far as what they would LIKE to do. Just as I would be telling the truth if I said I would like to invent a wind powered car and make a bazillion dollars. Once in office, however, they have to deal with the other party, and reality sets in. That’s how the two party system works. If you actually what your candidate to deliver everything s/he promised, also elect members of the same party to down ticket seats. That’s when things actually happen.
Ray Helvy Premium Member almost 8 years ago
Oh, that’s Easy! It was 1864, when we re-elected Honest Abe!
Diane Lee Premium Member almost 8 years ago
Most politicians are telling the truth, so far as what they would LIKE to do. Just as I would be telling the truth if I said I would like to invent a wind powered car and make a bazillion dollars. Once in office, however, they have to deal with the other party, and reality sets in. That’s how the two party system works. If you actually what your candidate to deliver everything s/he promised, also elect members of the same party to down ticket seats. That’s when things actually happen.
cbrsarah almost 8 years ago
How about Harry S. Truman? He was elected after finishing FDR’s term in 1948. A sign he put on the desk of the oval office read “The buck stops here.”