Would you vote for an honest politician?
By urbandekay
@urbandekay (18278)
May 8, 2010 1:19pm CST
Can you be honest? Would you vote for a politician how stood on a manifesto similar to the one below?
"Well, I can't say much about what we will do when elected, to be honest most things are out of our control. Gone are the day when governments could control the economy; global corporations can largely dictate the terms under which they operate. A powerful press in the hands of a few crucifies any genuinely original thinking. Bankers and Stock Brokers have such power over the economy that there is little we can do to affect matters."
all the best urban
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14 responses
@cdparazo (5765)
• Philippines
12 May 10
I don't think so. I would still vote for someone who thinks he can make a difference and do something for the economy and country. Why run? If he/she thinks that he/she can do very little? Politician have the power to bring or inject hope among it's constituents. It's not just about reality they are dealing but keeping the spirit of hope in its people.
@BCRMike (355)
• Vanderhoof, British Columbia
9 May 10
Do they make those? There isn't an honest politician made.
The way to cure that, it election of one governing party with the guts to implement DIRECT DEMOCRACY LEGISLATION. To control them.
Then, have the citizens write a constitution, no holds barred, and ratified by the population.
Politicians are human, with all of the frailties associated. THEY CANNOT BE TRUSTED.
That's is why I lead the BC Refederation Party.
http;//www.refedbc.com
We don't trust any. Us included.
@urbandekay (18278)
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9 May 10
Yes, participatory rather than representative democracy is a the way forward and also closer to the original democracy
all the best urban
@EvanHunter (4026)
• United States
9 May 10
I wouldn't vote for someone with a statement like that but I did vote for Ross Perot!
@lilwonders456 (8214)
• United States
10 May 10
Do I want an honest politican? Yes. Even if he is telilng me something that is not so great. I would rather have the ugly truth than a pretty lie. But most of the american public does not feel that way.
As for what he is saying...well there is some truth in it. We have a gobal economy. If we pass laws in our country that restrict corportaions too much...they will go to countries with less regulation. So we loose jobs. Companies have a lot of choices when it comes to what country they want to open factories or operate out of. We need the jobs...so do other countries....so the companies really have the upper hand in the whole process. Sad but true.
@dreamsharmin (2281)
• China
9 May 10
Yes i can be honest. And i will vote for honest person. Though really difficult to find out any honest person. But i will try my best to find out that man.
@jiraiyasanin (642)
• Philippines
9 May 10
i think it is really hard to look for an honest politician, each one have there negative deeds on them, so i will just vote who i know right to win and serve the people
@laglen (19759)
• United States
8 May 10
ok first of all, your title - honest politician is an oxy moron! lmao!
Any way, no I would not trust that statement. Sounds like crap to me.
@jingbautista (2456)
• Philippines
9 May 10
your discussion is just right and timely for the Filipinos right now, for tomorrow we will be electing new sets of officers to lead our country. and i would say that i will certainly vote for an honest politician, though i could not vote right now, but when the time comes, i will certainly go out and vote for that honesty. but who knows if a politician is honest?. once being elected, the promises are then left behind. hmm. but i think, a country and every nation deserves an honest politician..
@Cutie18f (9551)
• Philippines
9 May 10
It is important that we vote for honest leaders. If not, dishonest leaders will only be enriching themselves and use people's money to propagate their own businesses. Honest leaders will have the people in mind first and foremost above their personal good.
@Kisha14 (117)
• Philippines
9 May 10
Of course lol. Does anybody here like a liar politician? lol I dont think so. Being true and honest politician is molded by a good family, He is a God-fearing and knows how to be good towards other. Some politician is just hidden in a mask for the purpose of winning.Some are just using a good speech and answer just to show the people he knew everything.Be wise and see their background and whom they are with vote wisely.
@juggerogre (1653)
• Philippines
9 May 10
He is certainly too honest. But I will not vote for him. He's too damn negative. He's not even thinking of ways to improve the situation. What kind of leader is that? What's he gonna do if ever he's elected? Just sit there and let the situation got worse? So honesty is just one of the traits that I want to see in a politician. But if that's all he got then no thanks.
