Do you vote? Dishonesty in politics.
By zionsphere
@zionsphere (673)
United States
October 1, 2010 11:45pm CST
I for one am just fed up. They all talk big when they are running, but once they are elected, who knows what the heck they are going to do. Honestly I only vote for new measures and bills when I have the opportunity. I'm always signing those petitions that they wave in front of you at the supermarket, or choosing not to.
But as far as who comes into office...I'm beginning to feel like there's just no point. It's just one liar or another.
3 responses
@bounce58 (17387)
• Canada
5 Oct 10
For years, I've been active during election campaigns doing volunteer work that I have never had the chance to actually vote. Last election, I did not volunteer and I decided to start voting. It was a fun experience!
Unfortunately, these days I've been disappointed with what's happening in politics that I might not volunteer and vote on the next election, altogether!
@zionsphere (673)
• United States
6 Oct 10
It's really sad that it had gotten to that point isn't it?
@hardworkinggurl (37063)
• United States
2 Oct 10
I have finally given up dear friend as once they are in office it is as if we do not matter any longer. See while they are running its pretty smiles and tactics to get us to agree and vote for them.
But once they are in office their entire persona changes and it is no longer about us but them. I get a feeling they continue to humble us in ways to make sure we do not progress, this way their power is always high and mighty and us well we are still poor.
@zionsphere (673)
• United States
4 Oct 10
You noticed that too huh? It's all about power and money I guess. It would be nice to have someone in office that really cares about the people.
@stardrifter (21)
• United States
8 Nov 10
Giving up the right to vote is totally contrary to what this United States, Democracy, and Nation for freedom is all about. It is part of our responsibility as United States citizens to vote. If we all vote, and are actively involved with our community, and national government, then I believe our votes would matter. If we are all active to the best of ones ability to be involved with our political climate, then our elected officials are going to be held in account for their actions. But to just not vote, next we will give up the right to protest when we as citizens are disgruntled with the actions of our government. I suggest that people the American public read their Bill of Rights. It's a good document. Read our Constitution. Know for yourselves what our predecessors, our founding forefathers of this great nation wanted for us as a nation today. If that's having to go back to far in your American History, then just go back to the Sixties, check out the protests held in the streets against the war in Vietnam, check out the violence that was going one on our college campuses for student rights, check out the movement to keep your eye on the prize for equal rights for all people of color. American citizens that got fed up like you did, and kept voting, and made our elected officials have to look at the issues in their day,and those people, our grandparents brought about some of the best thing about being a voting American today.