Cynical Politics
I was reading in the LA Times this morning about Karl Rove's new strategy -- spread emergency dollars to districts where GOP house members are in difficult races. Nothing goes farther than a bit of pork to draw the voters in, or so the political agents like Rove believe. It's of course not just a GOP sin, any party in power would probably do the same. It's just that Karl is so blatant about it!
Politico's can take a cynical take on the political scene, because by and large the belief is -- do what's necessary to win. Yes, win at all costs. We throw the mud and hope to bury the opponent. Especially at a time when more and more people are registering as Independents of some sort, the party bosses would just as soon that these unpredictable voters not participate. Well, I've taken a look at all of this in my column today in the Lompoc Record -- just in case you'd like to look.
My advice, though, is don't let the cynics win. Think for yourself, do the homework, and vote your conscience -- and hopefully with an eye to the betterment of the world and just the self!
Politico's can take a cynical take on the political scene, because by and large the belief is -- do what's necessary to win. Yes, win at all costs. We throw the mud and hope to bury the opponent. Especially at a time when more and more people are registering as Independents of some sort, the party bosses would just as soon that these unpredictable voters not participate. Well, I've taken a look at all of this in my column today in the Lompoc Record -- just in case you'd like to look.
My advice, though, is don't let the cynics win. Think for yourself, do the homework, and vote your conscience -- and hopefully with an eye to the betterment of the world and just the self!
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