American politics is looking more like a circus everyday.
With the ridicoulus ads from both side, if a candidate breaths in an incorrect way you can bet that it'll receive a political debate on cnn/fox/etc, ...
Why do you get all wrapped up in the fake drama? Anyone who has an opinion can have it published nowadays. The media will cover almost anything now. The internet is full of constant spin.
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"Politics have moved in astounding new directions over the last century and a half. Imagine trying to explain a podcast to Abraham Lincoln. Now it’s a campaigning tool. But this does not get to any roots of the real problems. The modern public now has to accept a much more flawed president than any that have come before. Through the media everything about them gets exposed, mulled over, debated about, and examined at least one more time. Presidents of the past had none of these pressures to deal with. They could hide.
The media has turned the nomination and election processes into a joke. Twenty-four hour a day coverage, seven days a week, 365 days a year; has done irreparable damage to the political landscape, and people’s perceptions of reality. Gone are the days when audiences received concise reports, fit into a certain timeframe, with only the facts on delivery. Today’s coverage goes on indefinitely from live feeds and up to the minute coverage. Reporters often scrounge to ask pertinent questions off the top of their heads, in an effort to keep the momentum going. Generally, this only results in personal and mundane questions, like a news related reality show based on gossip and hearsay. There is nothing unusual about detecting a strong note of bias in the reporting style either. Political parties seem to have some say in the news’ content.
Lastly, politics have become a simple game of economics. The money talks almost louder than the candidates, or the voters. It does not make the process so interesting anymore. In this presidential election Barack Obama has raised more money than any other candidate in history. The sad part is, some other candidates like Hillary Clinton and John McCain raised astounding figures as well, simply shocking.
It appears that in the future the presidency will go to the best fundraiser, not the best candidate. Perhaps good fundraisers typically make the best leaders as well. Perhaps money does level the playing field and separate the weak from the strong. Perhaps money just fixes everything. Whichever way this trend ultimately takes the country; one thing is for sure. A skilled candidate cannot simply deliver a stirring oratory anymore, or rest on strong principles; but must lead people right into digging into their pockets and paying for their new leader. Handshakes and smiles alone just do not cut it anymore.
People should go out and speak up, vote, and display opinions with actions, instead of only funds. The world will not be able to afford buying its leaders forever. "
