This picture is a disgustingly accurate depiction of democratic (those stemming from democracy, not the democratic party) elections. By the time anyone is elected they have been so destroyed by negative campaigning, that no one really wins, most of all the American people. It perpetuates a cycle of politicians shying away from difficult decisions that, while meaningful and necessary often cause hardship for some, could come back and cost them come the next election. This creates a centrist government in which no real meaningful change is possible.
Don’t be fooled, this election is not a change we can believe in. A choice between a broken clock and a broken watch IS NOT A CHOICE! Stop the rhetoric, YOU DO NOT HAVE TO VOTE! I would even say you shouldn’t vote. What you should do is, DEMAND BETTER POLITICIANS, and more respect for the positions they represent, from people and the media. Yes, it’s a two way street, but how do they change if we aren’t willing to give them the opportunity? It’s not about respect for a person, it’s respect for what the position they occupy represents, which is you. Respect yourself, respect politicians, expect more of both.
#OccupyRespect
Journalist Joe Hagan says the upcoming election will be “the ugliest campaign ever.” He details how superPACs have changed the election game, bringing an unprecedented flood of outside money to fund opposition research and negative ads. (photo courtesy of New York Magazine)
