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On the whole it seems to be an advertisement for the failings of a two party system. Lambasting and deformation are seemingly more widely discussed and viewed as more important than policies.
No middle ground, no room for political discourse, no intelligent compromise.
At the federal level that is certainly true. At state and local levels, political affiliations are a lot more diverse. Also, within the two main parties, there is a lot of diversity.
That is why the election is close. Had the Republicans put up a really good candidate then Obama would lose heavily.
Out of curiosity, who do you think would have been the "really good candidate" for the GOP, besides Romney? Who would have really sweeped the rug under Obama?
Out of curiosity, who do you think would have been the "really good candidate" for the GOP, besides Romney? Who would have really sweeped the rug under Obama?
I am far from an expert on either party as I am an Independent. But, from what I have heard, someone like Jeb Bush, Christie, or Huntsman.
Just get it over with, it's taking too long. And it's hard to comprehend why an election every 4 years (not taking into account the mid term elections!), it seems an awfully short span of time for any administration to put its policies into force. Now it's an European point of view, however I'm curious of the answer of Americans to it...
Just get it over with, it's taking too long. And it's hard to comprehend why an election every 4 years (not taking into account the mid term elections!), it seems an awfully short span of time for any administration to put its policies into force. Now it's an European point of view, however I'm curious of the answer of Americans to it...
I agree.
I'm an American, and I think that the President should get one six-year term. That way, he/she has enough time to implement what they actually want to and don't have to worry about being re-elected.
That is why the election is close. Had the Republicans put up a really good candidate then Obama would lose heavily.
Yeah, like Herman Cain, Michelle Bachmann, Rick Santorum, Newt....
American comedy at its very best. Mitt Romney was also a big joke until the Republicans reluctantly came the conclusion that he'd be the only one with a shot due to his handsome face.
Yeah, like Herman Cain, Michelle Bachmann, Rick Santorum, Newt....
American comedy at its very best. Mitt Romney was also a big joke until the Republicans reluctantly came the conclusion that he'd be the only one with a shot due to his handsome face.
It just amazes me that Americans can vote for Romney. He just talks to get elected and constantly contradicts himself. Plus most Americans just vote for their party, so it's seriously flawed. The amount of money going into the elections could fund NASA for a few years.
I don't understand it either. Forget about his policies, just the fact that he contradicts himself all the time on fundamental issues tells me he can't be trusted. I've followed quite a few elections but I've never in my life seen a politician flip-flop so much. Again, why is he getting away with it? Why aren't the media or at least the Democrats calling him out? If Romney gets elected (which I doubt based on the polls btw) the Democrats are just as much to blame for their inept campaigning.
I posted this video in another thread, a compilation of Romney flip-flops:
Yeah, like Herman Cain, Michelle Bachmann, Rick Santorum, Newt....
American comedy at its very best. Mitt Romney was also a big joke until the Republicans reluctantly came the conclusion that he'd be the only one with a shot due to his handsome face.
The Republican field was extremely poor. Romney was the only candidate they had who was remotely electable (and he might even win). Gingrich was far and away the smartest but he had so many skeletons in his closet that he was also unelectable.
I find it interesting that people like Bush, Christie, Huntsman and even Rice stayed on the sidelines.
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