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Originally Posted by tacoma34
The election really brings out the worst in people. Honestly, I don't think we even need a President, they are just glorified royalty. All they really serve as is something for the misinformed to point their finger at when something doesn't go their way. Then the POTUS will turn around and point their finger at Congress. The average citizen doesn't even understand the political system we have in place and is too ignorant to learn it. Their vote is cast for superficial reasons because that is all the media will report on.
At the core, a person has a set of opinions and indulges in whatever "news" network fits that narrative. This is what becomes their truth and most will support it blindly. I think "talking politics" only serves as a way for people with WAY too much time on their hands to feel empowered by belittling others viewpoints with their own twisted POV. The internet has given fictitious sources to back an infinite amount of stances on an issue. If I wanna believe that Hillary is the spawn of Satan then I could come up with "sources" in a matter of seconds that support it.
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Hundreds of pages ago, when this election was initially about Donald Trump (Republican) vs. Hillary Clinton (Democrat), that was the argument made by either side. Clinton spreading fear that Trump lacks the education and skill to be President, he could really hurt the country with his policy. I felt the same way you do, President holds little power anyway, so that was a fallacy to me.
But wow, has this election gone nutso in a hurry. When was the last time a policy issue was discussed by the media; it seems everyday is about leaks, hacks, charities or sexual assaults. Zero to do w/ actually country progression, everything to do with candidate character and country media infrastructure.
10-13-2016, 12:03 AM
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