(07-15-2024, 11:51 PM)jaglou53 Wrote:

(07-15-2024, 11:11 PM)Eric1 Wrote: I'm sorry, but the irony here is incredible lolol. It doesn't matter who, or what side you support, you're literally talking about yourself LOL.

You're all easily being manipulated and there's not a single politician on this planet who really cares about you, me or anybody else but themselves. They're all corrupt, liars, greedy little snakes in the grass just waiting for the chance to strike.

You all need to do yourselves a favor and take a step away from politics in general. I guarantee your lives will be better for it.

But nope, you all (and so many others) will just keep towing that line... BAAAAAAHHHHHH.

The more they continue to divide us as a Nation, the easier we are to control. Facts.

Stop fighting against each other guys/girls. You, me, us... We are not the problem.

I couldn't agree more. What's the purpose of throwing nasty insults at others just because they disagree with your political ideologies ? You actually have much in common with those you appear to detest including a passion about politics and a love of the Jacksonville Jaguars (except for the few trolls out there). 

While I agree with your opinion about politicians, I do believe some may have started out with the genuine intent to make things better in their communities. Unfortunately, the power they have grown accustomed to leads to corruption. They are willing to surrender their integrity in order to remain in power due to the advantages (attention, financial, etc) which their political position offers them.  And yes, both parties are equally guilty of this.

This is true. Another factor, which all politicians encounter, is once elected they become cogs in the party political machine. The altruism they ran on becomes watered down or replaced by the dictates of the party. It isn’t long before they’re compromising their beliefs in order to get along to advance in the machine. This is especially true in DC.

A movie made 90 years ago explores party politics and corruption and is as applicable today as it was then: Mr. Smith Goes to Washington starring James Stewart. It’s worthy of a watch.

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