Are there ANY honest politicians in the US?????
604252
You can look at this situation in one of three ways:\n\n1) Only liars run for office.\n2) Politicians lie because of their job.\n3) Everyone lies, but politicians are the only ones whose lives we scrutinize closely enough to notice.\n\n#1 doesn't make sense - why wouldn't there be any honest people who wanted to make a difference?\n#2 doesn't make sense, what is it about serving the public good that would make ALL of them liars?\n#3 is the only plausible solution.
550909
Sorry to say an honest man could not make it in.\nThe way we run campaigns does that-they are support by big time money(lobbyist-Oil-Pharmaceutical-AMA-ect). If we allowed only TV coverage-equal amounts paid by taxes-than favors would not be owed before they get in. Now it is money who gets them in and keeps them in. They support those who will not step on their toes and follow their lead on issues-or they cut them off and pay to have them humiliated. Sad but true. An honest man could not compete (we can't compete with their money) against this corruption. The media too is paid for. I wish an honest man could-but at this time not possible.\n\nAnd who ever said Hillary-please she has been in more scandals (not counting Bill's) than I could number. No not proved-but where there is "a ""lot" of smoke -there is fire. All were Greed related. Good thing she had money-to defend herself. You better get informed-plenty on Web-try it.
817255
Its always important to have balanced info.  I think both sides could use a little balancing act before the election.  Will it happen?  NO.  The repukes are dead-set against being honest.
997323
This is par for the course. The government is made up of human beings (therefore flawed) who are in it for themselves and I don't think many of them do their jobs. I do find it difficult to believe that any fraud, especially at this level, can be perpetrated without inside help.  I know I'm not counted in the unemployment figures. I think most figures relating to disadvantaged Americans are greatly underestimated.  You could probably triple most numbers in that regard.
796143
Ethics in politics cannot exist.  They system doesn't allow it.\n\nShe already showed her true colors by protesting when Hastart suspended a Dem associate who leaked the NIE to the press and insisting that person's security clearance be reinstated.  Apparently it is OK for her side to break the law.
840591
THEY HAVE A OFFICE IN WASHINGTON THEY HAVE AN ACTIVE LOBBYING OFFICE IN ALMOST EVERY STATE. LETS SEE NOPE NO EVIDENCE.
411713
Following your logic there would seem to be at least three possibilities:\n\n1) America is not, in fact, such a great place\n2) America does not have "such a lying President"\n3) America can be a great place, even if it has a lying President.\n\nI think most Americans would agree with #3, though we might differ on who would be examples of a "lying President".   I, for instance, believe America was great even when Lyndon Johnson and Bill Clinton were President, though I trust the honesty of neither.\n\nAnd then there's the problem of lying Americans (not all, of course), or perhaps those who just fool themselves or presume to speak for everyong else... such as someone telling you that "most of the people here don't endorse him", which is based on. . .?   (certainly not the polls), or those who declare that 'he cheated to get into office' when they have not a SHRED of evidence, only nasty accusations.   Or someone who arrogantly proclaims "I am better than the ones [millions upon millions!] who voted for him. . .   or our cut-and-paster who gave you a litany of Bush's supposed faults which is littered with outdated numbers, misinformation and innuendo.  (Sadly, it takes a lot of space to correct one-sentence errors.  But I've followed the news, read original speeches, reports, etc., enough to know that many of these claims are dubious or distorted.)\n\nSo, just who is it that has an issue with TRUTH ?     I don't think it's the current President.  Nor would I dare say it's the millions who voted for someone else.  Most of them, I am sure, did what they thought was right.  I also believe most of them, though they may disagree with Bush in small ways or large, do NOT simply dismiss him as a liar.   (Don't be fooled by those who make the most noise!  And I'm not even saying THEY are all liars.  I believe some are simply and sincerely mistaken.  I would hope they would show the rest of us, with whom they disagree, similar respect and not assume base motives and stupidity.)
920004
I agree -- but it seems like the only way some people can win is by bringing someone else down instead of telling me what changes THEY will make.  I admit, if another candidate did something unethical or consistently votes a certain way, I'd like to know, but I can do my own research with a lot less bias.
567124
Seems the jobs Americans just wont do are jobs already held...By our politicians!! It would be really nice to see them just do their job.
854631
All you have to do is PROVE it, with FACTS not sound bites, political ads, or forgeign propaganda. Does obstructing "honest" elections mean making it harder for the dead in Chicago to vote or guarranteeing the U.S. military votes WILL be counted? CIA agents (she was a analyst, not a female James Bond) are not allowed to use assets for private or poltical gains, as her husband was doing, "outing" her instead of a reprimand was not right, but better than "silencing". The U.S. Constitution does not guarrantee any rights to non-citizens, especially not ones plotting to attack this country or helping those that are. AND you have to show his actions are different not only from any predecessor in the White House, but democrats will be very careful not to impeach him for anything they might want to do themselves. Lying under oath in his depsotion in the Kathleen Willey/Gennifer Flowers sexual harassment suit about Monica Lewinski, and the dress surfaing to prove he lied under oath and thereby thwarted justice, was a criminal act they could PROVE. It was not to defend the country from terrorism, it was to defend Bubba's poor judgement and being arrogant enough to think he was untouchable by justice. Clinton bypassed Congress all the time with things like the "Kyoto Treaty" which since Bush was elected (YES he won, no matter how many times they recounted and punched chads out for Gore) has been called the "Kyoto Accord" because Clinton tried to enforce it without ratification of Congress, wait and see if democrats pass it, because it gives an unfair advantage to bigger polluters like China and India and gives money to undeveloped countries by allowing them to sell "pollution credits" to polluting ones, it penalized the USA more than anyone else, naturally they all want it.  Impeached means put under congressional review. Jim Carville, Al Franken and Bob Shrum are very effective political spinsters, they are not telling "facts" they are trying persuade undecided and reaffirm the left wing and democrats for political purposes, that is their job, what they say is not reality, it will not hold up in court .  Compared to things democrat Presidents have done in the past, you would have a hard time presenting your list in court, double standards for dems or reps only works in the media. Havn't you noticed the great concern for exposing Mark Foley or the  Valerie Plame matter can wait for years until an election is coming to be disclosed by the press? It is as much propaganda as anything you accuse Bush of spreading. Stick with facts, learn the history of each President, such as Lincoln, who did more to tamper with the balance of powers than anyone else before or since. The Katrina disaster began with a mayor who had been given billions in federal aid to develope a plan and repair floodwalls but had spent it on a lot of talk and studies and shoddy contractor repairs, that was not Bush's fault, maybe help should have got there sooner but New Orleans was not the only place impacted and both mayor and state governor declined help at first and even while critizing federal response later couldn't coordinate where they needed help, shelter, food supplies or law enforcement , local planning is the job of local officials, the feds will send in what they are asked for where it is needed, but they need to be told first. The locals have to ASK the Feds to come in, and have a plan for the response that fits the specific characteristics of their community. That is what your local taxdollar supported politicians are SUPPOSED to be doing in office. The sad thing is New Orleans  will be no better prepared if hit again tomorrow. It also proved the folly of sending money, aid and resources to tsunami relief in Indonesia and earthquake relief in Pakistan when we had our own disaster and could have used those supplies and donations right here at home. The Commander in chief can d
251028
Its all about power to them and nothing else.  They always have their eye on a bigger prize and most wont stop at anything to get it.  Its sad but it is the way it is.  I dont know of a single politician who wasnt crooked in some way or another.
603750
It would be very hard for an honest man to get into office. Our voting system is sponsored by companies and business and agencies. If their campaigns were by taxes and all had an equal say on their issues-that would be fair. An honest man could not raise the funds like Exxon and the Pharmaceuticals (and others)have for their candidate-who will support their issues-thus favors are owed . Sad but true.
314944
I know you are trying to pull liberal's tails on your question.  I never voted in my life.  The thing is, politics in general in America is just a zoo.  All politicians are not worth my time nor respect.  So I try to live a life not needing government by making myself enough money to do as I please.  As far as I am concern, government and people in general are all corrupt in the USA.  People lie everyday, and the media is not objective but a medium for making money from commercials or whatever.  People do what it is they do for money for a better life, business ceos don't act ethically and by nature greedy fat cats, liberals are jealous and want a voice, everybody is just too loud and it makes no difference in my life, i ignore the whole thing but to laugh at libs and the rest of them.  I only support me, my kind, and my family.  I am a racist towards those that are racist against me, that includes all whities from Oklahoma.  See, I don't hide behind political correctness, it is another shame of the left, call it like it is and we all will be better off.  All policians lie, they have to in order to do their job, so life is a big B.S. if you keep it in perspective, all this energy is a waste, just leave me alone to my own resources, stay out of my way, and go suck your own problems for a change.  Good day.
895837
actually-my goal is to run for Senate and become a Senator one day.  i think a big problem is the lack of direct communication between politicians and the people they serve.  plus, negative ads dont help either.  but i am more than willing to go through that because i truly love america and want to serve them.  i actually take criticism fairly well.  i am very polite and very open-minded to peoples' responses.  unfortunately, politicians have to deal with those who know nothing about the political world, or the world in general for that matter-but its freedom of speech and i support that.
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Honest and free elections
971304
I don't think there is such a thing on this planet. Honest and politician should not be used in the same sentence
512123
If you filled out an employment application with as many lies as the politicians tell while campaigning for office, you would either never be hired or you would be fired immediately after they do you background checks.  Secondly, look up the congressional record and see just how much time the politicians work.  It is horrendous how many never vote on legislation or seldom vote.  If you and I missed that amount of time from work. Again the hatchet would fall.  However, when you are paid wheather you come to work or not why work?  I think this is an example of "class welfare".  The reason I call it class welfare is that they have created a system where the politicians are in a class where they receive very high compensation for not working.  As far as them listening to the "people", they think they are the people.  When is the last time you heard one say, "I supported or did not support this legislation because due to the feelings of my constiuents"?  No it is "I" feel so on and so forth. "I" think, "My" opinion.  TERM LIMITS is the answer.  After all congress saw fit to limit the term of the presidency to two elected terms.  Why should congress be above the standards they set for the president.  At least we could get rid of Ted Kennedy, Old Byrd from West Virginia and the rest of that bag of professional politicians.  They are so quick to use the term "our founding fathers".  Well our founding fathers never invisioned a system of permanent/professional politicians.  Most of them were farmers and planters and did their "public service" between planting and harvesting times. And I might add,  with very little compensation for their efforts.  These Bas----- have a strangle hold on our society and we had better take it back or we are done as a free society.