More Political Sewage
January 7, 2012
I just read the following on the Fox News website. It confirms something I’ve known for a long time … but still … it’s disturbing to see it stated so blatantly. Does this bother anyone else besides me?
A New Hampshire surrogate for Mitt Romney said at a local political event that it’s evident he will be the Republican presidential nominee and suggested that “beliefs and principles” should not be the deciding factor for voters.
State Sen. Gary Lambert said the most important thing is to nominate somebody who can defeat President Obama.
“I don’t get it. This is not about picking a favorite, it’s not about picking someone you like,” Lambert said. “It’s not about picking someone even with your own beliefs and principles. This is about picking a person who can beat Barack Obama, period.”
Simply put: A candidate’s beliefs and principles are no longer relevant in the halls of power … and it is a nuisance to the politician when the electorate thinks that they OUGHT to be important. What IS important, apparently, is getting enough votes to “beat” the opponent. And if that is true, then why should we expect that beliefs and principles will play any part in the tactics used to achieve that end … and to keep the power once it has been won.
Is it any wonder that our country is in the mess it is in?
Blechhh!
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