We are watching as the political candidates shoot each other - and it's not pretty. Apparently this vicious "candidates gauntlet" is an expected part of our political system. Why can't we change that? It has become disgustingly nasty and we don't need that to elect anybody.
The government plan devised in 1776 was new to the world. It established the idea that citizens could elect their own government, and if they became unsatisfied with whomever they elected, they could elect a replacement. So far, so good.
One of the flaws in this scheme was the Founders lack of attention to placing candidates before the electorate. From the beginning the system of government was flawed by the unhealthy "vetting" of men and women offering to serve. The ommission of any "rules of engagement" resulted in the currently unrestrained competition for elected positions. This competition has evolved to the point that good, solid prospects for political office simply do not step up to offer their services. At the time our government was conceived, it wasn't perfect - but it was an improvement over any other system on the planet. The Founders provided for imperfections.
The government plan devised in 1776 was new to the world. It established the idea that citizens could elect their own government, and if they became unsatisfied with whomever they elected, they could elect a replacement. So far, so good.
One of the flaws in this scheme was the Founders lack of attention to placing candidates before the electorate. From the beginning the system of government was flawed by the unhealthy "vetting" of men and women offering to serve. The ommission of any "rules of engagement" resulted in the currently unrestrained competition for elected positions. This competition has evolved to the point that good, solid prospects for political office simply do not step up to offer their services. At the time our government was conceived, it wasn't perfect - but it was an improvement over any other system on the planet. The Founders provided for imperfections.
There are ways and means to make adjustments.
Henry Kaiser said the path to success was; " to find a need and fill it". We need to insist on civility and truthful political campaigns at every level. At the same time we need to insist on a careful examination of the credentials, personal integrity, and character of every candidate.
We should never. NEVER AGAIN have an unknown, unvetted President.
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