I am a pre-junior in the Film and Video program here at Drexel University, who spends far too many hours in the editing labs. This is the first course I have taken which uses the technology we have available on the internet to this extent.
I come from a family with very decided political opinions -- not necessarily in harmony with either of the prevailing Republican or Democratic parties. I believe that you should vote for the best person for the job regardless of race or gender. However, in my opinion, this upcoming election doesn't offer any promising candidates.
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How would you define a promising candidate? If I were to turn the several possibilities into a multiple choice test question, that reflect my definition of the ideal candidate... well I think you can see where I stand.
A) Taking the things said during the campaign period and actually implementing them post-election?
B) Saying what needs to be said in order to gain popularity?
C) Taking the things said during the campaign period and actually implementing them post-election?
D) Taking the things said during the campaign period and actually implementing them post-election?
I think I've made it obvious enough, perhaps not which letter I'd go with, but rather which concept I'd select. Too bad it's only a concept though. And although it may seem like we could make history with the winner of the upcoming election... I'm not sure if making history is as important as creating a stable country - the "silent promise" that all [unpromising] candidates seem to share.
There is a saying that goes something like: Actions speak louder than words. Following that saying, I question how we are to base our decision - a major and potentially revolutionary decision, on the mere words of the candidates. Rarely do we hear the truth from any of the candidates: You know America, I can't really do that.
We really don't know how they will serve as leaders... especially based off some of their radical ideas of change. Change is something that is a slow process, and requires the consent of a group in its entirety in order to be a successful change. And as a democratic nation, with two rival parties... how would we ever receive the consent of the entire nation?
It seems like we are putting a lot more 'Hope' in some of the candidates than trust and accountability. And for these reasons, I agree with you when you say that "...this upcoming election doesn't offer any promising candidates."
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