Perhaps like war, politics is also deceit and what I’m about to say is
probably an opponent’s very last weapon, BUT:
I find it hypocritical for one to have a candidate against another
person’s political party, yet seeking to impel that person to vote NOT on party
lines but on qualification (that some of us take for competence), conveying the
impression that one’s candidate is the one.
Like, ha! You wonder; when the hell did all these disenchanted people
became super-league specialists on competency assessment?
See, in a democratic election campaign, parties compete for votes
without restraint. The aim is to elect a candidate who will try to carry out
your party’s policies, that’s how it works. So, if your numbers aren’t giving
you confidence, you’re probably not ready to run with the big dogs. I’d suggest
you stay on the porch, meanwhile praying for a miracle. Or just give up and
enjoy the ambience.
P.S. - the line of reasoning becomes prudent where a piece of
legislation is to be passed for instance, because it’s a different ball game.
Then you can ask your legislators to vote not on party lines, but on what the
French call ‘raison d'État’ - national interest; literally "reason of
State."
No comments:
Post a Comment