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CBS' Dick Meyer On Negative Ads And The Degradation Of Politics

[gmond]

Quote from the article:
"Can you imagine blatantly and publicly lying about a rival at work, a nasty Little League coach, a teacher in your kid's school or someone running against you for the school board? Think about what it takes to do something like that. It takes a person who doesn't feel shame or embarrassment."

That's right, it takes a person who is a politican.

[frankly6]

Had enough? Vote for change.

[fascistusa]

Issues?

Let's try the AMERICAN FASCISM going on today.

Our NEWS is PROPOGANDA.

We are in CONSTANT WAR.

We have FRAUDULENT ELECTION.

The RICH/CORPORATIONS run AMERICA.

We are nearly a POLICE STATE.

Some politicians will do anything to win by appealing to the lowest aspects of our personalities...these candidates are without scruples and, worse, they think it is appropriate to be so nasty. This kind of ad brings shame on the party sponsoring it and should be punished at the polls. However, it may work in Tennessee and what does that say about America!

[consciousnes]

You can't beleive any of the commercials that are on the media today. They simply pick a number and put it out there to either look good or slam their oponent.
The only way to get to the truth is to go on line and get the records for yourself, if you can find them. They hid so many things in the bottom of laws they pass as riders, unless you are a lawyer, you will never know who did what.
Why do lawyers run for office?

[mintmilano]

" By the way, factcheck.org found that while both parties have behaved poorly, the Republicans have been more outrageous. No surprise there, since they're the ones who are running behind. "

It isn't just that they are running behind. They did the same thing the last two times, when they were running ahead... it's their nature.

[tibu987]

I know people who vote along straight party lines,i.e., they vote for all the members of their preferred party. They do not know or understand the issues and that is fine with them, they do now want to invest any time in learning the issues. But, it makes them feel patriotic to vote, so they do. Duh!
I know people who are doing well financially and they thus vote for the party in office, they do not want to lose a good thing and do not give a *** about the issues. So, whatever important issues there are really do not matter to them as long as they can protect their current situation. Duh!
I know people that do not vote at all, ever. They, of course, know nothing about any issues and feel that their vote does not matter and whatever the outcome, they can complain about the issues and people they do not like. Duh!
This is is a pretty accurate corollary of American voters and precisely why the people in Washington hold the voters in such low esteem and find them so easy to manipulate. The recent flap over Kerry's statement blown so out of proportion, is an attempt by Washington to manipulate voters.
I am an independent voter and have followed the issues as well as anyone. I will vote for some members of both parties. I will try to vote the creeps and corrupt slimeballs out of office and some new, fresh faces in, not yet spoiled by the system.
Vote on Tuesday, Nov. 7th.
Vote the bad, corrupt people out.

[shingles1]

"Is "stay the course" a plan for Iraq?"

Clearly it is.
It's just a remarkably stupid plan.

[cofmanaaron]

One_American: maybe you would hear a plan on these issues if you would give the democrats a fair hearing, or if the majority of people these days were capable of responding to anything but negativity. Is "stay the course" a plan for Iraq?

[one_american]

Cut the cr@p, Democrats.

What is the Democrat's plan to secure the peace in Iraq and help them establish a Democracy?

What is the Democrat's plan to fight terrorism in the world today?

What is the Democrat's plan to deal with North Korean nuclear ambitions?

What is the Democrat's plan to deal with Iran's nuclear ambitions?

I have not heard even ONE Democrat explain how they would accomplish any of these goals.

You only have a few days to come up with something besides Bush-bashing propaganda.

Show America you really have a leg to stand on; or you will be voted down and cast as bad-mouthing, do-nothing, troop-bashing liberals and relegated to the trash-heap of history.

[wskowalski]

and as we would expect, all the examples of this "parasitic slime" come from republicans.

because of course, everything dems speak is truthful, thoughtful, objective, focused on the issues, uplifting, visionary, inspirational - and more.

Everything the other side says is nasty, personal, false and motivated only by a desire
1 - to get those worthless poor, 2 - reward the evil rich, and 3 - drive gas prices up so the rich can profit even more (unless its just before the election in which cases gas prices must be temporarily lowered to deceive gullible voters).

Your crocodile tears over this "terrible" situation are a joke.

[ozonmojo]

Given the abysmal level of morality in the society,it is sheer hypocrisy to bemoan the nasty election ads alone.The guiding principle has always been "Do unto him before he does unto you ".

[adventurepa]

This is a good reason why we should vote out all of the incumbents. Lets hope the election does not get stolen again.

Voting machines can be hacked. A paper trail and reciept should be issued and congress should mandate this into law.

It is terrible that someone can be elected, not because of what they will do for US, but on negative slants against their opponent.
America needs to get centered and vote on the issues that effect us all.
Then select a candidate that will make it happen.
The one with the best plan.
Instead the American public are played,
with politics, spin and anything but the real issues.

[tejasdemo]

kalatur....in alot of cases....yep, they are. A college degree and a lot of money doesnt guarantee that you are not a moron.

[kalatur]

"It's the best argument against college on the planet."

Let me understand this. College grads are more moronic than non-college grads?

[tejasdemo]

The problem isnt the ads. The problem is (and it is a very serious one) is that there are a serious number of morons who vote in this country. Morons with college educations and a whole lot of money.

They believe the ads. It's the best argument against college on the planet.

[kalatur]

"I still think a federal law banning negative advertising would be in everyone's best interest... making it illegal to comment on your opponent..."

How about a federal law banning elections. That would surely prevent negative ads.

[lunasi-2009]

I still think a federal law banning negative advertising would be in everyone's best interest... making it illegal to comment on your opponent... just state your own qualifications, opinions and plans... like they're doing in Vermont this year. Kudos to Vermont!
(I should be called Pollyanna!)

[bluestardad]

Where is Mark Foley? Why is he not in Jail? He solicited underage children for fornication. Why has he not been charged? Why is he permitted to roam free after his 30 days in Rehab? Is there a different standard for child predators if they are from Congress? If he were on Dateline NBC he would have been arrested. Please let us know and take action, the American People are watching.

[shingles1]

And if you don't believe ME about the CMPA, go to their website. The report is a pathetic 1 page and looks like my drunken grandmother typed it up.

As I said, a joke.