Obama is my Homeboy! Her story is my story!, Politicians = New Celebrities Options

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Does it bother anyone that our politicians are now celebrities worthy of gracing the covers of Ok! and US Weekly?

So many women jumped on the Palin bandwagon and are supporting her (despite that fact that I think she's absolutely lacks the credential to be VP) because her 17-year-old daughter is pregnant. Their slogan is "Her story is my story" They like her because they can relate to her.

I understand you want someone who shares your views. But really, to support someone because you can relate to them?

The last time that happened, Bush was elected (a large percentage of people said they voted for Bush because he was the one they thought they could share a beer with).

What happened to voting based on their stances? What are the pitfalls of people voting based on who they can relate to? What are the advantages?

I'm just grabbing for a debate.

[only-tuesdays]

What happened to voting based on their stances? What are the pitfalls of people voting based on who they can relate to? What are the advantages?

What happened is America as a whole has gotten less intelligent. How many people do you know who actually watch the debates and understand everything that is going on? How many people care enough to even do their research on the candidates? I admit,I haven't done very thorough research, but I have done enough to know that I don't agree with McCain on anything he stands for.

America likes getting the dirt on people. Look at what our magazines are filled with. Gossip and trash about celebrities. How are politicians going to get any attention if they don't make themselves known through these same venues? I'm a little irked that they have Twitter, Myspace, and Facebook accounts. I don't think the President of the United States should be so....normal. They need to be at a higher level than your average joe. They're leading the country, they'd better have more intelligence, and access to more intelligent people than them.

Sarah Palin just annoys me. Yes, her 17 year old daughter is pregnant, and engaged to her baby's father. Sarah Palin endorses abstinence only education. She doesn't believe in organizations like Planned Parenthood. I'm sure she also personally pushes for waiting until marriage for sex. But apparently she can't even lead her own household enough, how the hell is she going to potentially lead the country? I don't want that woman in office. Vice President or otherwise. She can go back to Alaska.