The choice in politics isn’t usually between black and white. It’s between two horrible shades of gray.
~ Lord Thorneycroft
The more I watch news reports about the GOP presidential candidates, and the more I think about the current administration and what has been done, and not done, over the last three years, the more I feel that the choices open to me are really picking between the lesser of all evils.
I’m underwhelmed by the slate of candidates being paraded around by the Republican Party, but I’m more concerned by the thought of having another four years with this Democrat administration.
Yet, no matter which candidate I eventually support, I remain disgusted by the partisan media coverage, and level of disrespect and vilification shown to all of those in the political spotlight. Is it truly necessary to tear other people down to lift yourself up?
Submitted as part of Shell’s “Pour Your Heart Out” writing prompt at Things I Can’t Say. Please stop by to read the other posts, and give a little comment love.
Thin spiral notebook 
It’s so hard to know what is the truth when both sides are busy saying awful things about each other.
I can probably say right now that I already know how I’ll vote… but it is a case of the lesser of two evils.
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Such true words! If only they would inspire true change. We can only hope.
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My youngest is finally old enough to vote. He’s so excited! I hate to tell him how disappointed I am that his first voting experience is so, well, disappointing.
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My youngest just turned 18, so he’s old enough to vote in this election too. I know what you mean about feeling disappointed for him.
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After 40 years of faithful voting, I’ve come to the conclusion that the only thing that will save our country is Term Limits. Specifically, one term for a President, one term for a Senator, and two terms for a Congressman.
Then maybe office holders (regardless of party) will be more interested in the good of the country than keeping Their Job
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Oh, I’d be all about term limits, but I don’t believe any sitting Congress would allow that to be put to a vote of WE the PEOPLE.
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I really have nothing insightful to add – you did an excellent job of thoroughly yet concisely articulating my exact feelings. It really is a “lesser of two evils” situation.
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Apparently it is. The whole bunch of them seem to have forgotten that they are supposed to represent the country, not their own vested interests, big corporations, lobbyists or the top 1%. Politics are really rather disgusting these days.
Years ago, I had a “Miss Piggy for President” bumper sticker on my car. I wonder if I still have that…
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With the new Muppets Movie coming out, maybe we should start a grassroots campaign to get Miss Piggy back in as a candidate.
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She couldn’t be any worse than the current pool of candidates out there. 😉
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Oh I agree, I totally agree!
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Love this picture 🙂
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