By Tim Baldwin
Free governments are designed with human survival and happiness in mind. Unfortunately, these systems can become distorted by disingenuous politicians, among other things. Most people want authentic politicians – people they like and trust – to lead. Who are they?
Between Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders, Sanders demonstrates considerable more genuineness. His message against crony-capitalism, the police state and foreign entanglement has been consistent for decades, much like Ron Paul, and he doesn’t have the appearance of being bought by big money. Clinton has the opposite image.
As for Jeb Bush, many see him like the Clintons. Rand Paul, the most libertarian type, was the only candidate during the recent debates to lambast Donald Trump for his considering running as an Independent. Paul, being the son of Mr. Independent himself, could have scored big by joining Trump. Rand is trying hard to appease mainstream. Trump appears genuine in that he speaks brashly and doesn’t care how media critiques him. Analysts surmise that Trump is leading polls because of this authenticity, similar to how Ron Paul did.
Most want to vote for genuine politicians. Surely politicians know this, so why are there so many (seemingly) disingenuous politicians? Over-simply stated, government systems encourage it especially the bigger and more expansive they become. This is why people like Ron Paul, Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump help cleanse the system. Maybe one will actually win one day.
By Joe Carbonari
Hillary Clinton should stop playing the grandmother. She is unartful in the role. She wants us to believe that she is a nice, competent woman we can trust. Many of us would like to believe that. Many of us do, but “just your average grandma” she is not.
She is taking bad advice. She is not warm and fuzzy. She should move on. We don’t need warm and fuzzy; we need courage, competence, and decency. She has it and she should show it. She’s tough. Some hate it; some respect it. I think it’s a plus. She also likes her privacy. That is understandable. Unfortunately, her email set-up was an overreach. She shouldn’t have done it. She should admit it, publically regret it, and move on. Lesson learned. She can survive, authentically, as herself.
As for Donald Trump, I pray that his wings are wax. He has become a too-old joke – dangerous and annoying. He is, however, authentic. He is a showman and the self-admitted star of the Trump Show. He is a celebrity. He knows it; he shows it; he loves it. He is a vent for our anger, but not a leader to follow. He makes “business decisions.” Decisions based on the net good for himself. His humanitarian instincts are as yet un-noted. He is snide and blustery. His “authenticity” is not enough. To support him is irresponsible.