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Hey everyone, this is my first post, and maybe I shouldn't be making a topic like this, but I think there are a lot of good political opinions on this site (especially Cable, War, and Baatezu), and I would like to hear more from all of you. I read though all of the last political thread (took me all day) and I think there are some new issues to discuss.
First, I'd like to know how all of you feel about the direction that politics are heading in the 21st century. Specifically the trend toward sensationalism. I've noticed from many people that I have talked to that their determining factor in this election has come from largely sensational issues (abortion, gay marriage, etc.) and less on national issues (economic/foreign policy). Do you think it is good or bad that we have a media system that concentrates on these issues? and if you don't like it, what do you think we should do to change it (after all, it's the public interest that dictates the ratings..)?
Second, now that Bush is in his second term, a certain amount of accountability is absolved from him, since he can't run for a third term. All that is left is how he will be viewed in history. What do you think he will do now to solidify his position as one of the most influential presidents?
and Finally, how do you all feel about "elitist" organizations (i.e. Skull and Bones)?. I think I know how Baatezu feels, and I would like him to explain it more (without getting into a conspiratorial rant). But I also know that there is a finite number of people that have the education, training, and connections to hold such prestigious positions. And a society that trains these people to hold powerful, world-changing occupations might not be that bad a thing, as long as they do it with good intentions.
Anyway, I think these issues are a good way to continue the Exp0sed political crossfire. If not, I hope someone else starts a thread, because I would still like to hear more from all of you.
First, I'd like to know how all of you feel about the direction that politics are heading in the 21st century. Specifically the trend toward sensationalism. I've noticed from many people that I have talked to that their determining factor in this election has come from largely sensational issues (abortion, gay marriage, etc.) and less on national issues (economic/foreign policy). Do you think it is good or bad that we have a media system that concentrates on these issues? and if you don't like it, what do you think we should do to change it (after all, it's the public interest that dictates the ratings..)?
Second, now that Bush is in his second term, a certain amount of accountability is absolved from him, since he can't run for a third term. All that is left is how he will be viewed in history. What do you think he will do now to solidify his position as one of the most influential presidents?
and Finally, how do you all feel about "elitist" organizations (i.e. Skull and Bones)?. I think I know how Baatezu feels, and I would like him to explain it more (without getting into a conspiratorial rant). But I also know that there is a finite number of people that have the education, training, and connections to hold such prestigious positions. And a society that trains these people to hold powerful, world-changing occupations might not be that bad a thing, as long as they do it with good intentions.
Anyway, I think these issues are a good way to continue the Exp0sed political crossfire. If not, I hope someone else starts a thread, because I would still like to hear more from all of you.