Political Commercials

As the political commercials appear with an alarming frequency, vague statements are given prominence and urgency. The commercials are aimed straight at the hearts and minds of the middle class. The commercials use the indirect cadence of “spreading the news, not the facts.” This is the language of gossip and slander. It is not the language of truth. Political campaigns spend more time distorting the truth than actually presenting ideas. This year words like “maverick” and “reformer” are hyped. What do they really mean? Is the American public really supposed to believe that the cabinet members of the new administration will all be new untested would be civil servants who have never been to Washington except for a class trip? Is the American public really supposed to believe that increased off shore drilling will immediately lower the price of gas? Is the American public really supposed to accept the “increased taxes are coming! increased taxes are coming!” battle cry?

Why aren’t we seeing commercials about improving the public schools? Why aren’t we seeing commercials about ending homelessness? The true social problems are not being addressed. The American public is being clobbered with silly nonsense without either style or substance. The same old commercials, in the same old educated, insulated voices are stopping by the homes of the American public for a friendly chat. I think that it is time that the door is closed in their faces.

It is important that all Americans know as much about the issues and the candidates as possible. Sadly, the commercials do not provide any information.