While still believing there is cause for hope in 2016, in the face of the multiple and significant issues facing our nation, it is vexing to observe the abysmally low level to which our national politics are sinking.
On one side is a candidate who may very well be indicted on felony charges. If the FBI presents charges to the Department of Justice and no indictment ensues, the damage will be immense. If the individual is indicted, some ridiculously argue it would be permissible for the candidate to continue to campaign for office. How telling of the state of American politics if such a scandal were to occur. In the same party is a proudly self-described candidate raging to demolish our basic economy. As the candidate is the most genuine and sincere of those in his party seeking the nomination, it is scary how many people turn out in support.
On the other side is a bombastic, disingenuous candidate who speaks in perpetually negative descriptions and criticisms of the opponents. It is tremendously sad that this candidate leads in individual polling. Others campaigning for this party's nomination range from the virtually unknown to the shrill to the complaining, with one perhaps filling a proper role. Still, not unlike the other party, no stellar candidate stands out.
A criminal and a fool lead the polling for their respect parties. This alone speaks to the abysmally low level of American politics. Were it not the highest office in the land to which the aspire, it would make great comedic theater.
Still seeing 2016 as a year of promise, I hope the nation can put aside the criminals and idiots and rise to select a good person who will work with leaders from both parties to find compromise solutions to move our country forward, unify the citizenry (after nearly eight years of purposeful divisive rhetoric), and restore honor to the political class.
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