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Mudslinging at its Best Highlights the Worst Aspects of Society

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This article worries me for several reasons. I don’t necessarily agree that this is a Republican problem, because I’m sure one can find plenty of examples of Democrats doing the same thing. However, it serves as a blatant reminder of how little politicians (Republican or Democrat) actually focus on the issues that affect their constituencies and instead just try to associate their opponents with as many negative labels and connotations as possible (I especially hate the ad concerning Harold Ford; whoever came up with that ad should be exiled). Additionally, it’s even more disturbing that people actually believe these ads, and base their votes off of them. That these cheap ( and sometimes ridiculous, racist and/or homophobic) propaganda tricks are so carelessly employed is a sad reflection on American politicians; the fact that they actually work is a pathetic reflection on American society. On a lighter note, I’ll pick my favorite political campaign, which has dominated every form of media in Chicago for months. When I’m driving, it flashes before my eyes; when I’m listening to the radio, it’s echoing in the background, and when I’m watching Friends at night, it continues to haunt me.  It’s gotten to the point where I often find myself waking up to this question in the morning: “Judy Baar Topinka, what’s she thinking?” Judy, just what are you thinking? Chicago is dying to know…

11-06-2006

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