The Politics Of Hate

At the back of every politician's mind that I know is to win. On surface that is not a bad ambition. The problem comes in when one wants to win at any cost and is willing to pay the price.

Interestingly enough, these candidates usually don’t come out swinging. To begin with, it is all smiles and roses. After all, one mustn’t offend the opposition’s constituency; the goal is to win them over. Little by little, as the race goes on, however, the gloves come off and it’s all bare knuckles after that.

Any projectile in their arsenal is fair game, too. Lies; character assassination; dirty innuendos; anonymous “tips” to the press; past indiscretions (the fresher, the better); hacking emails; hidden cameras. Hey! This is only the surface.

About the sneakiest attack I know, however, is the “Look. I am better than he or she is. Why, I haven’t smoked or cursed or run around with those that did.” Implying, of course, that they are running against a moral degenerate. 

You haven’t? Well, that’s fine and dandy. So what? What difference does that make? First of all, that role is hypocritical. Secondly, what the voting public should be concerned about is not your self righteousness, but what you and your opponents solutions are. Thirdly, granted moral are important and absolutely essential, but the bottom-line is always repentance and forgiveness.

We all need forgiveness, even Mr. or Ms. Self-righteousness. That’s what I look for; and, I believe, that is what God looks for also.

So, I say, enough of the politics of hate; and this, “Look at me. Look at how good I am;” and let’s get on with solving what is wrong with America.

Sure, it would be nice to have a perfect candidate, but until one comes along, I am willing to settle for one who has sought for and received forgiveness; provided, of course, their policies are right for America.