[jerry292]

Yeah I didn’t think Gore was all that exciting either so I can understand. But unfortunately everything has to be one side or the other. Even science.

[forgetfulusr]

I don't understand this about politics - what needs to be exciting? What does it mean for a politician to be boring? Even back then, I thought politicians are elected to be boring. I am ESL, is this word used differently in politics?and how was Bush exciting? Is it some flashiness he maintained? I think I misunderstand.

[everdev]

Politics has become entertainment. It's like a reality show where contestants gradually get kicked off.

In one election someone even proposed a litmus test "who would you rather have a beer with?". In other it's been "who would you invite into your home". Neither are ever going to happen, but it's easier to tug at people's emotions than get them to listen to information.

[everdev]

Yeah, for some reason that explanation really bugged me. If the vote was for policy reasons I wouldn't have felt as upset.

[jerry292]

Remember when Bush senior had a climate policy. This change really shows how money can manipulate public opinion and politicians’ “decisions”