Yes, mixed for me too. The politicians that win elections will often be the ones that best utilize the technology, psychology, sociology and opinion polls of the day. It used to be kissing babies. Now it is Whole Management of of all political Dimensions (WMDs). It was for good reason that Nikita Khrushchev said "politicians are the same all over, they promise to build a bridge even where there is no river". Many thousands of others have uttered similar sentiments.
The question is whether we can improve upon the process in which leaders get elected. I dont know if that is necessary. I view the political process as a sorting process. One must display a wide assortment of skills in becoming a high-ranking government official including but certainly not limited to hiring, managing, public speaking, negotiating and fund raising. While there isn't perfect correspondence between those skills necessary to attain political office and those necessary to be successful in it there is certainly some.
Last edited by Colin at Jun 18 2003, 04:23 PM
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