Obama's Private Prayer Published

[Pam]

But I also think it must be difficult to have every last thing you do and say scrutinized and publicized and looked upon with speculation (and people wonder why the lack of honest and true politicians).

I see things a little reversed from what you say. The reason that people look upon politicians with skepticism is because there has been dishonesty among their ranks. I also do believe that having oneself scrutinized comes with the territory when you put yourself 'out there' to run for office. If there is dirt it will be found and unfortunately sometimes probably even invented from the other side.

[K9soul]

I see things a little reversed from what you say. The reason that people look upon politicians with skepticism is because there has been dishonesty among their ranks. I also do believe that having oneself scrutinized comes with the territory when you put yourself 'out there' to run for office. If there is dirt it will be found and unfortunately sometimes probably even invented from the other side.

I didn't explain this well. I think part of the lack of true and honest politicians because those types either don't get far because they don't paint a "pretty enough picture" to the public. When you think back to some of the old presidents who are considered great, they just were not in the public eye the way they are now with the internet and 24-hour newscasts. They are always "on camera" and so the ones who come forward, I think, are the ones ready to put on a show. It's also like you said of course, you know it's kind of a cause and effect situation I think. I just think it's gotten to the point that a lot of genuine people don't want to touch it or just can't get far because they aren't good at being the perpetual target of the media every hour of every day.

This is kind of going off topic but you got me thinking about it all. I think with the complete lack of personal life or personal space, it tends to attract those more willing to put on a show and do whatever it takes to win as many people over as possible.

[Pam]

I just think it's gotten to the point that a lot of genuine people don't want to touch it

I see exactly what you are saying and totally agree. You almost hate to see a "good" person become a politician because in order to survive in that type of atmosphere they probably, over time, have to compromise some of the principles they had when they went in.