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No, The 2020 Election Doesn’t Have an Ideal Candidate Either
It’s not a coincidence. It’s a trend.
A few days ago, I saw an odd political sign in my neighbor’s yard. It was so strange, I pulled out my phone, and took a photo.
The homeowner walked outside and caught me in the act. Embarrassed, I waved and gave him an awkward smile. Maybe he would explain the sign. Instead, he just looked at me and shrugged.
When your ideal presidential candidate for 2020 is “any dog,” I guess no comment is needed.
It’s tempting to believe politics has never been this bad. That isn’t true. Not so long ago, people were beating each other over the head with sticks in the Senate Chamber. Politics is an ugly business by nature. It can’t possibly be a surprise to watch a debate in which the only thing you learn is that both candidates have no respect for the other.
But 200 years ago, you might have read about bad behavior in the weekly newspaper. Now, you see it on your phone, in real time, every single day. Sins of each candidate are constantly dragged forward. It’s like the world’s most depressing parade.
Biden is accused of sexual assault. Trump is inspiring violent extremists. And if you’re thinking of voting for Kanye West because he isn’t one of those corrupt…
