"Probably what we all want: Honesty, free of baggage, want what's best for the country.
But only the most pollyannaistic would ever hope a candidate like that hits the ballots. Dynasties are forming (duh) and they don't follow the rules or care about the people.
Posted by goatman at 2019-08-26 02:59 AM"
I'd agree, up to a point.
For example:
IMHO, it's not pollyannaistic to hope for such a candidate, but likely it is pollyannaistic to expect such a candidate to appear on a ballot.
I'm also inclined to disagree on "what we all want". I have encountered quite a few folks who do not concern themselves with "baggage" or "honesty" or at least consider them a very low priority criteria for deciding on who to vote for. Of course, it likely depends upon the degree of "honesty" and "baggage". I suspect there has not been a person on Earth who was completely honest and had no baggage for almost two millennia. BTW, as I recall, He was not particularly well-received by everyone.
IMHO, "want what's best for the country" is definitely open to debate. It also seems like the old adage on how to make money in the stock market. Buy low; sell high. Again, a true statement, but not useful (especially if there's disagreement on "what is best for the country").
I realize that my question was quite broad, but was hoping to narrow it a bit by limiting the answer to just your opinion.
MY behind.... oops
Hell, even I ... Chinese-Jew (I'm 75% serious) ... am more genuine than those Israeli clowns.