Enough Political Theater: Substance Over Spectacle

Focus on real issues, not the mudslinging, to save our constitutional republic.

I don’t know about you, but I’ve had enough of all this political theater with mud-slinging every which way. Should we be focusing on substance rather than spectacle? While such poor behavior by the media, the candidates, and their supporters has been going on since politics began, I’ve had enough and am jumping off that campaign train. I’ve had enough of the BS, as I seek rational minds that haven’t been brainwashed.

Candidates, the media, and supporters often resort to personal attacks, sensational soundbites, and catchy bumper sticker-style slogans to capture eyeballs for the 6 o’clock news. While effective, this is not good for our mental health and usually offers the opposite of meaningful discourse. Rather than informed voters, we have foaming at the mouth of people voting against someone rather than for someone.

While this is nothing new, aren’t you tired of being led around by emotion rather than reason? Aren’t you smarter than to allow yourself to be swayed by a catchy phrase rather than focusing on substantive issues? Our Constitutional Republic relies on the ultimate power of representing us with the voters, a heavy responsibility. And with that responsibility, the voter needs to sift through the noise and focus on what is truly important for the future of this country. Voters must ignore all BS and focus on the issues important to them to make an informed, reasoned decision based on their values. Only through this mindset can we break free from making such important decisions based on vitriol over substance.

Another important aspect in selecting a candidate is their leadership qualities. After all, a candidate may align with the voters but may have poor leadership qualities, which offers many challenges in dealing with other countries. Additionally, if they have poor leadership, they may not be able to get those important issues we just discussed across the congressional finish line to be signed into law. So, we need to consider voting for those who have integrity, vision, and the ability to unite us rather than separate us.

Ignoring the mudslinging surrounding the 2024 presidential election and focusing on the issues that matter most is not only a rational approach but a necessary one. The country's future depends on the electorate’s ability to cut through the noise and make informed decisions based on substantive issues and leadership qualities. By doing so, voters can ensure their chosen leader is equipped to address the nation’s challenges and guide it toward a prosperous future.

In the words of Ayn Rand, “The question isn't who is going to let me; it's who is going to stop me.” In this context, it’s about stopping distraction and focusing on your choices with a sound and reasonable mindset.