masks

I don’t know how many of you have been keeping a close watch on the current presidential campaign this year, but all of its ridiculousness has finally caught up to me. I have never realized until now how much the media has played a role in presidential elections. As much as both sides of the race seem to be genuinely interested in the well-being of the majority of Americans, the strong egos that both democrats and republicans project are more apparent than ever. I understand that both John McCain and Barrack Obama have to advertise their beliefs, credentials, and promises to the American people, but the general concepts of humility modesty seem to be lost. By strong egos, I mean that this election has been turning more and more egotistical. After watching numerous speeches, debates, and commercials concerning the current political agendas of both Barrack Obama and John McCain, I feel as though they are wearing “masks.” This is only my visual way of describing politicians in an abstract idea. Politicians constantly feel compelled to project images in order to win over American votes. It is like they are wearing masks for the different crowds that they wish to please. In other words, it’s all about the image. For example: in order for John McCain to appear more youthful and physically appealing has chosen a VP running mate who is young and beautiful. The best choice as far as intellect and experience? That’s a question voters should be pondering.