If you were in politics...
If you were in politics, would the public learn something dirty about you or your past?
I can most certainly say that I have things in my past that would shock some. While I won't divulge everything, because I have no plans to go into politics, I will say that I smoked a LOT of weed in high school, long before it was legal here. No other drugs, but I associated with people that did a whole lot of other stuff.
In my teens and 20s, I had several partners, if you will, and that might be seen as a blemish on my past.
I had just filed for divorce from my first husband when I got pregnant with my son by my current husband; so, theoretically my son was a bastard for 6 months.
Well, this is going to be a short one. Share if you dare. Are you brave enough?
Yes, politics is the main idea here; however, this is about if YOU were in politics. This is not a discussion about current or past political figures.
Saint or sinner?
I'm definitely a sinner.
I will not enumerate my past sins here, but they were legend.
My political opponent would just have to google me to win.
I understand.
I'm as pure as the preacher's sheets.....
Just which preacher I'm not saying
I'll believe that when my shit turns purple and smells like rainbow sherbet.
Are you a unicorn?
Yes, I am a sinner. The worst drug I ever did was coke. I was not a virgin when I met my husband. I have accidentally ran over animals.
I yelled at my kids
As in Coca Cola or cocaine?
I was always curious about cocaine, but mainly for the need to feel awake... my hypersomnia and all. However, finding out later from my sleep specialist that it would've literally just made me feel normal... I might've tried it if I'd had known when it was offered.
Cocaine.
It gave me a really good feeling. And then I broke up with my supplier. Best thing I ever did. I sure didn't feel like sleeping when I took it
Used to dabble in pounds of marching powder back in the 70s. Damn lucky I lived through that insane period. Haven't had anything to do with it in over 40 years.
I could never survive politics, and have a hard time understanding why some can put themselves and their families through such intense scrutiny over every detail of your life!
I have a pretty full closet from years of living that would never let me pass muster. LOL
Fun topic. I've wondered many a time why people want to go into politics. I've known, I suppose still do know, many that have.
As for me, its not so much the skeletons in the closet that would act to deter me from running, but the potential heirs that may come out of the woodwork.
My dad was bitching about how the township was run and my mom told him to either run for township supervisor or shut the hell up.
He ran for office and got elected.
See there. Careful what you wish for, you just might get it.
Goes on every day and in various aspects of our lives. I love to watch my kids compete in athletics. I love to bitch about the way the game was managed by the coach. I also love to coach, and get pissed when someone else bitches about the way I manage a game or practice. Hypocrisy at its best.
Oh, this would be great if I was in politics.
A lifetime member of AIM (American Indian Movement) starting when it was first formed in Minneapolis MN 1968. Arrested on a few occasions for whatever.
Un miembro de la cerca blanca en el este de Los Angeles.
If you lived in East Los Angeles, Boyle Heights, Aliso Village you'd know what that is.
The last time I was arrested I pleaded ''temporary insanity'' and they believed me.
I am a member of the of the White Brotherhood of Los Angeles?
Is that the translation?
I have no idea. I have 2 semesters of college Spanish and the only words I recognize is blanca (white), este (I thought it was brother, but wrong) is here? Miembo is member?
You know what....I don't know shit
Translation is ''I am a member of ''white fence'' of East Los Angeles.
I got two words right, then. Not bad for a C student
What is White Fence?
One of the oldest gangs in East Los Angeles.
I sould have said yo estaba (I was) I left that life behind a long time ago.
I was called ''El Indio'' (The Indian)
I could never be in politics either.
They always say the American people are forgiving, but it's not true. Especially when it comes to politics, I see them being judgmental and vindictive.
If I were in politics ???....ROFLMAO!
I could never be in politics as I actually do have a conscience.
See... that's how I feel. I think politics as a whole are untrustworthy; at least it's been that way in my life. I'm sure that the original idea / thought process was honest and trustworthy, but as politics stand today, not so much. Politicians have made it about smearing the opponent and stepping on toes.
There is a huge difference between authoritarian professions and professions that deal with actually providing services to people to enhance emotional well-being. So I have doubts that people were ever much different throughout the evolution of our species.
I believe people, who sincerely care about others, would have a nervous breakdown dealing with the demands of satisfying the never ending emotional demands of a divided populace - not to mention having to try to negotiate with the psychopaths and narcissists scattered throughout the government.
I have no idea how a person who sincerely cares about what other people think of them could survive public office since it is almost a guarantee that a good percentage of voters will hate them for being of the "wrong" party. Then the hatred will devolve down to usual racism, sexism, religious and other divisions.
I recently discovered David McRaney's podcasts of "You are Not so Smart" on youtube. I even ordered his book titled the same. I find the insights into human behavior invaluable in gaining some perspective on why we believe the things we do and structure our life accordingly.
I can’t stand most politicians so politics would never be a choice I would make. To play along with the spirit of the article they would find be to be more in the sinner than saint category. Like a lot of people I did some stupid stuff in my younger days, nothing too illegal though.
Now if they dug into some of my families past. I wouldn’t make it very far.
"If you were in politics, would the public learn something dirty about you or your past?"
Since I'm not in Politics and wouldn't want to be ...... The Answer is ........ NOPE !
They might learn the worst thing anyone can learn about a politician; that I'm an atheist. Of course, my refusal to ass kiss religious groups would probably be a clue.
Just say you didn't inhale and you'll be fine.
Only to prudes.
Like "Slick Willy."
So... the religious and most elderly people.
Exactly, Lol
Quoting Oscar Wilde for this seed is ironic.
His novel, A Picture of Dorian Grey is a perfect analogy for politician's two faces, one of public perfection, one of realities that they hope to keep secret.
Wilde is also an example of a beloved personality, invited to all of the best gatherings, who ended up a pariah.
Wilde is my favorite fiction author.