One thing I have long noticed about presidential candidates (and this applies

[razorman]

to both parties) is the way they will make promises to their followers about what they will do when they become president. They often promise to take certain actions without regard to the fact that there is a congress, which must also be part of the action. For instance, "I will lower this tax", or "I will fund this program"; as if they can do such things without approval from the House or Senate. I suppose this has always happened, but it just bothers me a little.

[Agnosticsherbet]

1. I am more bothered by voters who think campaign promises

Are more than hot air.

[razorman]

2. True. If voters were not so gullible and uninformed, such tactics

wouldn't work as often as they do.

[pinboy3niner]

3. Trump is saying "I will pass..."

But all he passes is gas.

[razorman]

5. While he isn't the only one doing this, he is probably the most blatant.

[Old Codger]

4. As far as I remember

An that covers many years and many political campaigns, it has always been a joke when anyone said "campaign promise" .

[razorman]

6. Quite right. Neither party has a monopoly on it. I also notice how

political candidates like to use martial language. "I am going to 'fight' for you. "I will 'battle' 'special interests' for you.", and so forth. As if they are actually in an arena, risking life and limb for us, their beloved constituents.