Gotcha questions in politics
@oneoveralpha (434)
Brookville, Pennsylvania
November 5, 2015 5:28pm CST
It seems whenever a politician - from whatever party - does poorly in a debate or whatever, they usually blame "Gotcha questions." But many of these politicians are running for President of the United States, which is a rather demanding job. So is it just me, or does it make sense that if a politician is routinely tripped up by gotcha questions, either not seeing them coming or not figuring out how to reply to them, then maybe they're not smart enough to be President?
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@oneoveralpha (434)
• Brookville, Pennsylvania
5 Nov 15
True, but I won't be holding my breath waiting for an honest answer from a politician.
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
5 Nov 15
@oneoveralpha I fully agree with you on that point. However, it shows what a terrible state our political situations have reached when politicians find it necessary to constantly lie in order to keep their jobs.
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@Missmwngi (12927)
• Nairobi, Kenya
7 Nov 15
True i agree with that,further more we expect them to be smart enough if they need this job
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@Kazemononoke (248)
• United States
7 Nov 15
Some of these questions really aren't answerable without giving a questionable answer anyway. No one is perfect and every person's personal opinions will be different. The question is who can lead the country the best, and depending on the public's majority stances on important debates (gay marriage, economy debt, etc...), it isn't always the best leader that is chosen.
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@arthurchappell (45002)
• Preston, England
7 Nov 15
in the UK our politicians often get the questions in advance to have time to prepare answers that often don't relate to the question anyway
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@oneoveralpha (434)
• Brookville, Pennsylvania
7 Nov 15
I'd be okay if they got the general topics that would be brought up, but getting the actual questions seems too much like, "Here's the test I'll be testing you on because we know you'll too stupid to pass it anyway else."
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@arthurchappell (45002)
• Preston, England
7 Nov 15
@oneoveralpha yes it ends up sounding very contrived and off-pat, with spin doctors writing the answers for them
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@cmoneyspinner (9221)
• Austin, Texas
6 Nov 15
I agree. Our nation's leader will be on the world stage and be a leader among world leaders too. The job is not easy. Haven't watched the debates. The cream will rise to the top.
@cmoneyspinner (9221)
• Austin, Texas
9 Nov 15
@oneoveralpha - It is my hope that the citizens of America will be able to tell the difference between “cream” and “scum”. If not, we will either suffer through and survive the presidential years or push the handy “impeach” button and get rid of him or her.
@oneoveralpha (434)
• Brookville, Pennsylvania
6 Nov 15
Will the cream rise to the top, or the scum you need to scrap off? :D
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@Tampa_girl7 (48927)
• United States
7 Nov 15
They should just respond truthfully. I am Leary of someone who is silent and trys to avoid answering.
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@Jessicalynnt (50525)
• Centralia, Missouri
7 Nov 15
I would rather them say, you know what, I dont know, let me get back to you, than make things up
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