Campaign Banter

On the campaign trail, each of the potential candidates preaches new policies and programs to make our nation a better place to live.
From universal healthcare to money for college, each candidate's promises sound great to the potential voters, and are great in theory.
But are they logistically plausible?
For the most part, no. They are simply attempts to get that particular candidate elected. And although they sound great in theory, most would be much too costly to ever become public policy, and have absolutely no chance of ever becoming reality.
However, with each day and each speech, these promises gain followers. Followers who may not realize just what they are buying into: an idea that will never become a reality.
In part, it is the voter's own fault for buying into these niceities. After all, it is the voter's responsibility to inform themselves. This process of informing one's self should include knowing which promises are actually possible, and which are merely attempts to gain votes.
For the most part, however, it is our entire system's fault. These falsities are a huge part of being a politician, a huge part of getting elected, and a huge part of gaining a following in the electoral process.

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