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angrychair

(10,487 posts) Thu Jan 16, 2025, 02:42 PM Jan 16

Running for public office

I considered running for public office but realized that I'm not a convicted felon. I don't have a drinking or drug problem. Only been married once. Don't cheat on my spouse. Not a racist. Not a misogynist. Not a bigot. I don't hurt children. I'm not a rich, white male with self esteem and anger issues.

Unfortunately, because of all those things, I came to the realization that the American people will never believe I'm qualified for the position.

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Running for public office (Original Post) angrychair Jan 16 OP

You make jokes, and they're funny, but my attempts at public office were unsuccessful because in2herbs Jan 16 #1

Respect angrychair Jan 16 #4

Not in our current environment. Hoping for a time again when character matters. surfered Jan 16 #2

I'm out too. I am a strong educated female. Irish_Dem Jan 16 #3

A few years back Rebl2 Jan 16 #5

in2herbs

(3,642 posts)

1. You make jokes, and they're funny, but my attempts at public office were unsuccessful because

Reply to angrychair (Original post)

Thu Jan 16, 2025, 02:52 PM

Jan 16

I couldn't dumb myself or the issues down enough for the voters to understand.

If you are overqualified then I am too, but that also means that the majority of Ds are, too! No wonder most of us feel there's no hope.

angrychair

(10,487 posts)

4. Respect

Reply to in2herbs (Reply #1)

Thu Jan 16, 2025, 02:57 PM

Jan 16

For at least trying to run for office to make the world a better place.

Renting right now but once we find a place to settle in and buy a home, it's my intention to run for office but I do actually fear the exact sentiment you expressed.

surfered

(5,940 posts)

2. Not in our current environment. Hoping for a time again when character matters.

Reply to angrychair (Original post)

Thu Jan 16, 2025, 02:56 PM

Jan 16

Irish_Dem

(67,417 posts)

3. I'm out too. I am a strong educated female.

Reply to angrychair (Original post)

Thu Jan 16, 2025, 02:57 PM

Jan 16

Who believes in equal rights for women, doesn't lie, drink, smoke or do drugs.
I am not a sexual deviant and I pride myself on telling the truth and being honest with people.
I also believe in rule of law.

I also cannot stand for people or animals to suffer.
And I am not willing to ruin people for cash.

Rebl2

(16,056 posts)

5. A few years back

Reply to angrychair (Original post)

Thu Jan 16, 2025, 03:01 PM

Jan 16

a young man (early 20’s I think) ran for a state house seat in KS. He was a democrat and he was awful. He had harassed and made threats against a young woman he previously dated. I have no idea how he got elected by the people of KS. He also got into fights with his brother and I believe his grandfather after he was in office. He was removed from office before he served out his term-thankfully.

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