I'd say the why matters above all else. Many Republicans repeatedly say one thing during their reelection campaigns, then do something very different once they've won another term. I think most believe correctly that they are dancing to the tune of major donors and pushing or opposing legislation based on what those major donors desire.
The more voters who understand that 'why", the better. We might at some point see more representives elected who will actually listen to the majority of voters rather than the biggest donors.
The more voters who understand that ‘why”, the better.
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Again, I see and respect your point of view. But consider the case of someone who works for you (which is relevant to voters because their representatives supposedly work for them). When that person fails to meet performance expectations, it doesn’t matter what their excuse is. And believe me they will have plenty of them. With all due respect, I’m not interested in wasting my time listening to a litany of excuses and false promises. Failure should not be rewarded and the accompanying excuses and rationalizations are just a waste of time.
For me, the “why” is just a side issue and a distraction. Politicians will always have an elaborate excuse and they are, if nothing else, expert spin masters who will only confuse the voters.
Politicians have myriad motivations for doing what they do; it all can become a confusing mess after awhile and they are very good at putting up smoke screens, especially right before elections.
What is crystal clear and easily discerned, however, is that many of them are not doing what they were elected to do. That is what I focus on. But I respect that you have a different take than I do. That’s what makes the world go around.
Regards.