Politicians running for office never tell you only the truth. See, they feel that if they do, no one would vote for them.

I’m not a politician, just a social commentator and writer, so I’ll tell you what they should really say, but are afraid to…the following is from my fictional politician…one I dreamed up….

“Vote for me and I will try to see how much of my plans I can accomplish. I probably won’t be able to even do half of what I want.

“See, in politics, as in everything else in life, there will be compromises, give and take. Sometimes , I’ll have to concede; at other times, those with whom I must work in governing will concede.”

“By the way, I am not God. Please don’t base your entire lives on my winning office because no elected official can correct everything that’s wrong with your life. And even if I do get some things on my agenda through Congress/Parliament, etc., these things can take years to have an effect on anybody’s life..

“Please vote for me. I can’t guarantee you anything…but I’ll try my best to make life a little easier for most, not all of you, in the long run…and remember when policies take effect, some smile and some cry.

“Okay folks, please vote for me.”

“Thanks.

” Sincerely,

“The Fictional Political Candidate.”