Do we put too much emphasis on the Presidential Election and not the Congressional?

[BonafideDefacto]

Just a question for my HL folks. I was wondering this-Do we put too much emphasis on the Presidential Election and not the Congressional- while reflecting on Obamas last 4 years in office. Typically every legislative election people tend to not pay as much attention to it and vote for the previous person in office. Now I warn you my understanding of politics aren't great and I'm wondering thru checks and balances if our emphasis on the presidential election should be on par with the congressional. This stems from Obama's policies being blocked a lot in congress. My understanding of the legislative branch is that congress holds the bulk of the political power as it can create and pass laws on its own, and override the president if it so desires. And, It can also block many of the President's appointments and effectively tie his hands if it so desires. The Dems held 57 seats 2 years ago and now are down to 51:47. I see this shift changing more in the next legislative election with the Repubs gaining control of the House and Congress. What are your thoughts? School me.

Also, is there a site where I can get a crash course on american politics, I'm stuck here at work on graveyard with nothing to do but read.

 

[MewTwo]

Per usual my post will be ignored or dismiss as 'booga booga conspiracy' or some illiterate c00n will just respond with a smiley since he can't construct sentences correctly. But we shouldn't care about the president or congress, instead, we should focus our energy on the powers that be who hand pick future presidents -- these are the real people who run this country. All of this bullshyt with 'republican vs. democrat' is just a show for our amusement ala the WWE.

I would post more but I'm tired. And this is a hip hop forum so this isn't the right venue for this.

 

[Shogun]

Per usual my post will be ignored or dismiss as 'booga booga conspiracy' or some illiterate c00n will just respond with a smiley since he can't construct sentences correctly. But we shouldn't care about the president or congress, instead, we should focus our energy on the powers that be who hand pick future presidents -- these are the real people who run this country. All of this bullshyt with 'republican vs. democrat' is just a show for our amusement ala the WWE.

I would post more but I'm tired. And this is a hip hop forum so this isn't the right venue for this.

In response to the OP; I think most people just vote along party lines, rather than the incumbent. You make a good point though.

 

[BonafideDefacto]

In response to the OP; I think most people just vote along party lines, rather than the incumbent. You make a good point though.

So in essence the bipartisan system in which we follow in poliitics is disabling our ability to think freely and elect an individual most closely based on our personal views, not of the groups?

 

[Shogun]

So in essence the bipartisan system in which we follow in poliitics is disabling our ability to think freely and elect an individual most closely based on our personal views, not of the groups?

I aint sayin its right, but I think it accurately describe most voters.

In other words, I agree with the premise of your thread.