I need to know. Are there any really good caring politicians?

Yes, but they usually do not make it past city council. Any higher position requires one to be ruthless in which case you cannot be to caring.

I've actually met politicians who really care what happens to the country and the people in it, but by the time they reach the upper levels of government, they often get caught up in the power that politics brings.

It's sad to think that none care. It's like saying all lawyers are money grubbing scum, but when you need one, you have to pick someone, right?

The best bet is for a leader who wants to shrink government control, not expand it. Try to look past what they say and look for what they plan to implement or control once they get into office. That will tell a lot.

I hope your optimism comes back. I'm always optimistic. I know this country has moved away from the way it was founded, but we still have the best economy which brings us the best opportunities in our lifestyles.

Hopefully we can still improve things or at least stop some things from getting worse, but we have to get connected and email our leaders when we have issues. They still care about getting elected, so your input is essential.

I've seen some positive things going on in the past few years, so all is not lost. And remember, the more you know, the more you can make changes for the better.

There are very few, but still some. That's how it's always been and how it always will be.

Politicians philander, lie, cheat and serve themselves. Some do good things along the way. Only a few have no self interest, even fewer have only self interest.

Guess it's just human nature.

Mike Huckabee

Polititians operate by the same principals as prostitutes. They all are very caring.... to whoever pays for the service. Halliburton received a lot of care and affection from current administration. So did the big pharma, defence subcontractors, etc., etc.

well i don't know about being lied to regarding Nam, Iraq, or taxes... maybe you're listening to the wrong people.. i agree that many of our politicians abuse their power and the people that "support" them with money are a problem and needs to be dealt with.. lobbyists in washington, career politicians, and private campaign financing need to go to the wayside.. limit the lobbyists or eliminate them altogether.. institute term limits on the Hill and in your local governments.. and campaigns should be financed through taxes, that way you don't have politicians owing "favors" through pork spending..

Ron Paul is probably the closest thing to an honest politician out there right now.

Fred Thompson..check out his site at fred08

no they have to have big egos to do what they do and they have to be party controlled to stand a chance of getting elected but you can still vote for independent candidates and you can lobby any elected officials and you have to right and freedom to complain about it all and abstain from voting

Ron Paul

This is still a good country when people follow the law and the Constitution.