Why do politicians make so many promises around Election time, and never fulfil when they get into power?
536338
the only thing they care about is your vote, and they know most people are to dumb to look into if they did what they said.  then if any one checks into it, they always have a scape goat, it was not there fault it was the other party's fault.
717186
See it is very straight forward. What matter for politician is votes because that is what keep them in power. Now if all these students are protesting and doing all these things then why did not they came out in same proportion when election happened. At that time instead of going to polling booth they choose to spend that voting day holiday for enjoying picnic or watching/ playing cricket match. To go for vote is against there status or they consider that as waste of time. Unless and until you bring your representative in power why you want someone to listen to you. Either you maintain 'Till it does not bother me' policy which ended up in two world wars then you cannot expect better. So moral of the story is instead of coming out when it hits us it is better come out during election time and get sensible person elected.
1177514
Our politicians are working on this, they pick what gets them elected, not something that would solve a problem
988862
If keeping promises was an "emotional' experience they would be able to do it.  I have even offered to contribute to the Buy a Liberal a Bus Ticket to Canada Fund.\n\nIf it has to do with something they actually care about like undermining national security, aiding terrorists, oppressing the middle class, freeing violent criminals they are more likely to keep those promises.  \n\nEspecially if it has to do with abortion.  They moan, cry and wring their hands over the loss of 2500 of our military in Iraq for the entirety of the war, but celebrate the death of 1.3 million unborn children every year in the U.S. alone.
800031
They are not going to vote to limit their own terms so we just have to limit them ourselves with our votes.  Most people at the national level are professional politicians so the only other job open to them is lobbying.
1005857
Politicians too often forget who sent them to the capital/capitol, and why they are there.  They seem to get caught up in the lifestyle of Washington, in particular, and take up a "go long to get along" attitude.  A good man in politics is too quickly disillusioned, and leaves.  Part of the problem is the current laws (and electoral laziness) make it much easier for incumbents to retain their seats.  Politics was not intended to be a lifetime job, but it has become such in many cases.
1113845
Because politicians really don't care about the people or the earth.  They just care about getting their money and pleasing certain people to get their vote.
107273
They only forget what they had promised the vote bank but, seldom they forget about their own needs.\n\nIn essence they do not forget but they just reprioritize and conveniently forget their promises till next election.
882454
If you want to keep your job you don't usually attack the incumbent party and PM! I would have thought it's as a result of tory lobbying and the police's recognition that they'll be in power in the next couple of year.
700492
Some politicians pick their party based on what party is most popular at that time in order to get elected.\n\nLater, after they have established their power base, some switch to what they really believe. Some switch later on in the event their party is no longer the popular party because they want to stay in power.
122021
I really think that people are lazy when it comes to politics.  The problem is that they whine about the government but they do not take the time to influence their vote.  So many just go with what someone elses friend convinced them to do.  Most likely that person is voting their pocket book and the people they get to vote their way is dramatically effected in a negative way.\n\nIt pays to research when it comes to high offices as much as it does for state and local.  If you do not know who you are voting for you are wasting your time and the whole nations.  A guess in the poll booth is like a guess on a test.  Sort of like getting an A+ or a D+ or even a F.\nPeople say that one vote does not make a difference but when it comes to individuals that do not take the time to research there are many of them.  These masses can influence a vote in major ways.\n\nSo I ask that anyone research and vote for the best person.
725760
That's been my question for a long time! When I elect someone they are suppose to represent what the people who elected them want, not the Democratic Party, Not the Republican Party, not the rich and not the special interests!\n\nNone of them were elected by anyone but their constituents!\n\nNone of them have a backbone! Money and power grabbers all!!
824062
In a way I think it is apathy but I believe the reason for the apathy is that they don't believe they can make a damn bit of difference.\n\nMost people don't think that there is such a thing as a truthful and honest local politician and that just by applying they would be fighting against people who revel in bribery and corruption on a small but very slimy scale.  So why bother?!\n\nAlso it's expensive, time consuming and, even though not all local government is slime encrusted, it seems to be a bunch of small minded people round a table arguing for hours over tea and biscuits.  Who wants to do that when you could be down the pub with your mates?\n\nBe great if more people got involved with it but I don't think they will.
832763
You would think so, wouldn't you?\n In today's world, it is next to impossible for most officials to fulfill the promises they made during the campaign.\nOh, sure, most intend to do everything they can to achieve those promises.  Unfortunately, that is not how it works in the real world.\nPractically nothing gets passed into law the way it was intended because so many compromises have to be made just to get it through the house.\nSo, even if the elected official goes to Washington or the State Capitol with visions of making huge changes, well it just isn't going to happen.  They soon learn that they have to become something  besides the wide-eyed eager beaver they thought was going to change the world.\n  So, no matter how upright and honorable they might be at the beginning, it becomes very obvious they have to resort to dirty tricks and sneaky ways just to conform.  \nAnybody that doesn't conform just doesn't get anything done.
769375
The longer they take before an election, the more likely they are to mess up and take themselves out of the competition. Not so very bright.
2630
It seems that the longer they are in office, the more influence they gain, but the more they seem to be seduced by the power they control.  Of course the only way to retain it is to stay in office, and that means money.  The temptation to take help from wealthy special interests is almost too much to resist.  Then, of course, begins the slippery slide down from integrity to political punch line.\n\nThis doesn't mean that all politicians are corrupt; it just means it's pretty hard to tell which ones are honest and which aren't.\n\nThe problem is how to fix it--if it ever is.  The only way is with REAL campaign finance reform that completely changes the way candidates get money.  But such change must be enacted by Congress, and there's just too much self-interest involved to get any real change enacted.  So there you go...
1183938
It all depends on what your focus and ideals are, ALL POLITICIANS LIE!!!!! It comes down to who has the american people interest at heart. its like gambling you never know