2008 Woodie Awards
Forum offers a glimpse into politics
Discussion dives into the depths of what it takes to run for presidental office
John Harrison
Date created: 10/25/04 Section: FEATURES
"How can you tell a politician is lying," Simon asked jokingly. "If his lips are moving," he finished, chuckling along with the sporadic laughter from tired students in the audience.
When asked what four more years of this administration would look like, Marks voiced his concern. "I think we're headed into an era of one-term presidencies," he said. He explained further that every president has a plan when they enter office, but new things happen every day. Some of these things can throw off the plan of the president, for example, 9/11. If Bush was elected again, Marks went on to say, he would be using his four years to achieve a legacy. Each president has at least one thing they're remembered for, and as of yet, Bush's is the war on Iraq. If elected for another four years, Bush would attempt to be remembered in a more positive way.
After the show, Simon said, "I'm very proud to be a Skyline graduate. I wouldn't have missed this one."
The overall message for the students of Skyline was simple, but powerful-Vote.
"Show up. Show up to the polls," exclaimed Mark Simon. "There's no excuse for not showing up."
"It's really up to people, particularly younger people, to start taking this seriously," Bob Marks added. "This election is a great opportunity."
When asked what four more years of this administration would look like, Marks voiced his concern. "I think we're headed into an era of one-term presidencies," he said. He explained further that every president has a plan when they enter office, but new things happen every day. Some of these things can throw off the plan of the president, for example, 9/11. If Bush was elected again, Marks went on to say, he would be using his four years to achieve a legacy. Each president has at least one thing they're remembered for, and as of yet, Bush's is the war on Iraq. If elected for another four years, Bush would attempt to be remembered in a more positive way.
After the show, Simon said, "I'm very proud to be a Skyline graduate. I wouldn't have missed this one."
The overall message for the students of Skyline was simple, but powerful-Vote.
"Show up. Show up to the polls," exclaimed Mark Simon. "There's no excuse for not showing up."
"It's really up to people, particularly younger people, to start taking this seriously," Bob Marks added. "This election is a great opportunity."
