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In every election, voters often find themselves choosing between candidates based on preference or dislike. 

Essentially, it’s about selecting the better candidate or the lesser of two evils—whichever aligns more closely with our values or repulses us less.

It is a misconception to believe that chaos in politics benefits everyone. In a polarized environment, people tend to gravitate toward the politician they trust more or find less objectionable.

So, why adopt this divisive approach? Why fuel hatred and division?

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It’s time to ask: 

Do you genuinely believe that hate and division are more effective than rational discourse? 

In a civil environment, we can engage in meaningful debates about ideas and policies without disruption.

Negative politics may seem appealing in the short term—especially to those who thrive on undermining others—but it ultimately fails to establish the essential foundation of trust. When one half of the population distrusts the other, confidence in policy decisions dissipates.

As we spiral further into a cycle of delusion, where success is defined by lies, slander, and misinformation, the political process drifts further from reality.

This trajectory leads to dystopian outcomes filled with political and economic turmoil, with each party convinced of its righteousness, while trust and unity erode across social, political, and economic spheres.

Trust and stability are not just components of consumer confidence; they are the bedrock of a healthy society.

Trust signifies the public’s faith in institutions and brands, while stability reflects confidence in the broader economic and political landscape.

When both trust and stability are strong, consumers are more likely to spend, driving economic growth. 

Conversely, when these elements are weak, a lack of trust incites upheaval and chaos, leading to diminished consumer confidence in government and stunted economic growth.

Unfortunately, in their desperate quest for power—by any means necessary—politicians often resort to negative tactics, mistakenly believing that this approach will yield better results.  

This behavior not only undermines public trust but also stifles effective political discourse, increases distrust of government, heightens societal divisions, and ultimately hampers economic growth.

Moreover, the disruptions to vital economic components may initially go unnoticed, overshadowed by the relentless pursuit of power through negativity.

Politicians may realize too late the need to abandon aggressive tactics, because so consumed by their misguided strategies of winning—that those politicians overlook the resulting public distrust and economic turmoil that threaten society.

Since our decisions often come down to whom we prefer or dislike the least, we must take corrective actions to shift away from the negative, aggressive politics that erode public trust and jeopardize our institutions and economy.  

Instead, we must advocate for policies that cultivate trust and uphold high standards of integrity, reason, and civilized discourse, following Robert’s Rules of Order as a guide for effective governance.  

Only then, can we save our society and economy before it's too late.