Politicians who Tweet

Ok, so I'm not on Twitter and I don't anticipate joining anytime soon but as evidenced by this blog and my super active facebook account, you can correctly assume I'm not really against the movement. (Yes, I will call it a movement). HOWEVER, there are certain people who should never, ever use Twitter.

First, celebrities should really cool it. I mean, for some of them - aka the untalented ones - I understand that it's the easier version of going to clubs and making reality shows. Their tweets frequently make the news and that keeps their names known. Ok. Fine. If you have no talent, you have to rely on things like that. But other celebs who HAVE talent should realize that in spite of their talent, they don't usually have a lot of intelligence. And that becomes evident when their thoughts are broadcast. PLEASE. Keep the mystery. It is glamorous. It's sooooo much better to be an actor. Your fans, despite appearances to the contrary, actually do not want to know you as a person. Because as a person, you are simply dumb, shallow, and annoying. As an actor, you are fabulous. Get what I mean? Only say the lines that are written for you.

MORE IMPORTANTLY - politicians should NOT be allowed to Twitter. Particularly during Congressional sessions, speeches, etc. If a kid sat in class and tweeted about what an idiot the teacher is during her lecture, their phone would be taken and they would be reprimanded for disrespect. So WHY is it ok for pols to do this? Their tweets are making a mockery of our entire political system. All of their positions ought to be articulately, clearly communicated in appropriate forums.

I REFUSE to vote for any politician who tweets. This is my new political position. And I'm TOTALLY serious about it. At this point in time, we can all agree that politicians NEVER accomplish what they promise. So campaigning is pointless. I care more what KIND of person you are. And the kind of person who would tweet during important debates, events, etc is NOT the kind of person I want representing me. Because I would never do that. Ever.