Florida Governor Provides Form Letters to Praise Him

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The discussion revolves around the use of pre-written letters by Florida Governor Rick Scott's campaign to generate positive public sentiment amidst low approval ratings. Participants explore the implications of this strategy and compare it to similar tactics used by other organizations and political figures.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant finds it amusing that Gov. Scott's campaign is resorting to pre-written letters to bolster his image, highlighting the content of the letter as an example of self-praise.
  • Another participant notes that such practices are not unusual in politics, citing examples from organizations like PETA and Greenpeace, as well as a past instance involving Rep. Pelosi's campaign.
  • Some participants express skepticism about why individuals who engage in such tactics are elected, questioning the motivations behind voter support.
  • A later reply reiterates the point that while this tactic may not be unprecedented, it does not diminish the validity of criticism directed at it.

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Participants generally agree that the use of pre-written letters is not uncommon in political contexts, but there is disagreement regarding the implications and ethics of such practices.

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Some assumptions about the effectiveness of these letters and their impact on public perception remain unexamined, and the discussion does not resolve the ethical considerations surrounding their use.

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Pretty amusing:

Trying to counter some of the worst approval ratings in Florida history, Gov. Rick Scott’s campaign has taken to writing letters praising him for his supporters to send to newspaper editors.

On his campaign website, Scott has a pre-written letter that can be sent to newspapers to celebrate his work as governor.

“While politicians usually disappoint us and rarely keep their promises, Rick is refreshing because he’s keeping his word,” the letter states...

http://politicalinsider.blogs.heraldtribune.com/12383/scott-gets-zinged-for-writing-letters-praising-himself/
 
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This isn't out of the ordinary. PETA and Greenpeace do it all the time, esspecially when they have a major negative incident. There was a form letter that Rep. Pelosi's campaign used a few years ago, it kind of worked like a mad lib in a way, and two individuals submitted (and got published) nearly the same letter to a localish paper. (of course, that got limited national headlines)
 
:smile: I thought it was different Him. :biggrin:


Why do such people get elected. :rolleyes:
 
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This isn't out of the ordinary. PETA and Greenpeace do it all the time, esspecially when they have a major negative incident. There was a form letter that Rep. Pelosi's campaign used a few years ago, it kind of worked like a mad lib in a way, and two individuals submitted (and got published) nearly the same letter to a localish paper. (of course, that got limited national headlines)
It may not be unprecedented, but criticism of it wouldn't be for its novelty.
 

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