How come presidents try for goals into the future, when its a big if? Like carbon emissions and such. Why not do comprehensive plans that can be done in 4 years instead of the far off future?

Don_Dickle@lemmy.world · edit-2 2 days ago

How come presidents try for goals into the future, when its a big if? Like carbon emissions and such. Why not do comprehensive plans that can be done in 4 years instead of the far off future?

einkorn@feddit.org · 2 days ago

Because if you define specific and measurable goals within your term people might judge you for failing to meet them.

From a strategic perspective it’s a lot simpler to promise things far away because unless you are in power for the whole duration you can blame “the other side” for not being able to meet the goal when the deadline finally arrives.

SnoopSqueak@lemmy.today · 2 days ago

Well, unless your base has been conditioned to accept whatever you say instead of paying attention to reality. Then you can completely contradict yourself and still get support, somehow.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crlx8w5wdl0o

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