Comments on: In the Arena: Are Our Local Political Parties Meretricious?

By: News Maven

News Maven — Sat, 31 Mar 2018 00:38:55 +0000

Spot on again, Anhaica.
Proud NPAer since the ’80s.

By: Anhaica

Anhaica — Fri, 30 Mar 2018 13:28:51 +0000

I don’t give anything to political parties! They waste way too much money in this era of corrupt politics lying to their constituents, tearing down their opponents and setting up backroom deals with the privileged rich and elite. I find needs right here in my community and just meet them best to my ability. No fanfare. No recognition. Find a need and meet it.

As a matter of fact, it seems like we have become a nation of political parties instead of being Americans first and foremost. We turn a blind eye to wrongdoings if someone meets our political leanings. It is shameful. I challenge everyone on here to drop the “D” or “R” on their voter registration and become a “NPA.” I for one am sick of how partisan we have become. Let’s tell both parties we have had enough!

By: Tango247

Tango247 — Fri, 30 Mar 2018 03:52:29 +0000

Big word alert. I’ll save the rest of you some time:
mer·e·tri·cious
adjective
1. apparently attractive but having in reality no value or integrity.
“meretricious souvenirs for the tourist trade”
synonyms: worthless, valueless, cheap, tawdry, trashy, Brummagem, tasteless, kitsch, kitschy; More
2. archaic
relating to or characteristic of a prostitute.