Why do we put up with lying campaign ads ?

Question

Are we that set against one candidate we want to believe anything said ?

Are we that lazy that we can't research a fact?

Is it too difficult to find a good , accurate research site?

Personally I like research and also seeing how often ads stretch the truth or out & out lie..................

Makes me wonder how much we just accept ..............

Opinions

Answer 1

we don't find out the lies till they are well into their second term.

Answer 2

The lies spice things up.  otherwise it's all boring.

Answer 3

Welcome to Earth. Politicians have been lying to get into positions of power ever since there were positions of power. Humans will usually believe what they're told because most of us are emotional, reactive, and natural born followers.

Answer 4

I don't. I just don't watch them. -Your Remote doesn't have an "Off" button or something ?!  :0

Answer 5

Most of us know that government and the people in it are thoroughly corrupt and worthless. But many people keep demanding more and more government. Lying and pandering campaign ads are just part of the game. Far to many people are far to gullible.