Making claims about who will or will not run for president has become a popular pastime in recent days…
Who will run, and who won’t?
If you believe the media, this is our biggest concern!
Well, since that’s the case, as a responsible columnist, I don’t want you, my dear readers, to lose touch with this popular talking point, whether it was created or “made to be created.” So, to help you keep up with this popular talking point when you’re among friends and acquaintances, I’ll give you the formulas below. Following these formulas and the corresponding sentence patterns will be enough to keep you up to date. However, I particularly recommend reading the “Caution” sections, which I’ve written to draw your attention to the kind of impression you might create by using these formulas.
Formula 1
You should start by saying “I think” and then give the name of the person you think will run, listing your reasons. For example: “I think … should run! Because only they can resolve the Cyprus issue in a way that serves our interests.”
Caution! This comment could make you look like a supporter of that person and might even give the impression that the person who plans to run put you up to saying it.
Formula 2
You should begin your opening sentence with “In my view” and complete it by naming the person you want to see run. In the body of your comment, you should examine the shortcomings of the other people who might run. In your conclusion, you should list the support your candidate has received. For example: “In my view, … should run! Because candidate … doesn’t know much about the Cyprus issue. Also, … and … Party/organizations are supporting … . So if they run in the election, they’ll definitely win.”
Caution! People might think you’re making this comment at the candidate’s request, to shape public opinion.
Formula 3
With this formula, your opening sentence should end with “will.” You should begin with “ … will run.” In the rest of the sentence, you should explain how you came to know about the matter. (I should point out that this formula sounds more impressive than the others above. That’s because the sentence structure makes you seem very close to the candidate.) For example: “Bro, I know … will run. I was with them the other day. They explained why they would run. I think they have very good reasons, and they’re the best person for the job. Also, I talked to friends from … parties; apparently they’ll get their support.”
Caution! This comment directly suggests that you’re a supporter of that candidate and that the candidate has started campaigning with you.
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It’s up to you which formula you use to keep up with the media.
But the real question here is whether who will run is actually what’s on our minds?
Don’t pay attention to the speculation being generated these days around opinion polls.
Our real concern is making ends meet, and what the government—which came to power promising to raise the public’s standard of living—has and hasn’t done.
That, too, is the subject of another column.
Hello again, after a long break…