Lee Atwater - The Disney Villain Story that you never heard

Wow.

This story has the potential to be a blockbuster drama.

After watching this documentary, it really opened my eyes to the extremist world of politics that runs our world.  Not by the extremist political policies, no, but the extremist attitudes, strategies, and individuals that will stop at nothing to get what he/she/they want and achieve his/her/their goals.

Perhaps, the poster child of this characteristic, is none other than infamous political consultant and strategist, Lee Atwater.

Atwater is one of the most conniving figures in political history, first gaining notoriety off of his work with the Reagan presidential campaign.  He became popular with both parties as his bluegrass and slander tactics ended off beneficial for Reagan.  Many republicans saw Atwater as a rising figure with star-like potential, but a few joined the Democrats in viewing his tactics as vile, even drawing some claims of racism and prejudice.

Atwater became infamous for his interactions with the media and his ability to skew the truth and essentially lie in order to paint himself, his party, and his presidential candidate in a more positively light.  In the moment this proved successful, but in due time, people began to see the type of person Atwater truly was.

Unfortunately, Atwater found out that karma may be more true than not after he was diagnosed with a brain tumor.  Even on his deathbed, Atwater lived his life in a facade as he pretended to change his ways and become a man of faith.

Although Atwater's story seems to be unfortunately fit for a man of such actions, a larger problem lies at hand.

While many believe Atwater's tactics paved the path for the politics and lies of today, the fact is that this type of propaganda is nothing new to society, and that this type of manipulation has been occurring for centuries.  Atwater's story is merely another instance of what can happen to an individual, party, and following when expose to such lies and actions.

The knowledge of Atwater's past and tactics shouldn't directly influence your opinion on the politics of today.  However, it should garner a change in how you view and evaluate such tactics and news.  Keep your eyes open wide, and make your own decisions, because there will always be someone like Atwater waiting to make the decision for you.