Is that right?

I was recently in a home with a beautiful couple that hold absolutely opposite views when it comes to politics. Interestingly enough, the couple could debate politics the same way that they could debate everything else. There was a loving difference between them that was not born to politics or any other topic, and it opened up a world of understanding for me. There are no lines between love and hate, especially when it comes to politics, unless we choose to place them there.

I listened on election night to McCain’s speech when it was clear that Obama was to take the presidency. There were jeers for the new President Elect, a clear and seething hatred coming from the crowd. Oddly enough, Obama later reached out to those people who had reacted to his good news with such disdain. We take politics so personally because we feel that our future is at stake. Yet just because we disagree when it comes to politics does that mean we can’t possibly live together and work together to make things better. If I look back at the couple with totally opposite views on politics the answer would have to be a resounding no. We can bridge those gaps that bipartisan politics creates and we can move forward as one whole unit. All we have to do is put aside the animosity that political parties create just through mere existence. That would be the aim of politics in the first place. We all just want things to get better and we want our lives to flourish, no matter what side of the fence we are on when it comes to politics.

Politics: How to not Start a Conversation

It is said that religion and politics are the two big categories to avoid when in a social gathering. Even over a casual dinner with close friends; politics can be a mine field of conversation. It starts by the casual mention of a political figure or a current bill that is in play to be passed by Congress; at this point the listener has to option to agree or disagree.

Some choose to agree to simply prevent the conversation from going any further and some choose to disagree to perpetuate an argument; however, agreeing does not guarantee that the conversation will change its track. One that considers themselves to be well informed will often decide that they need to educate those listening on their own spin of politics. If the listener disagrees then it is sure to be competition of knowledge and the craft of how to support a theory of whatever political issue is at stake.

Politics and political figures are really just about opinions in themselves. The political figures pay attention to the majority and campaign the way they believe will get them into office. When it comes down an actual vote it is nothing more than one person making an educated guess on the information they have…hopefully. There are theories of conspiracy and corruption, and they do exist but they are not as blatant as some would think. Politics is mainly about people and their opinions; some just have the power and option to make a difference with their opinion.

Politicians’ hypocrisy

Politicians are all the same. They make their career by means of lies and deception. It doesn’t depend on a political party they represent. Political parties serve as a screen for their activities and real goals. People read their programs, assess their main points and fail to understand that these programs mean nothing. They never reflect the true intentions of politicians. All candidates begin their agitation with beautiful words, promises and so on. Listening to their speeches, you may think that this is a messiah talking to you. The future seems radiant on the only condition: you must give your vote for this person and all your problems will be solved. Despite the great number of disappointments in political leaders, people still believe their sweet speeches and believe them. However, after the election, politicians change very quickly. At first they disappear, referring to being very busy. They claim that they need time to plunge into current problems of their voters. In fact, they think that during this period people will forget their promises. Some people really forget them but the rest remember and wait for actions, but they wait hoping for their implementation. Politicians explain changes in their behavior by political suitability and necessity of unpopular reforms. These politically correct terms are invented to evade responsibility before electorate. This is very sad but it happens regularly and everywhere. People shouldn’t remain indifferent to this phenomenon. They should control politicians and let them understand that they are accountable to their voters.