Day in and day out, there is a new story about another gargantuan loan the incumbent government has gone for. These come with stringent and dreadful conditions that are concealed from the citizens. Indeed, this whole pandemic has served invariably as a portal for politicians to hoard money in the full glaring view of the populace. And when questioned, they mumble fallacies. But after all, we are in an election year. You catch my drift?
On the campaign train, big promises are made, yet almost never fulfilled. What they sell is almost always a facade. And that triggers doubt about the appeal of the whole process. It is sometimes irritating when the ruling government is so bent on not continnuing laudable projects of the past administration or imbibing the ideal ideas of the opposition. The bigotry of it all!
It is tempting to fall into comparison, thinking that the grass is greener elsewhere, but they've all got their issues; issues of control of the democracy by funders and what's more. Nevertheless, politics, though not perfect, works.
Politics is so much interwined with our daily lives, yet sadly majority care less about it or simply know only enough to carry on a conversation. This apolitical attitude stems from people feeling incapable of making input to the change. So most end up being preoccupied with solely what's happening in their own little corner and solving their own manageable problems.
Like Pericles stated, "Just because you do not take interest in politics doesn't mean politics won't affect you". The price of the product you buy at the grocery store and even health insurance are all dictated by politics. Again, the locomotion during this social distancing period and likely, the distribution of covid- 19 vaccines are prevised by politics.
Politics is about creating an atmosphere of growth and advancement, justice and peace. However, when the true essence of politics is lost, it becomes a factory for making personal wealth and sponsoring egocentric ambitions. Taking the politics out of politics is about being selfless, compassionate and preserving the national heritage. It is call on politicians and citizens alike to be better and do better.
With love,
Elizabeth.
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