VolcomMartin

Yea, what about it? Anyone who care about the politics?

Personally I don't care that much about it, cos, it something I really don't need to take a stand, uhm, like everyday. But from time to time there are issues that need some extra thoughts. Uhm, can't think about any now but.. Yea, WAR for instance. I'm an pacifist, so I really don't like when countries settle disputes with bombs and such. Maybe I'm naive, but, why can't we all get along? Alot of the conflicts in the world today become bigger than they really should, b'cos of two things: religion and money. There's too much greed in the world today, and I don't see it getting any better in the nearest future.. Yea.

Politics, do we care? dunno.

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Kinzdone

No politicans anywhere are about 'serving the people' anymore. In a nutshell,
no practical use or investment in new energies and technologies, no interest in expanding healthcare and education and no emphasis on the communities that they have to thank for their positions in the first place.
The only time they put money up for anything is to sell unfulfillable election promises and othwise just engage in squabbling and inner conflicts.

As for war. It will always be around. Diplomatically settling things isn't the human race's strong point. Its a story as old as time, the strongest survive.
A show of force does wonders when talking stagnates.
As long as Religious groups of all kinds don't actively denounce and crush radicals hijacking their proud faiths and as long as there are young impressionable followers for radicals to feed on, the conflicts across the world at the moment won't quell soon either.

I am against military action that's not for a good reason or cause, I won't mention any.

As an example, I would agree if NATO took Mugabe from power by force to save what was once a proud and prosperous nation and give it back to the people. But, there's no oil involved so that won't happen.

So, I guess you could say I don't much care for politics.

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Ford

I'm of the belief that elections are popularity contests and the winners are simply figureheads that make no real decions or differences.

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FBI

Politicians are all greedy assholes who promise so much but deliver nothing.
The leader of a country today is still having the same problems as the other leader did 20 years ago.

These problems are minor things and can be solved in an instant but they dont. They purposely maintain them to keep the balance of the economy.

You take a look at all the countries today. Organised crime and human trafficking flourishes within their own nation. The govenrment claims they lack resources and manpower to deal with it.

But yet, they all seem to have enough manpower and resources to deal with foreign affairs and send troops overseas. These countries would rather spend millions on space flight and exploration rather than help victims of crime.

China is one example. With the amount of poverty and innocent young women forced into sexual slavery, the immoral government would rather concentrate their efforts on being the third nation to send men into space.

Lives of thousands of human beings is worthless compared to power and prestige in the governments eyes.

A serial killer is on the loose and the police make every effort to catch the guy or guys. You know why? Serial killer makes no money and cannot boost economy.

Organised crime makes money and boosts the economy so therefore, is allowed to flourish.

I lost interest and faith in politics a long time ago and i dont regret it.

Hayle_Ann08

nobody cares about politics..and in the u.s. we dont have much choice for a president so im not sure if i wanna vote..and it is the first time i can vote

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Claireofthemoon

I don't know if you were talking about the US, but it definitely describes it. Bush is spending billions of dollars on his oil war yet we have no universal health care. There are millions of people in this country with no health insurance who can't afford to see a doctor.

I personally disagree with spending millions of dollars on space travel when there's poor people in this country who have to decide whether to take much needed medication or eat a meal.

It sucks big time and I hate poiliticans. They are blood sucking leeches who have only their own best interests at heart.

Kinzdone

Looks like everyone shares the same view really.
No-one really has time for politics these days by the sounds of it. I like the symetry between elections and popularity contests that was pointed out.

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VolcomMartin

the thing is.. it's too easy to conclude like that. a popularity contest. but yea, it seems like it, alot of the time. politics ain't runned by one president or one prime minister, but alot of different people and department/ ministry. it's so easy to 'blame' the men and women in charge. yea, dunno. I think that people love to criticise, even when parties they voted for runs the country. yea..

maybe I'm too philosophical, but can we create and run an healthy and 'perfect' society/ country..? dunno. it's like when someone wins, someone got to loose. I guess it's like that in societies as well. dunno. I guess we need to have both good and bad. yea. would anyone live in a 'perfect' society? all the citizens are the same.. sounds like nazi-germany. I sure don't want that to happend again. but, I guess some societies are like that today as well, in the world. yea.

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I love politics ... and the elections for me are the same as the grand final in <enter favourite sport> ... I'll watch the election coverage from beginning to end. The last one we had was the end of last year ... had a tv set up in a quiet spot in the pub ... by the end of the night no-one was left in the main bar ... all were gathered with me ... cheering, drinking and whooping it up

In Australia it is compulsary to vote on the state and federal level ... but on the local councils it is voluntary. I vote for all

I watch the juvinile banter and bullyings when question time is broadcast on free to air tv.

Yes it is frustrating, Yes it is a waste of money during the campaigns. But love it or hate it, these guys and gals are governing our respective countries. If you don't like the way things are being run or the direction your country is moving ... then the only way is to vote for a change, even if it is for the lesser of two evils. I honestly think that for those who choose not to vote, should shutup and not complain when things go wrong.

People power actually does make a difference, a politician doesn't see a mass of individuals gathered together supporting an issue ... they see potential votes.

There are good politicians out there too, my local member takes time to listen to the people ... he regularly mails out information to his electorate which lists the cheapest doctors, dentists ... the last was a list of various internet services and their comparative costs. He is very approachable and makes time with you when you have queries.

It is a pity that most of the news concentrates on the negative antics and bungles rather than the positive.

I also like the drama that some of our political figures get up to ... the latest news that has broken the air waves comes from Western Australia where the leader of the oppersition has admitted to a rather strange fetish ... apparently not only is he into sneaking behind political staffers and snapping their bra straps, but he also enjoys grubbing around on the floor and sniffing the recently vacated seats of his women collegues

That sort of drama is better than the movies don't you think

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VolcomMartin

lol

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