Ultimately, we could discuss the faults and flaws of government and politics for eternity. Wars have been stimulated by a difference in beliefs and we are never going to come to a unanimous decision because it’s changing every single day, even if it’s only slightly. It’s impossible to pin point the exact time when politics became corrupt because there wasn’t a specific moment, it’s my personal belief that there was never pure intentions in the first place. But when, roughly, and how did politics become an endless reality show we just can’t escape from?
I think it’s fair to say that the political world has never been a genuine industry. From the get go, British politicians manipulated the patronage system to claim the top spot of Prime Minster, regardless of whether they were qualified for the job. This would automatically create a stigma around the position and attract many fame hungry lords striving for the media coverage rather than having a pure interest of helping people. In 2016, Britain has experienced the likes of Boris Johnson and David Cameron. The latter of who tried to portray the conservative party as an environmentally friendly faction and claimed to cycle to and from work, but closely behind followed his sleek black Jaguar carrying his suitcase and shoes, defeating the object of his actions. This disappointed many people and didn’t give the conservatives many brownie points, so naturally Cameron had to go back to the drawing board and rethink.
Right now, the United States is experiencing it’s most controversial election it has ever seen: Trump vs. Hilary. It’s not far fetched to call Trump’s entire campaign one large gimmick; a parade of politically incorrect politics that a large population of the states is praising, the other half: dreading. But think for one moment, do you actually believe Trump is going to accomplish half of what he says he plans to do? No. It’s in the blood of Presidential candidates to say what they think people want to hear, but as we surely know by now, after two terms with the beloved President Obama, just because the main guy says something, it doesn’t mean it happens. Speaking my own personal thoughts as of now, Trump is simply trying to stir up a fuss. In between Britain leaving the EU and the “immigration crisis,” Trump is manipulating the easily influenced and ill-informed individuals and telling them he will fix everything. But how, exactly, is Trump going to magically put a stop to the war on Syria, or wave a wand to build a wall between the US and Mexico? Is he going to build it himself, get on his knees and dig? No President has gotten to their position without leaving an impression, and you can say many things about Mr. Trump, but you can’t call him boring.
Politics has become a world wind of games and tricks. I say has become, but it’s been like this for a while. It’s hard to trust any person on a podium nowadays because we never know if we’re getting the full story. The division of Parliament/Congress by parties has overshadowed the sole cause of Government: to improve living quality, right? When we have a Presidential Candidate who claims he wants to ban Muslims and start a war between two of the most economically successful countries in the world, where do the people fit in? The world is nothing without people. I believe it’s your obligation as a member of government to take care of the people first and foremost and it seems somewhere in the last how many ever centuries that concept has been lost. Obviously, it’s not as black and white as “caring about people,” but when a man’s entire campaign focuses on demeaning and belittling a race of people who play a vital role in the brand and empire that is the United States, it’s hard not to feel resentful of the way a system we’re suppose to rely on is almost working against us.
Whoever gets elected in November, whatever happens for the final quarter of this year, we must remember to value the lives of the people around more than we value wealth and attention.
