2006-06-13 15:43:44 · 12 answers · asked by Rich 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
Actually, the answer could be yes. Because politics have a way of "dividing" people and groups, the way it divides is the key element.
Politics may include the struggle between the wealthy and the poor; or it may be divided by geographical location; and it can also include the division of the religious or not.
The whole purpose of politics is for political power to create, support and enforce new ideas or legislation. But as said before, "how" politics is run is determined by the way people play on the role.
2006-06-13 15:46:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
In a sense, yes. It is also a struggle between differing beliefs. I will give a couple examples... One group of people feels that people should not have abortions, another feels the opposite. One group is against gay marriage, and another don't care or supports it. One group wants tougher drug laws, another feels that the laws are strong enough and yet another feels that they war on drugs is not working too well. There are many interests that have to be managed in a way that is supposed to be in the best interest of the country as a whole. There is a piece of paper known as the constitution that is meant to serve as a guide, a lot of politics is supposed to be about how certain sections of the constitution (regarding the powers of congress and the government), Another issue is taxation and spending, Many people think the republican party is more in favor of those with wealth, which judging by some of the changes in tax law, I would agree with at this point in time. Many people think that the democratic party is about taking care of the working people, but there are also those who have done things that have hurt workers. The real way to determine where a politician is not really their party as much as it is their record.
2006-06-13 22:56:31 · answer #2 · answered by Rob K 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The politics of the wealthy certainly causes the poor to struggle, I can tell you that much.
2006-06-13 22:47:33 · answer #3 · answered by pickle head 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No... Current politics is fighting between Democratic Society and Socialist Society.
Democrats firmly believe in a socialistic society
Republicans believe in a democratic society. They prefer to go back to founding fathers idea's with the current laws and amendments.
The rich and poor arguments are just social warfare issues. The democrats say they are for the poor, yet there are more rich democrats then rich republicans.
2006-06-13 23:26:46 · answer #4 · answered by lancelot682005 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, that would be economics. Politics is the struggle between the powerful and the hopeless.
2006-06-13 22:46:39 · answer #5 · answered by sideshot72 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. I believe it is because the Democrats try to get into office and help out people without medical insurance and all that, but then a Republican will come into office and throw out the other guy's plans so we can go to war and take over the world. That's all Republicans want is more money and property! Get over it!
2006-06-13 22:46:32 · answer #6 · answered by Doesnt Matter 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, politics is a difference in philosophy, the struggle is convincing the largest number of people that yours is the best philosophy, usually won by the most charasmatic leader and /or spokeman.
2006-06-13 22:49:42 · answer #7 · answered by johnny m 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Big government (generally poor) vs. Personal freedoms and self-reliance (wealthier with more at stake)
2006-06-13 23:49:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Leftist/Socialists/Democrats would have you believe that. But have you ever met a poor congressman?
2006-06-13 22:46:32 · answer #9 · answered by Self-Sufficient 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO-IT'S THE STRUGGLE BETWEEN THOSE WHO HAVE POWER AND THOSE WHO WANT MORE POWER
2006-06-13 22:47:10 · answer #10 · answered by linda2006 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋