2006-07-07 12:53:24 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Glory, power and the buck.
2006-07-07 12:56:08 · answer #1 · answered by sassyk 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes and no. Here is why.
Positions of great responsibiliy come with a large amount of authority that is specifically granted to perform the responsibilities of that postition (and nothing else). This authority can be intoxicating to the ego and can quickly lead to a belief that one is above others. Especially when one has a great deal of authority over others.
Imagine how you would feel knowing that you could affect the lives others in a significant way (ie grant priveleges or punishments). The social dynamics between you and those you had power over would change. You would feel, consciously or not, above them. And from a social status standpoint you would be correct. This is a very difficult thing to resist. So politicians, elected to office, quickly become overcome by thier authority and are, in effect, seduced to the "dark side".
This belief, that one is above the others can also lead to the misconception that one is above the rules (ie " those just apply to the commoners"). Hence the plague of corruption that afflicts long term politicians.
A good example is the 1994 "Republican Revolution" and the "Contract with America". Many of those politicians that were swept into office on the tide of discontent swore to leave office after a set number of terms (self imposed term limits). And many of them violated those oaths once the time came to leave office.
Politicians do care. They are just seduced and corrupted by the power that they wield and eventually lose sight of the reason they were elected to office: To serve the will of the people.
Did this help or were you asking a rhetorical question?
2006-07-07 20:38:44 · answer #2 · answered by Alan A 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Beleive it or not, there are really people that care about this country. They are educated and know what takes place around the world. They may appear to just want power and money, however they do need money to run for any office, lots of it. And for that they are trashed. As for the power, when you think you have the best ideas for the country, your only way to implement them is to gain power.
2006-07-07 20:04:43 · answer #3 · answered by MIKEFL 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most are out for money and power. The very few who start out caring are quickly corrupted by the system. This will continue as long as we allow the present system to continue. When enough people boycott the system, things will change - but not before.
2006-07-07 20:00:16 · answer #4 · answered by David L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very good question, with no clear answer. Why would anyone spend $100,000,000 to be elected to a job that pays $300,000 a year? Makes no sense. For Senate and Congress, I would say it's the retirement plan... serve one term, you're set for life. Unfortunately, it seems the people who run for office who really want to make a difference or change things for the better are the ones who can't get elected for just that reason - the established regime wants to keep things the way they are, no room for boat rockers.
2006-07-07 19:58:45 · answer #5 · answered by Mister Wizard 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's been shown that our country and our people are the last things that are on their mind. Afterall they're making live easier for illegal immigrants instead of the American people.
There's gotta be a stop to the injustice going on here.
2006-07-07 19:59:20 · answer #6 · answered by Ryan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Power, that's why they got into politics in the first place.
2006-07-07 19:57:13 · answer #7 · answered by rjordan1041 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do the citizens care about this country at all, or just the almighty buck?
2006-07-07 19:58:48 · answer #8 · answered by godoompah 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All they care about is the money they put in their pocket.
2006-07-07 19:56:40 · answer #9 · answered by kayef57 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋