Are all governments corrupt?

Question

The way to a position of power is by wanting it, is it right that people who are prepared to walk over others for self gain should govern others?

Answer 1

I’ll answer your second question as simply saying yes, unfortunately it is right because the people of that country, whichever country that may be, is looking for a person of substance who exudes power, charisma, determination and (possibly) the wisdom to get the job done. All ethics aside this individual is an amalgamation of that country’s desires for who they wish to have running their government. It isn’t always the ideal mode for their people but it will be what that country’s political situation will tolerate at that time.

As for corruption in the government, ideally a government runs on a set of morals and ideals often either chosen by its people or by the political head that was chosen by that country’s people. Scrutinize this as you will, but even the most skeptical analysis will ultimately reveal that a country’s political situation whether internally or on the global scheme generally is what will create that government’s response and justifications for it’s actions. But also know this; a politician’s interests are not in seeking justice or in some holistic good for its people as a whole, but in the keeping and maintaining of power. Ideally through trustworthiness and good actions or more often through lies, deception, legal trickery or brute force, power above all else is the paramount goal of any leader and we as a people (in any country) are often ultimately the ones who give that person that power. Even violent dictatorships started by people giving someone the power to look out for their best interests.

Answer 2

All governments are corrupt in some way. And no people who walk over others arent deserving, and shouldnt govern others.

Answer 3

Sounds like Globalization, when only the economic part is driving, and being satisfied by it - the political, social, and environmental parts get ignored, and maybe that's what has touched the politiburros.

Funny how people blame other whole peoples for governments' actions.

Answer 4

Actually, yes, they should govern others. The fact is, you know where you are with a grasping, grabbing, stuff-the-rest-of humanity kind of person. If he or she is true to form, you can manipulate them because their behaviour is predictable (watch any programme in the series, "Yes, Minister" and see how Jim bends in all directions as different benefits are shown to him).

Answer 5

Eventually Yes, they may start out with good intentions but like sports personalities they do not know when to stop and give the next person a try.

Answer 6

Definitely!

Answer 7

That's the way power works, no way to change it.

Answer 8

all governments are probably corrupt in some way or another and its wrong.

but theres not much that can be done about it.

Answer 9

Most every politician, unless they are a true idealist and truely want a better society. *Example: Trotsky vs Stalin*

Answer 10

Yes!