If I wanted to learn about Politics would I have to do a Degree in Politics is there any other way?

Question

I am very interested in current affairs and wish I knew more in-depth about it.

Any body out there that likes politics? Do you think there are any honest politicians that do good?

Answer 1

No you don't have to have a degree in it to keep up with current affairs or politics. Just take some courses and keep studying on your own. Watch C-SPAN, CNN, Fox, and public broadcasting stations. Just read widely and you will do fine.

Answer 2

Most of the politicians we have are no more qualified for the job than the majority of us - many less so.
What most have is drive & ambition to dominate & control.
If you watch & listen, you will learn very quickly that most politicians are economical with the truth & will say almost anything to get themselves elected.
Greed plays a part too - most successful politicians become exceptionally wealthy.
Do many have a sincere wish to help & better society? Perhaps a few when they start but most are corrupted on the way. They'll end up doing what they think can get them holding on to power rather than what might be best for the world.
Study the speeches of politicians, study their performances, the lies they tell.
If you want to get invoilved yourself, join a local party & become an active member.

Answer 3

I believe the best way to learn about politics is to get actively involve in it. Politics is not something you learn in the classroom but in the field.

Answer 4

No degree can help you.If you want to become succesful politician you must be able to know the"pulse of the people'correctly.

Answer 5

dont learn if you you will only become one of the evil rats. go in to politics as yourself. your probably smarter.

Answer 6

They are a rare breed to find.