Which country does he/she live in and what is the quickest way to get there?
2007-10-08 01:12:56 · 11 answers · asked by Chickoon 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
No, that's why its called politics. Politics consists of "social relations involving authority or power". Therefore, politics is all about the art of finding networks between groups of power and those who can help you fulfill your own agenda. If you could do stuff on your own, you don't need politics. Those who do, do. Those who need a network to do, they go into politics. This has been the way since the beginnings of the rise of power in Rome. Nothing has changed.
2007-10-08 01:31:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
Used to be. But it depends on your definition of a politician. And the definition of caring about "others".
Many past politicians changed the plight of some of their countrymen, but it cost them elsewhere. Example: British P.M. Gladstone.
Would you call Che Guevara a politician? I think not, but Castro became one. Both cared very much for others. Che Guevara gave his life fighting for the oppressed.
We don't see that anymore, do we?
And Gandhi ... was he a politician? But he also fought for human rights in a way which changed the world.
Nelson Mandela also.
Aung San Suu Kyi is the only present day example I can think of, and I wouldn't want you to go to Myanmar right now.
The people who really care can make a difference.
Oh, just remembered Lech Walesa. He wasn't a politician either, but belongs in the group I am thinking of.
Maybe that group is revolutionary? They change politics but are not politicians. But they care about others in the best way.
And please, don't ask me to include Lenin! Nor Mao Tse Tung! Whatever their original intentions, they ended up making people more miserable than before. They cared for a cause, not for other humans.
2007-10-08 13:56:06 · answer #2 · answered by kiteeze 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes there is...
Unfortunately they are out of the country at the current time on their annual visit to Santa Claus to provide him with his States list of the naughty boys and girls. The politician in question should be expected to return shortly... You'll just have to be patient and wait.
g-day!
2007-10-09 19:35:40 · answer #3 · answered by Kekionga 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ron Paul.
2007-10-08 22:26:04 · answer #4 · answered by zombi86 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think some of the back bench MPs are reasonably caring and genuine. The Norwich North MP, Dr Ian Gibson always seems genuine to me and not at all frightened to speak his mind. In fact he slagged off one of his fellow Labour MPs to me, which was probably a bit too plain-speaking for his own good. I shan't betray his trust by relating what he said, and who he said it about, though.
2007-10-08 08:30:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I agree with the first answer........ most of them do
the only proviso is what % they care for other people
I would guess the average politico would put
himself 90%
his family 9.9%
his friends .09%
constituents.009%
anyone else .001%
2007-10-08 08:27:24 · answer #6 · answered by Vinni and beer 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
RON PAUL 2008!
2007-10-11 23:05:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why are you giving me such a perplexing question, I have been taxing my brain but can't seem to have found any one. Will let you know when I can remember one.
2007-10-08 14:36:15 · answer #8 · answered by CAPTAIN BEAR 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try posting in the POLITICAL section you might rate more answers than in the MILITARY section.
2007-10-08 09:05:18 · answer #9 · answered by conranger1 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The only ones i can think of only care about their expenses.
2007-10-08 08:20:30 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋