Politicians are only in it for themselves

THERE is a great weakness in any political system: “government” is based on the idea that some individual or organisation is awarded more power than any human being should possess — the power to kill, to declare war, to steal, to defraud, to counterfeit, etc.

Politicians are only in it for themselves

All of these powers are considered immoral by man, but perfectly acceptable for government.

No matter how much they dress it up as being good for the people, any political system makes full use of its authority in order to maintain the status quo and keep the ruling elite in power. This is why advocating for political change, while virtuous and noble in deed, is ultimately a wasted effort.

It’s all a big snow job.

Politicians are in it for their own benefit, not for ours. We only have a finite amount of resources available, time, money, and energy.

It’s far better to allocate these resources to improving our own situation rather than some politician’s chances of re-election.

It’s time to invest in us.

Build a pool of savings, develop alternative sources of income, diversify internationally, and most of all, have a plan.

We don’t want to be caught flat-footed when these politicians, like lemmings, drive the bus off the cliff.

Anthony Woods

Ennis

Co Clare

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