This blog post is not what it seems…..
Not a year passes without an election somewhere
in the world. The senses of voters everywhere are inundated with false promises
and honey-coated words, which, once the individual enters office, are rapidly
forgotten – like frost disappearing under the sun! Thus, this post is aimed at
helping the ‘average man’ overcome the ravings of those who wish for power.
Not only should we be extra wary of the
promises and the honey-coated words, but also avoid the temptation to be in
fear of those who have or seek, power. It’s so easy to be swayed by rhetoric,
and to comment favourably on how brightly the sun shines out of his butt.
Don’t be tempted – consider these questions;
ask them and if you don’t get a favourable answer to them, you’re not living in a democracy!
What power do you
have?
Where did you get it?
In whose interests do
you exercise it?
To whom are you
accountable?
How can we get rid of
you? Because if we can’t, we are not democratic.
Democracy is not something someone does if we
vote for them. It’s what we do at
home, at work, and with others…
Wherever you may be, do consider these views –
perhaps it may help you live in a more open society.
Until next time (and still asking questions),
Peripatetic Scribe
Excellent, PS...a blinding glimpse of the obvious, put in such a readable way. I fully agree with what you say, the biggest problem is getting others to think (and act) similarly... we are too busy contemplating the bright sunshine... ha ha
ReplyDeleteNick NZ
Nick, thanks for your reply. I remember an ex-Prime Minister of Luxembourg once saying "we know what to do. But if we do it, how do we get re-elected?" I think that remark sums up the whole rotten performance of most politicians....
ReplyDeleteI wish everyone in Croatia could read these words! Thank you.
ReplyDeleteLucana
Thank you Lucana - it is my wish this is read by as many people as possible, wherever they may be, as it is something that impacts on us all.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for this useful advice! I'll spread the word :)
ReplyDeleteJana, thanks very much - the more people even consider these points, the better life might be. We have to take a stand!
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