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As near as I can tell, the complaints of 'broken' come from people who don't participate. People who participate somehow seem to find ways to get some change in
by pnathan 10y ago
As near as I can tell, the complaints of 'broken' come from people who don't participate. People who participate somehow seem to find ways to get some change in their desired direction.
- tanderson92 10y agoAs near as I can tell, people who make generalizations end up making absurd statements about some person or belief that doesn't fit their narrow view. Does Malala Yousafzai think her country's political system is broken? What would this mean for your characterization?
- collyw 10y agoThe powerful don't let us participate.
- pnathan 10y agoSorry, I see people participate constantly in local politics. Some are often referred to as NIMBYs. The kooks typically don't get voices, but if you want to effect change, find the locallest bit of politics you can and work on it.
- AnimalMuppet 10y agoBut always less change than they wanted, for all participants, for all directions of desired change. Some view that as the reality of politics - it involves compromise with others of different views. And some others view that as the system being corrupt, because it refused to listen to their desires. While the system is less responsive than it should be, while there are elements of corruption, I don't have a lot of sympathy for the "take my ball and go home" whiners.
- pnathan 10y ago> Some view that as the reality of politics - it involves compromise with others of different views. I've really aligned myself with this viewpoint the more I work in the corporate world. Things are a compromise, always. Purity is found in mathematics and, sometimes, theology. I also think there's room for a certain level of what is called corruption: it's important to allow for judgement and slop, people who aren't facially qualified, but through a few connections getting them work can demonstrate that they really ARE qualified and capable.