Do we really know what politic is?
Political science focuses on the theory and practice of government and politics at the local, state, national, and international levels.
We, the people, are dedicated to developing understandings of institutions, practices, and relations that constitute public life and modes of inquiry that promote citizenship.
The term “politics” refers to the situation of a country, including the structure of its government and the decisions taken by the ruling party.
Conversely, the term “political science” refers to the theoretical analysis of all political systems, including their origins, their underlying values, and their goals.
While the idea of politics refers to the concrete implementation of social and economic policies, political science provides a more comprehensive understanding of governance and gives us the tools to interpret the government’s actions.
Was all this crystal clear to you, my dear reader?
Now I will try to explain what happens, after you and I have voted for a party after being informed about all these popcorn ideas that were promised.
- The first 100 days, you don’t find anything new at all.
- The losers in the election, show their bad sides by smearing, without thinking about their voters and the country.
- Changes in the leadership, who were involved in the election that may had an influence on your choice of party.
- Old projects are shelved, in favor of new ideas, without considering previous investments paid for by taxpayers.
- Contracts are signed with large companies and subcontractors who have voted for the winning party.
- Change of chair positions in leading institutions and other important decision-making bodies. In addition, family and friends (the party) have been given these seats
- The above mentioned, has taken a year to implement, without any election promise being fulfilled.
- Now the financial problems are starting to increase on the decision makers, to fulfill some of their promises.
- A new budget is presented, usually with tax increases at some level to finance their decisions. This was not in the election program.
- Two years have passed, and now they must start thinking about the upcoming election for the next period.
I could go on, but I think you’ve got a clear picture of what politics really is. It is about personal gain and you are not in that planning.
What I say has no political stance, neither to the right, left or middle parties. They all end up in the same basket.
Good luck with your future choice of political party, or leave a blank vote?
I am open for comment if you don’t agree.
Thanks for reading this post.
Windmush/Curt
What is Political Science? | Department of Political Science | University of Washington