Is politics everyone's business?

[Dr.Bitcoin_Strange]

Politics really does concern everyone, directly or indirectly. Although government elections in some countries are not usually free and fair because of the cheating, fighting, and corruption that repeatedly occur, But most times, if a bad president is elected to rule, it is also the fault of the citizens who fail to support politics. Some people would say that they don't have any connections to partake in politics without even realising how important it is for them to contribute during voting or supporting a chosen leader, perhaps mostly during voting for another president.

[Ndabagi01]

   So I ask, in your own opinion do you think politics should be the concern of every citizen.

Politics should be participated in by everyone, rather than being limited to a specific set of people or being a concern of a small number of citizens.  Politics is inextricably linked to democracy, and we all know that "democracy is government of the people, by the people, and for the people." This definition explains why everyone is crucial in identifying the ideal candidate to represent them and reign over them. Invariably, if some individuals do not vote, the small majority who do not vote has a negative impact on the huge population who does vote. Only one individual can determine whether the outcome of an election will be in the people's favour or whether they will experience hardship for a number of years again if they are elected.

[Gallar]

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   So I ask, in your own opinion do you think politics should be the concern of every citizen.

Of course, politics must be paid attention to and even must be studied by everyone. Because politics has a very broad domain, and not only for the purposes of a country. Indeed, perhaps the most commonly known by many people, especially in countries that have a system of government such as a republic. Politics is only used for the purpose of a country, such as presidential elections, governor elections and mayor elections. It's all true. Because all of these things have a political element in them. But actually political science is not only used for a country, but must be studied by everyone and not only for people who want to become state officials. Because political science has many uses, small examples such as making a strategy, or to unite one faction with another. Because as Aristotle said about his opinion about politics.

politics is the effort taken by citizens to realize the common good (Aristotle's Classical Theory).

Source: https://id.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Politik#:~:text=political%20is%20business%20that%20taken,and%20implementation%20policy%20public%20Government.

So I can also conclude that politics is a combination of the vision and mission of many people. Even though the path that everyone takes is different, it has the same goal and for the common good.correct me if I'm wrong

And in essence, politics must be considered by everyone, not to mention anyone.

[CryptoHeadlineNews]

 According to the postulation of a Marxist, who is of the opinion that "politics is a determination of who gets what,  when and how " this from a lame man's interpretation means that the involvement of the people in political affairs determins who in particular should the dividends of democracy be allocated to, when it should be given and how it should be given.
   Ignorantly so many citizens has been neglecting their franchise all in the name of "I'm not interested in politics" in that same act they are also involving in politics but in a  negative way, abstaining from voting may emerge a bad govt. And in return when they make policies it includes everyone in the society. Also during allocation we often times discover that some region tend to be neglected in the same manner they have neglected their franchise.
 
   So I ask, in your own opinion do you think politics should be the concern of every citizen.

Just as everyone can not be in that political position at the same time, it is everyone's business which we must comply to as citizens of a state or region. Because one of the reason why people lose faith in politics, (i.e election to be precise) is when the electoral system is corrupt, and the people's vote don't count, just like what been practice in most countries, whereby only the people who have enough money to impress, god-fatherism and connection only wins election, due to how corrupt the system is, making people feel discouraged and losing hope for politics.

[GiftedMAN]

   So I ask, in your own opinion do you think politics should be the concern of every citizen.

Yes, looking at the effects of politics in the economy today, we can say that politics control all the other sectors of the economy because the elected president of any country controls the affairs of the country so in a bit to stop corruption and fight unemployment, every citizen is expected to be directly or indirectly involved in politics so that they can help in electing a credible candidate that will help to boost the economy of their nation. If the citizens are not concerned about politics in their country then they stand to accept any one elected as the president even though such person is not a credible candidate.

[BADecker]

Everyone should become a politician. Then the good people could take down their criminal counterparts more easily.

[blockman]

Yes, it's because you're choosing the people that will lead the country and its policies. That's why choosing the wrong leader may also be the fault of the citizens because they think that it's not that important at all. Politics should be a concern of everybody as long as you're a rightful voter and you've got love for your country. The sad thing is that this has become a business for these politicians and it has become dirty because of those politicians that don't want to get out of it as they've experienced living their lives at their best when they enter. So, having affairs as well from other countries will also rely on these leaders and that's everyone's concern as it will determine the impact that it has got for its economy share and as well as public relations.

[Juse14]

Politics is not everyone's business and everyone does not have to be political. But everyone must know about politics with the aim that they are not easily fooled by people who understand and control politics.

Politics is "smart to fool" I say so because those who are smart about politics will continue to exploit and influence those who are politically illiterate for personal or group gain.

And one more said that politics is "not right and wrong but wins and loses". In politics, what is wrong can be right and what is right can be wrong, because the ones who write history are the winners. And as an example; if only those rebels succeeded in seizing power, maybe they would not mention that they were rebels but they would say that they were revolutionary fighters upholding justice.

[Zlantann]

  Ignorantly so many citizens has been neglecting their franchise all in the name of "I'm not interested in politics" in that same act they are also involving in politics but in a  negative way, abstaining from voting may emerge a bad govt. And in return when they make policies it includes everyone in the society. Also during allocation we often times discover that some region tend to be neglected in the same manner they have neglected their franchise.
 
   So I ask, in your own opinion do you think politics should be the concern of every citizen.

I beg to differ, mate, it is not the ignorant that abstain from politics but the experienced. When you have experienced an election where your vote is worthless in the process of electing new leaders. When you have experienced an electioneering process that promotes violence and the destruction of lives and properties. When you have experienced intimidation and threat because you fail to support a candidate. If you have experienced an electoral process that is influenced by tribal and religious sentiment. If you have seen an election process that is ruled by vote buying and the highest bidder gets the highest vote. If you have experienced an election where the results have been written before the election date. If you have encountered some or all of these events, you might conclude that it is better to stay indoors during elections than to risk your life and waste your time in an election that has been arranged to suit an anointed candidate.

[Lordhermes]

   Ignorantly so many citizens has been neglecting their franchise all in the name of "I'm not interested in politics" in that same act they are also involving in politics but in a  negative way, abstaining from voting may emerge a bad govt. And in return when they make policies it includes everyone in the society. Also during allocation we often times discover that some region tend to be neglected in the same manner they have neglected their franchise.
 
   So I ask, in your own opinion do you think politics should be the concern of every citizen.

I beg to differ, mate, it is not the ignorant that abstain from politics but the experienced. When you have experienced an election where your vote is worthless in the process of electing new leaders. When you have experienced an electioneering process that promotes violence and the destruction of lives and properties. When you have experienced intimidation and threat because you fail to support a candidate. If you have experienced an electoral process that is influenced by tribal and religious sentiment. If you have seen an election process that is ruled by vote buying and the highest bidder gets the highest vote. If you have experienced an election where the results have been written before the election date. If you have encountered some or all of these events, you might conclude that it is better to stay indoors during elections than to risk your life and waste your time in an election that has been arranged to suit an anointed candidate.

There is no excuse to abstain from Politic regardless of the violence, intimidation and malpractices that follow the process, he must get involved to get it right. if you think the leaders are bad, get involve and contest or canvas vote for the one you think is better of. politics is a must for every one. no one should leave it for few ones to participate. Because if we fail to get involved the desire change will never come to reality.

[Cryptomultiplier]

  Ignorantly so many citizens has been neglecting their franchise all in the name of "I'm not interested in politics" in that same act they are also involving in politics but in a  negative way, abstaining from voting may emerge a bad govt. And in return when they make policies it includes everyone in the society. Also during allocation we often times discover that some region tend to be neglected in the same manner they have neglected their franchise.
 
   So I ask, in your own opinion do you think politics should be the concern of every citizen.

I beg to differ, mate, it is not the ignorant that abstain from politics but the experienced. When you have experienced an election where your vote is worthless in the process of electing new leaders. When you have experienced an electioneering process that promotes violence and the destruction of lives and properties. When you have experienced intimidation and threat because you fail to support a candidate. If you have experienced an electoral process that is influenced by tribal and religious sentiment. If you have seen an election process that is ruled by vote buying and the highest bidder gets the highest vote. If you have experienced an election where the results have been written before the election date. If you have encountered some or all of these events, you might conclude that it is better to stay indoors during elections than to risk your life and waste your time in an election that has been arranged to suit an anointed candidate.

As obvious as the selection rather than election is, the thing that citizens fail to take into consideration is the fact that without citizens there's no state. The citizens have the power and it is enlightenment and education that can open our eyes to understand that the essence of voting right is to our benefit. The leader that is in power only knows those within his household hence the policies that would follow such a government.

Politics is everyone's business unless in such cases where malpractice is witnessed, then it becomes wise to just play spectator and do more active work from the grassroot rather than poke holes in any policies the selected leader makes. Where focus goes, energy flows!

[Gozie51]

The sad thing is that this has become a business for these politicians and it has become dirty because of those politicians that don't want to get out of it as they've experienced living their lives at their best when they enter.

Most politicians don't have defined job endeavour that they do and that is why they fight hard to retain themselves in power as retirement benefit. In Nigeria for instance, after the tenure of a governor he is automatically predicted to run for the post of a senate and that is rightly so, at the end of the next election you begin to hear their names as senators as they rig themselves in. And also likewise a senator after his tenure goes to contest for the governorship position and this happens across the local government too. This recycling of leaving one position to another is evident that they don't have any other job than politics. In the past people were uninterested to be in politics but this is not the case now.

[Wakate]

   So I ask, in your own opinion do you think politics should be the concern of every citizen.

Yes, looking at the effects of politics in the economy today, we can say that politics control all the other sectors of the economy because the elected president of any country controls the affairs of the country so in a bit to stop corruption and fight unemployment, every citizen is expected to be directly or indirectly involved in politics so that they can help in electing a credible candidate that will help to boost the economy of their nation. If the citizens are not concerned about politics in their country then they stand to accept any one elected as the president even though such person is not a credible candidate.

Corruption is something that will never end whether we like it or not. Things are getting worse everyday and we urge to make sure that we survive and pay our bills even though the inflation keep increasing. The period that we are is very tasking and politics is taking over very sectors and disciplines making everything to be more of competition and creating a room for adversaries. Politics is becoming more severe by the day and the government are even making things worse for us the civilians. Like some of the African countries that was taken over by the military, this was as a result of bad government due to greedy politicians using public funds for there own benefits.

[YADAYADA]

Politics can be everyone's business when everyone is interested in politics but not everyone is suitable to become involved in political discourse if they are mentally unstable. That said, it is pretty clear that today we have many politicans who are mentally unstable and who are placed in their positions by unelected individuals and groups which are equally a threat to democracy as is rule by the mob and the ignorant.

A better form of democracy would exist where there are two or three parallel administrations in existence running a country at the same time adopting different methods of administration that citizens can choose from and the threat to freedom of choice is no longer infringed upon by the tyranny of the majority.

In general willfully stupid and stupid ignorant people should have the right to take an interest in politics but intelligent citizens should not have to tolerate their leadership if they ever are placed in power by either unelected groups or ignorant masses swayed by populist rantings.

[sunsilk]

Politics can be everyone's business when everyone is interested in politics but not everyone is suitable to become involved in political discourse if they are mentally unstable.

This is true. Many wants to become a politician because they think that money is all over it but not everyone fits to be one. And the sad truth is that there have been cases of politicians that don't have control to themselves. They're using their power inappropriately.

In general willfully stupid and stupid ignorant people should have the right to take an interest in politics but intelligent citizens should not have to tolerate their leadership if they ever are placed in power by either unelected groups or ignorant masses swayed by populist rantings.

Still, there's balance on it.

Despite that there could be supporters that are tolerating actions from their politicians inappropriately. It's a need to have wise and intelligent people to criticize the wrongdoings of these authorities.

[Lordhermes]

Yes, politics is in human nature, politics is a decision making, since we make decision everyday we must choice wisely who to rule over us. Once we leave it to the hands of the few it's become dangerous to the society. Everyone must involve in it and participate actively.
Aristotle described us as political Animal , that implies we are all political being and it's our affairs to get involve in politics.

[BADecker]

Yes, politics is in human nature, politics is a decision making, since we make decision everyday we must choice wisely who to rule over us. Once we leave it to the hands of the few it's become dangerous to the society. Everyone must involve in it and participate actively.
Aristotle described us as political Animal , that implies we are all political being and it's our affairs to get involve in politics.

I think Aristotle was wrong about this. My political stand is that most of us are apolitical, and the rest of us should be. Of course, this is only my political opinion. But it hardly differs at all from my apolitical opinion.

 

[Smartgoat]

yes I really agree with you. politics is every man's business. if we are not involved in politics, this politicians will keep on hosting us. we elected them in to represent us but unfortunately there all there for personal interest. something made for the citizens has become a personal something, they does not care for the pain of the masses anymore.  when we keep on saying it doesn't concerns us, they see it as an opportunity to convert the national cake to be a personal one

[uchegod-21]

It is not about being interested to participate in politics or not. What actually happens is that the game of politics is so bad in some countries such that no sensible and upright man would want to involve in such a dirty game as they fondly call it. If the politics and the political system of a country is very sane, you will see good people will join politics and in the end of the day you will have a very good government.

But then if the bad and the corrupt are in charge of the political system and have corrupted the whole system. That is why you see some people saying they don't want to involve in politics.

[Lordhermes]

It is not about being interested to participate in politics or not. What actually happens is that the game of politics is so bad in some countries such that no sensible and upright man would want to involve in such a dirty game as they fondly call it. If the politics and the political system of a country is very sane, you will see good people will join politics and in the end of the day you will have a very good government.

But then if the bad and the corrupt are in charge of the political system and have corrupted the whole system. That is why you see some people saying they don't want to involve in politics.

Regardless of how bad the leaders are, politics is everyone business. We must always participate in politics for the benefit of all. Because when we the good ones fail to participate in politics the bad eggs rules and mess up the economy, steal whatsoever they which from the Treasury. To stop them is for all to get involved in the politics and lead to correct the wrong of the bad ones