Is politics a do or die game?

[Ojinga]

In the olden days, political seasons and Christmas season had no variance as both seasons were seen as festivities and exchange of pleasantries.

even in the olden days there is no political season we only know Christmas season, everyday are for the politics no day passes out without them not operating in the sector. But when it comes to Christmas season everyone get to hold at the moment in anything that they're doing, because it's festival season but when it comes to political time let me refer it as you say political season. Maybe it's because of the public holiday that makes you think politics do have a season and it's only in time of elections, that we know that it's the time of elections but even before then they were busy doing their thing but you can't compare it to Christmas season. Christmas season both the politician do know it's time for Christmas and they're still operating with their political matter. So for me I don't think politics do have a season.

[Majestic-milf]

 It's not. But you can't tell that to someone who is power hungry and will go any lengths to get it. Where I come from, it's when the time comes to vote you'd see those in power interested in the affairs of the common man because they want their votes. The sad part is that they give pittance to these youths to help them carry out their dirty bids but their own children are cocooned away in other places, oblivious (or should I say) caring less of what is going on.
 Politics before wasn't as dirty as this. In the old days, politics was more of the inclusion of social clubs, the patronage system and an expression of opinion through art, literature and architecture which made those who weren't enfranchised( women and and non citizens) to also have a sense of belonging, unlike how we have it now.
 

[fuguebtc]

It's not. But you can't tell that to someone who is power hungry and will go any lengths to get it. Where I come from, it's when the time comes to vote you'd see those in power interested in the affairs of the common man because they want their votes. The sad part is that they give pittance to these youths to help them carry out their dirty bids but their own children are cocooned away in other places, oblivious (or should I say) caring less of what is going on.
 Politics before wasn't as dirty as this. In the old days, politics was more of the inclusion of social clubs, the patronage system and an expression of opinion through art, literature and architecture which made those who weren't enfranchised( women and and non citizens) to also have a sense of belonging, unlike how we have it now.
 

I don't know what it's like in your country , but in my opinion , politics is the source of corruption , lust for power , evil...It can be said that politics has been dirty since its inception until now , not just dirty in recent years .

In the past, due to people's ignorance and technology not being as developed as it is today , they could easily hide and cover up all the crimes they committed. But with the development of technology today , their dirty things cannot continue to be hidden and we have a more realistic view of politics . If we had no internet, no smartphones, no social networks...I believe they would still continue to deceive us and we would not know the dirty things of politics .

[Majestic-milf]

In the past, due to people's ignorance and technology not being as developed as it is today , they could easily hide and cover up all the crimes they committed. But with the development of technology today , their dirty things cannot continue to be hidden and we have a more realistic view of politics . If we had no internet, no smartphones, no social networks...I believe they would still continue to deceive us and we would not know the dirty things of politics .

You make a fine point here. Truthfully, ignorance played a major role in the somewhat slavery of the masses because they only had the choice of believing what their leaders said, kind of a blind faith. Back then, you'd agree also that the spate at which corruption is eating into the world, especially in the African continent isnt the same as now. It's as if the oath they take before coming into office is just to fulfill all righteousness. Leaders back then where honest, accountable and had empathy for the common man. They were invested in service to the public and the betterment of the nation  more than they were concerned for making themselves rich.
 

[Ishicryptic]

Due to the profitable nature of politics nowadays it now seems like a do or die affair, politicians will do anything possible to gat to power and remain in power. Money, power and affluence is now associated with political offices, and being in leadership guarantees being in control of what happens and how it happens. You can not liken Christmas season to political seasons, the former is a time of celebration and the latter is a time when political gladiators flexes their muscles to determine who occupies the high thrones in their countries. Politicians sees themselves as demi gods that controls their subjects instead of seeing themselves as servants of the electorates.

[Albarq]

Due to the profitable nature of politics nowadays it now seems like a do or die affair, politicians will do anything possible to gat to power and remain in power. Money, power and affluence is now associated with political offices, and being in leadership guarantees being in control of what happens and how it happens. You can not liken Christmas season to political seasons, the former is a time of celebration and the latter is a time when political gladiators flexes their muscles to determine who occupies the high thrones in their countries. Politicians sees themselves as demi gods that controls their subjects instead of seeing themselves as servants of the electorates.

politics is a gamble for those who are hungry for power, they will compete with each other and they want and those who will dream of being a leader, everything is difficult to reach with a healthy mind, it is a game of life and death, it seems there is no end, while the people at the bottom are clear They don't think about political issues, they only think about their own income and the welfare of their respective families because their thoughts don't go there.

[MissNonFall9]

In the olden days, political seasons and Christmas season had no variance as both seasons were seen as festivities and exchange of pleasantries.

I am not sure what you mean by political season but since you mentioned festivals I assume you mean elections. Not only in the olden days but also in the present day elections are a festive time if the political situation of a country is stable. But when the political system is not balanced then any political activity will become dangerous.

[SmartCharpa]

In the olden days, political seasons and Christmas season had no variance as both seasons were seen as festivities and exchange of pleasantries.

I haven't heard of a political season, did you mean the season when they run a campaign before the election? Politicians did not have a season of celebration, however, they did whatever they wanted. So we cannot compare it to Christmas, which is traditionally celebrated at the end of the year. However, I will agree that in the past, politics was not all about do or die, but they have turned politics into matters of life and death because of the money they are making from it. Back then, the leaders we chose for that position remembered us, unlike today's leaders, who don't care about us and only want to be in that position and steal money. Many politicians will kill as many lives as they can just to secure their position, not like in the past, if one party loses, the other party will be happy because there will be no hatred between them. In my country, that is why I tell each of my friends not to stress themselves for anyone simply because they want to run for another post, if they do, they will not remember the parents of those who died during their election struggle.

[AYOBA]

In the olden days, political seasons and Christmas season had no variance as both seasons were seen as festivities and exchange of pleasantries.

I don't think there a season for the politics they normal run there compaign at any season it fall too, but you can only say that not all the seasons where enjoy the politicians. Because this past election is not fevor much of people's with the way so many peoples apply for do or die elections, just for the support our leaders, and could you imagine after they have all get the position they want; are now turn Nigeria outside down and by the time they where looking for the position, that's how they was promised people's so that they can them, and after a while there now do whatever they like with people's and that's i didn't have any interest on politics, because I will not struggle for what i will not have any single benefits at the end of day.

[Juicyhome]

Is only in Africa that play do and die politics, simply because they misunderstood the concept of politics. While some take politics as full time job, it's shouldn't be so. Politics gives everyone the opportunity to showcase your ides and initiatives to rule the people and when you dont have such opportunity you just have to support the next person that I given the opportunity. Don't play politics with emotions you will end up been desperate for power,  and once you don't have such power you become blood sucker. Africa politicians  are poor managers they only think power and money they will gain when in office and after, not for the good of the people thats why we are not progressing. They will rather die then to leave power,  with this kind of mind one with do anything to remain in power.

[discusstor]

This is all a conspiracy, there is a certain caste that creates plots for our story. Think about it, Covid, and then the war... And what's next?

[MissNonFall9]

Is only in Africa that play do and die politics, simply because they misunderstood the concept of politics. While some take politics as full time job, it's shouldn't be so. Politics gives everyone the opportunity to showcase your ides and initiatives to rule the people and when you dont have such opportunity you just have to support the next person that I given the opportunity. Don't play politics with emotions you will end up been desperate for power,  and once you don't have such power you become blood sucker. Africa politicians  are poor managers they only think power and money they will gain when in office and after, not for the good of the people thats why we are not progressing. They will rather die then to leave power,  with this kind of mind one with do anything to remain in power.

It is not right to act on emotions many wise people have said not to make any decisions on emotions and not to act on emotions. Hence it is an important piece of advice not to take any action or decision with emotion. But politics is one thing that is very important for running the country: many people become full time politicians. In fact emotions also work in politics but since politics is a competitive game depending on emotions will lead to downfall. And as a man he may have many plans by which he will arrange his country and people for welfare. Therefore a lot of awareness should be applied in the implementation of the plan so that the thought of the future comes first.

[Chilwell]

In the olden days, political seasons and Christmas season had no variance as both seasons were seen as festivities and exchange of pleasantries.

From your title even politician take serious caution when it comes to election because is not a do or die game is either win or loss they believe next time will come which they will go back and prepare for it, almost all the politicians are playing evil when it comes to that time they take their children out to a secure place and make use of other people's children to sacrifice for their own, this alone should be lesson for us but since they have denied us our rights and take us as beggers we have no choose because we need the money.

[Vallkeinec]

Because of politicians, we will all die sooner or later, we need to do something, don't you think?