Personally, I have never been a fan of politics. I find the idea of needing to classify oneself as a Republican or Democrat ridiculous so I identify as Independent; I am the neutral party. Politics is almost always about conflict. There is always 50% who are happy while the other 50% are dissatisfied. More and more, politics is becoming about pride and popularity. In order to be elected for anything, you must have a balance of insults to your competition, offers for the people, and charm.
Based on the recent Republican debates, our charming Donald Trump is a professional, when it comes to insults or "throwing shade". He is constantly judging his competitors appearances other unique qualities about them. I find this an obvious sign of immaturity. If the only way you can get votes is to bully others, you don't belong in office. Although it is alright to be truthful in politics, there is a fine line between exposing their political flaws and just being rude.
Along with this, as a politician you should at least tell people what you are planning to do for them. We are electing these people to serve us, not the other way around. These politicians feel like they own whoever is in the sam party as them. Even people who have chosen a certain political group seem to limit themselves to the only people in the same political group. Acting in such a way is childish. That's basically saying, "Those people disagree with me on the group I choose so I don't want to hear what they have to say." This elementary way of thinking closes people off to many ideas that could actually be useful. Limiting oneself in this way is a primitive way of thinking that just gives politicians more power over the people than they deserve.
Another part of politics is charm. There is no way one can be elected for anything unless they have some sort of charm. Even Donald Trump is able to charm his audience because of his witty comments. Politicians usually need charm so when people are watching them in debates or looking at their previous political actions, they aren’t completely dulled. Everyone wants to vote for a people pleaser.
Personally, I feel that sometimes, politics can help people achieve a good life. Politics effect everything people do and therefore it is important to stay updated but I don’t believe people should be so closed-minded. It prevents innumerable relationship from being created between political activists and it also increases the lack of understanding between both political parties. I feel like one can still achieve a good life with politics if they maintain an open mind.
