Showing posts with label politics. Show all posts
Showing posts with label politics. Show all posts

Saturday, April 26, 2025

Politicians' obsession is people's suffering

I don't feel like writing about this topic at all, but the whole world is just commenting. A politician has instigated this chaos. His words, "Nothing personal, just business," in the interest of the truth, are my favorite. Since his election, he has overestimated his abilities. If it were a TV show, I'm sure it would be the most watched. But doing politics involves making choices for a better life for people. Let's start with his positive statements. He admitted things out loud while they were taboo for normal people. He made shocking threats against other countries and those in close proximity. At the very least, he demonstrated that the words "democratic state" concealed nothing but manipulation. For as long as humanity can remember, there has always been a division of people. Be it according to religions. Be it by skin color. Be it because of the different languages ​​they speak. Be it because of the different interpretations of communism and capitalism. “No man fights against freedom; man fights most against the freedom of others.” These words are from Marx. People from all over the world came to America in search of quick riches. Their ancestors came from various parts of the world. As far as I know, much of the Mayan civilization was destroyed during the Spanish conquest. Currently, the local population of Indians are some of the poorest in the country. Let's examine the actions of this politician. A leading politician always has advisors. This is due to his inability to have a comprehensive understanding of all issues. His success depends on the advice of these people. In my first book, I have a story about what kind of friends a person should have. There, at the end of the short story, I prove that it is better to have one smart friend than a hundred friends. The same applies to the leading politician. At least one advisor with a unified perspective is more effective than ten advisors with conflicting views. This is due to the fact that you are presented with a variety of perspectives. One pulls back, the other pushes forward. and the third in the skies. I don’t know if the president’s statements were his or his advisers’, but they were disastrous. First, he proposed the acquisition of Canada and Greenland. He revealed his aggressive ambitions. He accused Europe of robbing him and, at the same time, supported nationalist parties in certain countries. He demonstrated that Europe was on the right track and that its fragmentation was necessary to weaken it. He demonstrated this by encouraging each country in Europe to preserve its national identity and avoid identifying itself as European, as Americans are doing now. He declared a trade war on the entire world, imposing his opinion. This statement is consistent with his actions over the past few years. Buy weapons from me; otherwise, terrible things await you. Yes, over the years he oppressed Arab countries by controlling oil. He continues to do so. But against Russia, something is not working. Why? The main challenge for American presidents is managing relations with China and, in the near future, India. The vice president made a statement. “We borrow from peasants to buy goods from them.” It literally sounds insulting. However, I see it as self-deprecation. It's not only a matter of not having money but also not having any goods. Where is your wealth? In fact, I was once asked how rich I was, and instead of answering, I asked him how many children he had. He informed me that he has four children. I answered him that he is twice as rich as me. Then he asked me how to understand that a person is rich. I answered him. A person is rich when, in addition to himself, he helps others. The more people he has helped, the greater his wealth. Then I also mentioned to him people who have invented vaccines that have helped many people. I brought up the names of Mother Teresa, Buffett, who has generously donated over 100 billion dollars to charity, and Bill Gates, who actively combats diseases like malaria and tuberculosis in impoverished nations. Similar to large corporations whose services or products are in high demand, they generate profits based on this demand. Customs tariffs are imposed to achieve specific goals. Theoretically, it is possible to achieve some results over time. But at what cost?  Ordinary people will pay. I am not an economist or a financier, but I have consulted many people to increase their assets. I would only impose tariffs on American companies. Let them distribute and optimize their production. How can a company be considered American if it doesn't produce anything in America? Then I would give the green light to companies that invest in America without taxes for the next 15 years, and they would invest themselves, and there would be no loss of trust. Each country should at least take 10 percent care of its farmers. What is the purpose of sitting down at a table with an expensive plate, fork, spoon, table, napkin, and only half a plate of food? Neither the TV nor the dishwasher will feed you. According to statistics, at least one billion people go to bed half-starved, half the world still does not have clean drinking water, and we set out to conquer Mars. The president's decision to withdraw from the Green Deal is the biggest mistake he has made. In recent years, people have blamed China for air pollution, despite the fact that they produce more solar panels and wind turbines than any other country. They want to, and they don't agree; I have no words. I argue that climate change is the greatest threat to humanity, and it is undoubtedly the most significant problem. We are already starting to feel its effects. Because of the nonsense we read, we don't have much time to think about it. However, when we experience the pain firsthand, our understanding of it deepens. The second biggest issue is the withdrawal from the human rights charter, which was done just to accept a person who is currently ordering others to kill. I am sure that if you ask ordinary Jews, they are against what their leader is doing. The actions and statements of their president are not shared by the average American. By withdrawing from these two important charters, he undermines the human right to life. Who would trust you? Even if world trade stops, it's equal to ten percent, and the world will somehow survive it. Instead of ten coffees, they'll drink nine, and there's no problem. However, such an arrangement is not ideal for the average American citizen.  Who will pay a high price? You can't just threaten. Better try to do something meaningful, and it will make you rich. You can't be richer than a person with ten children if you only have two. As we know, all 10 children will eat two eggs each, and that's 20 eggs. Your two children will eat two each, a total of 4 eggs. The value of a fiat banknote is subjective and based on perception, not intrinsic worth. In the end, this person will always be richer than you. We must accept this reality, work together, and be glad to be alive today, as we may not wake up tomorrow. One of my books contains a quote. We can't bring back the past, but we can reward the future as we want. The average citizen decides who to vote for, and then we wonder how they spend our tax money and work against our interests.


Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Actions versus Words

Basically, the words are spoken by everyone, but the words of the politicians are mostly heard and commented on.  During the years for which there are at least some writings, the words of politicians, kings, and emperors were always directed at someone or against the enemy. Even modern politicians of small countries allow themselves to blame someone for the obstacles to the development of their people. Politicians of powerful countries always target other powerful countries to get elected. However, they often fail to translate their promises of improving citizens' welfare into concrete actions. In today's world, where information spreads quickly and we often question the inane statements made by political candidates, we still choose to elect them again. This is because we are familiar with them, and we tend to distrust the unknown or unfamiliar. I only know that for as long as the world can remember, almost nothing has changed in the political sector and the promises of politicians. However, there have always been visionary people who take advantage of politics and make quick money. Nearly everyone worldwide is currently focusing on the election of the new American president. Everyone comments from their perspective. If he sympathizes with him, he defends him with all the shortcomings of the front management. If he is not his favorite, he finds flaws in all his words, grimaces on his face, and people who support him. I am not qualified to assess him.  But I know with this new president, the whole world won't be bored. He loves demonstrations and loud words. As he says, of course, every American will become rich, and their credit will disappear. Not to mention the Indians/Americans on reservations, where their lives will turn into a fairy tale. Every town and village is already well-organized.  I'm sure that some well-wishers who supported him, no wonder, begging for money to search for new horizons on Mars, will get money After all, everyone holds a unique perspective. We can't blame them for everything. There is one more thing I can add. It always, or more often, happens that those who have the highest expectations are disappointed. Direct assistance invariably elicits opposition from people's emotions. The only thing I cannot accept is that all American politicians forget that their roots are from the whole world.

Monday, October 28, 2024

What is politics? Quotes from personalities

For people, it is a method of solving problems in a democratic way. But I can mention what a man told me in 1989. For as long as the world can remember, it was getting better, but it didn't get better. Take care of yourself. But my opinion is no different than that of people who have been saying for 3000 years that politics has not changed at all. I'm just going to quote a few people in general about politics.

The oppressed are allowed every few years to decide exactly which representatives of the oppressor class will represent and oppress them.'

Karl Marx

Politics is not a game. This is serious business.

Winston Churchill

Politics has nothing to do with morality.

Niccolo Machiavelli

In politics, stupidity is not a disadvantage.

Napoleon Bonaparte

If voting changes anything, they will make it illegal.

Emma Goldman

We hang the petty thieves and appoint the big ones to public office.

Aesop

It is enough for people to know that there was an election. People who vote don't decide anything. The people who count the votes decide everything.

Joseph Stalin

Politics: A struggle of interests disguised as a contest of principles. Conducting public affairs for personal gain.

Ambrose Bierce

Man is by nature a political animal.

Aristotle

They say politics is the second oldest profession. I learned that it bears a striking resemblance to the first.

Ronald Reagan

As a politician never believes what he says, he is quite surprised to be taken at his word.

Charles de Gaulle

Politics is the art of looking for trouble, finding it everywhere, misdiagnosing it, and applying the wrong means.

Ernest Benn

There is a politician hiding under every stone.

Aristophanes

There is no use in comparing yourself to other people

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