Politics is not that simple
Usually, I’m the kind of person that cares about what happens in the world around me. People that just don’t care about anything irritate me, and when I see something that is wrong, I often try to think of ways it could be fixed. So why is it that I’m not looking forward to this autumn, when I’ll be voting for the first time in my life?
Well, it’s because the choices irritate me. The politicians make it sound so simple, left or right, red or blue, liberal or conservative. Well, guess what, there are almost 7 billion people on this planet, and classifying their opinions on a one dimensional scale is not going to be very accurate. Very often, I find myself agreeing with one party on several subjects, but disagreeing on another, crucial one, and so I just end up confused and irritated.
Yes, I know they can’t make one party for every person, but what I dislike the most is this extensive focus on left or right wing, as if it was the only thing that matters. Why can’t we just think about the individual issues at hand, and stop trying to fit into this general idea of a political view. For me, politics is about life changing decisions, and I’d hate for a politician to take the wrong stand on a certain matter because he has to fit into the profile of a left or right wing politician. Right now, I feel like I’d have problems voting for any party, but I really want to vote, because I truly believe that it makes a difference.
In general, I think that politicians should have some faith in the citizens of their country, we should be able to handle a world view that’s not simplified in order to make it easier for us to understand, because making something easier does not automatically make it more truthful. So could someone please remind the good people that want to govern our countries that the world is not 1-dimensional, and so politics shouldn’t be either.
May 22nd, 2007 at 8:53 am
I fully agree with you. (I live in Norway as well.) I’m actually a Canadian but have been here for a long time and my ideas and opinions about politics are deeply rooted in my upbringing as a Liberal. Voting is truly important and every individual that has the chance should vote. It’s one’s right and one’s privilige to do so.
Perhaps one of the problems faced within this country is the inability and unwillingness to accept change and accept new concepts and people. I won’t lie, this country is lovely, but it does not offer or attempt to offer equality and help for all of its citizens.
I hope when it’s time you’ll be confident in the decisions you make.
May 23rd, 2007 at 11:01 pm
Aye…you and I wouldn’t mix so well I think then, I try to stay away from politiques and the majority of current events. Not out of ignorance but to keep myself from getting worked up…but I have to agree with your ending statement, politicians ‘ought to have faith in their citizens. We’re not at all that bad, I don’t think =D
May 24th, 2007 at 3:09 pm
I understand your point. Given the opportunity, I’d like to vote too because I know it is my obligation as a citizen of my country. I just don’t know if my vote gets counted though. Politics in my country is way too dirty.
May 24th, 2007 at 6:19 pm
I’m not looking forward to autumn either. I hate voting season. I really don’t care that much for politics either.
May 25th, 2007 at 4:12 pm
That’s about what I feel whenever a vote is coming up. It’s very confusing indeed, and I’m not really looking forward to being able to vote, but I think I’ll listen to what they have to say and then vote for the candidate I can trust the most…’the most’ being relative, that is..
May 27th, 2007 at 6:53 am
Whoa, I totally agree with you. Now, I’m not going to be voting for like five more years… but, I’ve had to feel like this too many times in my life. I agree with both sides on most things. So, when I start to vote, I’m just going to say I’m third party so I don’t have to choose. I hope you don’t feel so confused.