Are politics just another means to divide people from the real issues?

Question

I mean don't we all have the same basic needs for privacy, freedom, and equality?

Answer 1

Great question, wish I could give you a great answer.

It's the methods of acheiving what you mentioned is what sepertes the parties.  

Blue collar for McCain

Answer 2

you got a lot to learn

Answer 3

NO

It's how they divide  you from your money and grow government.

It's more of a pension plan for them.

Consider a government career for your future.

Answer 4

yes you are white you are black you are muslim you are catholic you are christian you are rich you are poor you are republican you are democrat and some are racist some are g*y so with so many divisions of the people we can never unite thats exactley what the powers that be want in Ezekiel in the bible the devil tells how he will conquer the earth Divide first then conquer thats exactley how he did it  

Answer 5

We all have the same basic wants for privacy, freedom and equality, but I'm not sure it's a need. I think political parties divide people. Most of us want the same things in terms of a better, stronger country and economy, but dividing people into parties seems to overlook this point. Some people become so focused on party names, they overlook the real issues at hand. I've come to believe that if we all register as Independents, party leaders would be forced to reassess how they do business and go back to focusing on real issues to win voters from the beginning of the election process, rather than fighting over a few holdouts with 2 months to go until the vote.

Answer 6

No...that is power.

Politics is the game played to gain power.

To answer your last question...not necessarily.  I may require more privacy than my neighbor, or they may prefer subjugating themselves.  

Answer 7

It is true and they like it that way. The 'people' are no longer in charge. WE need to take back control. Write and call, often!!! Let them know where you stand.

Answer 8

nope ... a majority Republicans do not care about privacy freedom or equality ...

See the patriot act .... and im not saying all republicans are racist but the ones that are usually tend to be republican...

Answer 9

Absolutely.  The entire process is manipulated to divert from the real issues .    It is almost like a  Barnum and Bailey Circus.  Slight of hand.  Read about issues and concerns in alternative news sources.  Go to public forums where there is a diversity of opinions available.  Do your own research.  Most of the elections are predetermined.  But the media is a vast part of corporate american so the info that is presented must be taken with a grain of "salt" and challenged in different forums.  Keep assailing the issues that do not resonate with you.  Demand answers.  Develop blogs for  intelligent discussion. Every politico has a vested personal interest.  It fills their monetary coffers.  MONEY TALKS. the whole system is a sham and needs revamping.    

Answer 10

Definitely,and it works too.We are all tools.