Why Become a Politician?

by Owen Jones⁽¹⁹⁷⁾ Red Star

http://the-real-way.com

Hi,

This is not normally what I do, but I would like to ask a question of our international members.

Please tell me why you think that people become politicians?

I am really interested to know, and please state your country of origin.

Sorry, the next load of words is just verbiage because I have to post something of 150+.

However, the reason for this post is that I am not happy with my MP (member of parlament), I have no respect for him or his staff.

So what is his job satisfaction? Money? Self agrindizement? Duty? Public service?

I have to keep writing because of the minimum words for an article, but I do not want to say any more at all.

OK, I need another 20 words.

If you were to become a politician, what would be your reason?

Altruism or self-agrandizement?

I would like your opinion, please.

Regards,

Owen

Article submitted Wednesday, September 14, 2011 & read 125 times.

Owen Jones writes on many subjects and is currently running several websites. He was born in Wales but now lives in northern, rural Thailand.

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» left by Bruce Horst (245 days 7 hours ago.)

My guess is money, power, and all that follows.

I once was a close friend to someone who ran for political office. He was as altruistic as they come. He campaigned on honesty and transparency, and doing 'what was right for the people.'

He made the front page of the newspaper when he won the election. When I congratulated him, he told me that it was 'our turn' at the trough. He told me I should bid on as many contracts as I could, he would see that I was awarded them.

So much for altruistic politicians.
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» left by Owen Jones⁽¹⁹⁷⁾ (240 days 15 hours ago.)
I think you are right, so we are always going to get the ambitious governing us!
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