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RE: Thoughts on Steem's complicated Politics & Witnesses
The huge (elephant in the room) problem with “politicians” is that sadly, more often than not, they say one thing and then do the polar opposite. Talking shit out of both sides of their self aggrandized mouths as it were. Just look at any poll to measure how the vast majority views and rates the integrity and character of their respective politicians all around the world. In my view, the “political realm” and all that it entails is a realm that most should distrust at every twist and turn, and avoid involvement with if they value their character and integrity to any meaningful extent.
I share your disdain for the label, but truth be told they are unavoidable, at least until now. It might a sort of default system we use, simply because its our way organizing masses. if that is socially evolved or not, that could be a debate for the ages.
There was a time in the past where such leaders were aptly referred to as "statesmen." The connotation being that leaders of this noblest distinction were incorruptible, and held steadfast to their word. Character, honesty, truthfulness, and integrity were paramount in elevating one to the status of a diplomatic statesman.
Those were the good old days, way before the reference points of most who are alive today. I hope and pray that one day, such noble statesmen will one-day return to the fore. I have yet, however, to see any such signs in this regard...
The masses, in my view, do not need organizing as it were. I believe that "the masses" are quite capable of self-organizing quite efficiently... It's the "politics" in my view, that tends to screw everything up. But hey, that's just me, and what the hell do I know... :-)