The CYNOSURE
BY CRIS DIAZ
In the previous article, (July 27, 2024), we wrote about the characters and the politician’s relationship with the people in the community. That while there appears to be a symbiotic relationship between the politician and the people, that relationship is discriminatory. Discriminatory in the sense that the politician is selective in having a relationship with the people. Obviously, the politician based the process of selection on personal consideration and political interest.
How does one differentiate personal and political interest? Definitely, for a politician, personal interest is anchored on personal relationship as a friend other than family or professional or as a relative.
Political interest is based on political value or profitability and advantage. A classic example are political leaders, political financiers, funding sources, and political supporters.
The paid political players also fall in the category of interest politics. For instance, the drum beaters, political propagandists, strategists and planners. These players are like objects in the Sotheby’s, a famous New York and London based auction company. One should know what it means.
Knowing the difference is a big factor for a voter to discern on the right political leader/candidate to support during elections. The discussion here is only the tip of the iceberg because there are more complex subjects that must be tackled about the character of a politician. One of the very interesting subjects is understanding the mind of the politician.
In the same manner, it is only by delving into the peculiarity of the politician’s mind that one would understand the politician’s character, biases and disposition. Anyway, how do politicians think?
Be aware that while this article generally travel into the abyss of the politician’s mind, some of the discourse is based on objective public perceptions.
In our previous article, we mentioned Machiavelli, an observer of the political system during his time in the 1500s. Niccolo Machiavelli wrote his observations in one of his books: “The Prince.” Many believed that “The Prince” seemingly “justifies immoral acts if it is the only way to attain political glory.”
The immoral justification that Machiavelli espoused appeared to be one of the “gray lines” in the way the politician thinks.
Thus, it is common to hear a politician engaged in corruption and illegal activities while in office. It behooves into one’s mind that a politician always thinks of eliminating those who cross the path on its way to attain political power. This is the Machiavelli thinking that aptly “denotes cunningness, the ability to be manipulative, and a drive to use whatever means necessary to gain power.”
Such a description of the way a politician thinks sends a quiver in the spine. The reality of the Machiavellian thoughts in the political arena constantly threatens the status quo. The anxiety of having Machiavelli in the political system is real. After all, the people know them. Matter of fact, the voters are instrumental in perpetuating the calloused politicians in power.
Congratulation to Dante Sudaria, MDN Publisher, having been conferred “Doctor of Humanities, Honoris Causa” by the International Academy of Leadership and Management, of Oklahoma, United States of America, on the occasion of its 26th Conferment Rites.
Also, kudos to my eldest son Nefilim, who finally graduated Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA), Major in Human Resources. Chase your destiny, son.
