A politician's goal is always to manipulate public debate. I think there are some politicians with higher goals. But all of them get corrupted by power.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
Politicians, no matter who they are, shouldn't be able to manipulate the public on a single issue and then call an election at the height of support - that's a little bit of a manipulation of democracy.
There is one rule for politicians all over the world: Don't say in Power what you say in opposition; if you do, you only have to carry out what the other fellows have found impossible.
Most politicians come into politics because they want to make a difference; we just have different ideas how to do it.
One can say all they want about politicians, but politicians to other politicians, their word is almost always good.
There's a great public disinclination toward politicians.
The worst thing for a politician is to try and cling to power by every possible means, and focus only on that.
I think politicians are so far out of step with what people really want.
Politicians can't manage. All they can do is talk.
Politicians are no different than the rest of the public.
I think politicians do great things in the world, but I don't think they're the only ones who can. I don't like all the rhetoric and the finger pointing.
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