Political Solutions?
September 21st 2011 13:12
I contend that a "political solution" is an oxymoron. If the term politics is defined as the art of compromise, then a logical, coherent, and substantial solution to a problem is not the main objective; the objective becomes a subsidiary covenant (compromise agreement?) acceptable to all parties, which is no authentic solution at all. Politicians and ordinary citizens used to state their ideas and views, and subsequently, "take the heat" for as much, but such a phenomenon has all but vanished from public view. Actually "the art of compromise" has degenerated to the art of preservation (or electability). Where is the spirit of Winston Churchill (or countless others), who stated their position, paid a heavy price for it, and subsequently, were brought back from "political exile" (by demand) to the market place of free ideas, critical analysis, and sound decision making?
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