Monday, July 21, 2008
Babble 035B
Why does individual indulge in politics? There are big allures namely Ramah Rajya or Communes of equality or violent armed struggle against oppression, etc. Then there are preambles of justice and socialism. These etc are for masses. Of course some use it for immediate needs. For local leaders and upwards it is money, power and salutes combo. Politics is, as it seems today, mother of all professions.
Some, few in fact, remain in politics for some idealism. Like fire flies they come, many many young hearts, burn their wings of imagination by fire of reality and become simple nuisance. It is a trap; easy to be in, getting out bit tough. The terrorists, communal and communist, trap as many young hearts to kill or be killed. The glamour of holding guns or ruck(en)-sack bombs, to usher a new day is troublesome for so many parents.
Money, power and salute are main stay for both, main stream and gun totting politics. Money comes from robbery, extortion, embezzlement, arm twisting, non-Government taxing etc. For registered Parties eye wash of donation and cess is regulation only.
Voter identity card is also one useful tool to prove nationality, sometimes accepted as address proof. But there are rumors that political parties arrange voter card and ration cards often more than one for verified members/supporters.
