People’s reaction to being governed always does vary. With each man showing some degree of nonchalance to who is elected to govern. With the definition of democracy these days’ people have become even less interested in who is elected to rule. Media Frenzy drives it all on. Telling people who to vote and why.
In the United States you could get elected for the most
trivial of factors even though it’s got nothing to do with actual governance.
Maybe you have got a nice dog, you are left handed, your neighbours cat
died…..almost for any reason.
In Nigeria corrupt politicians are elected into office over
and over again. Despite the sorry fact that people actually know they are
corrupt. It is worrying. Sometimes, all you needed to do was to drive down the
street with the latest Mercedes Benz and you have yourself a street full of
loyal supporters.
People don’t research their choice, they wait to be told
who who-is and what they can do and what they stand for. They look for the
thrill, for all the minor things surrounding an election without looking at the
most important thing which is usually the capacity to rule and will for change.
It is not akin to a particular people or place. It is just
the way people think. The thrill, that it could be you. The secret happily ever
after story behind every victory, every success story could be a driving
factor.
“Madness is rare
in individuals-but groups, parties, nations and ages it is the rule,” said Nietzsche in Beyond Good and Evil.
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