How would you describe your involvement with contemporary politics?

Started by Martinus, April 11, 2013, 02:34:53 AM

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How would you describe your involvement with mainstream politics?

Politics is my job (politician, political journalist, etc.)
3 (7.7%)
I'm actively involved in politics but it is not my job (e.g. political activist)
3 (7.7%)
I'm not involved, but I take great interest in politics, even if it does not directly affect me (e.g. politics of other countries)
22 (56.4%)
I take a moderate interest in politics, but mainly when it affects me directly
7 (17.9%)
I am not really interested in politics, and pay attention only when I am directly affected
3 (7.7%)
I actively avoid any mainstream politics, e.g. for ideological reasons
1 (2.6%)

Total Members Voted: 39

Martinus

I'm guessing a disproportionate number of Languishites will choose option no. 3.

Phillip V

I may eventually choose option 1 in order to increase my wealth.

Razgovory

Quote from: Phillip V on April 11, 2013, 02:49:32 AM
I may eventually choose option 1 in order to increase my wealth.

Choosing option 1 rarely increases wealth.
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Phillip V


Martinus

Quote from: Phillip V on April 11, 2013, 03:09:44 AM
Quote from: Razgovory on April 11, 2013, 02:52:32 AM
Quote from: Phillip V on April 11, 2013, 02:49:32 AM
I may eventually choose option 1 in order to increase my wealth.

Choosing option 1 rarely increases wealth.
Politician?

Outside of corruption, I don't think politics is a money-making job. It's rather the kind of job you take when you already got money in other jobs (such as legal services, business, private equity etc.) and want prestige/power to match that.

Syt

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Phillip V

Quote from: Martinus on April 11, 2013, 03:31:42 AM
Quote from: Phillip V on April 11, 2013, 03:09:44 AM
Quote from: Razgovory on April 11, 2013, 02:52:32 AM
Quote from: Phillip V on April 11, 2013, 02:49:32 AM
I may eventually choose option 1 in order to increase my wealth.

Choosing option 1 rarely increases wealth.
Politician?

Outside of corruption, I don't think politics is a money-making job. It's rather the kind of job you take when you already got money in other jobs (such as legal services, business, private equity etc.) and want prestige/power to match that.
You are describing what many rich people choose to do. That does not preclude political office being a money-making opportunity. Many political positions pay $100k+, even at the local level, not to mention generous healthcare, pension, etc.

Further, lucrative jobs await upon leaving politics.

Grey Fox

Colonel Caliga is Awesome.

Brazen

Slightly more interested than I'd otherwise be as I occasionally have to write about it.

CountDeMoney

Quote from: Phillip V on April 11, 2013, 02:49:32 AM
I may eventually choose option 1 in order to increase my wealth.

Convert to Judaism instead.  Better tax bracket, less stuff to do on Fridays.

Ed Anger

Stay Alive...Let the Man Drive

Phillip V

Quote from: CountDeMoney on April 11, 2013, 07:56:17 AM
Quote from: Phillip V on April 11, 2013, 02:49:32 AM
I may eventually choose option 1 in order to increase my wealth.

Convert to Judaism instead.  Better tax bracket, less stuff to do on Fridays.
I would consider marrying into a wealthy Jewish family.

Valmy

None of those catagories really fit me but since I do care a bit about international stuff I went ahead and picked #3
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Scipio

I'm an appointed prosecutor in a small town in Mississippi.  Politics is my life.
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