Poll
Question:
How would you describe your involvement with mainstream politics?
Option 1: Politics is my job (politician, political journalist, etc.)
votes: 3
Option 2: I'm actively involved in politics but it is not my job (e.g. political activist)
votes: 3
Option 3: 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)
votes: 22
Option 4: I take a moderate interest in politics, but mainly when it affects me directly
votes: 7
Option 5: I am not really interested in politics, and pay attention only when I am directly affected
votes: 3
Option 6: I actively avoid any mainstream politics, e.g. for ideological reasons
votes: 1
I'm guessing a disproportionate number of Languishites will choose option no. 3.
I may eventually choose option 1 in order to increase my wealth.
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.
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?
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.
Used to be 3, now 5.
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.
#3 for 400, Alec.
Slightly more interested than I'd otherwise be as I occasionally have to write about it.
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've mostly stopped caring.
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.
None of those catagories really fit me but since I do care a bit about international stuff I went ahead and picked #3
moderate interest.
I'm an appointed prosecutor in a small town in Mississippi. Politics is my life.
Quote from: Syt on April 11, 2013, 03:58:41 AM
Used to be 3, now 5.
I'm leaning towards this option, but still 3 for now.
Quote from: Scipio on April 11, 2013, 08:37:04 AM
I'm an appointed prosecutor in a small town in Mississippi. Politics is my life.
:huh:
I would hardly describe my life as being politics due to my job. Perhaps things are different in MS.
I don't care as much as I used to. So #4 I guess.
I'm moderately interesting.
I am not really interested in politics, and pay attention only when I am directly affected or I can annoy someone else.
Quote from: Phillip V on April 11, 2013, 05:15:42 AM
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.
The income of disgraced former U.S. Congressman Anthony Weiner zoomed to almost $500,000 in 2012 by becoming a political consultant to businesses. He is now exploring a run for NYC mayor.
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/30/nyregion/jobless-after-scandal-weiner-triumphs-in-corporate-world.html
(https://languish.org/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fgraphics8.nytimes.com%2Fimages%2F2013%2F04%2F30%2Fnyregion%2FjpWEINER%2FjpWEINER-articleInline.jpg&hash=d50c4b99035267a99995b3e1821f539e2e49ab46)
Other than for attention, I don't know why he'd want to run for mayor other than for attention. Ever insightful huffpo though thinks he has a real shot.
Quote from: Scipio on April 11, 2013, 08:37:04 AM
I'm an appointed prosecutor in a small town in Mississippi. Politics is my life.
Just make sure you're appointed on the right side of the aisle. I was a political appointee for a Republican in the state of Maryland, and my resume's been paying for it ever since.
I picked number 3. That's the most accurate even though I'm not as active about political issues.
Needed an option for "policy, not politics, is my job" as the two are closely linked but distinct.
Quote from: Warspite on April 30, 2013, 08:26:51 AM
Needed an option for "policy, not politics, is my job" as the two are closely linked but distinct.
I think you just needed an other. That option is a bit too personalized. :P
Quote from: garbon on April 30, 2013, 08:29:08 AM
Quote from: Warspite on April 30, 2013, 08:26:51 AM
Needed an option for "policy, not politics, is my job" as the two are closely linked but distinct.
I think you just needed an other. That option is a bit too personalized. :P
How would you classify, then, civil servants working for central ministries or departments?
I am not involved.
Quote from: Warspite on April 30, 2013, 08:31:55 AM
Quote from: garbon on April 30, 2013, 08:29:08 AM
Quote from: Warspite on April 30, 2013, 08:26:51 AM
Needed an option for "policy, not politics, is my job" as the two are closely linked but distinct.
I think you just needed an other. That option is a bit too personalized. :P
How would you classify, then, civil servants working for central ministries or departments?
How many of those do we have?
Quote from: Barrister on April 11, 2013, 09:17:13 AM
Quote from: Scipio on April 11, 2013, 08:37:04 AM
I'm an appointed prosecutor in a small town in Mississippi. Politics is my life.
:huh:
I would hardly describe my life as being politics due to my job. Perhaps things are different in MS.
You're forgetting that Scipio ran for office once. Don't worry, the voters forgot as well.