It can be tempting to look admiringly at some politicians...
It can be tempting to look admiringly at some politicians for the amount of power they hold. It's not always clear how much our vote really impacts the process but they have a direct voice in one of the most powerful governments in history. Sometimes we wish our views and opinions counted as much. But we forget that whether at their best or their worst, politicians don't have the luxury of representing their true convictions but have to tailor their platforms to public opinion. They have to say they believe what their constituencies believe or they will soon be out of office.