The delusion of politics

THE EDITOR, Madam:

As one observes the rivalry between the different political parties vying for power, it seems clear that the future being presented on all sides of the spectrum is unclear.

Politics is rather trial-and-error where any side may hit a curve or run a stop sign to the extent that debates are set to expose the dirty laundry of the worse offender, or to badger the side that has forfeited most on its promises. Maybe that is why political speeches and debates are essentially evasive and obscure, in order to escape any pledge being disobeyed by a candidate.

Political campaigns are about whose ship is better able to welcome the national passengers on board, with the best travel experience.. But, because truth is often rugged and non-negotiable, captains often intoxicate their passengers with strong alcoholic lyrics, especially the non-committed and the disaffected, so much so that it is the case that, when the national ship hits an iceberg or a catastrophe, for the diehard and loyal adherents it’s just a little bounce on the road to progress.

Under such circumstances, travellers will be inspired to do refurbishing work and paint jobs on a Titanic that is quietly sinking, even though the captain’s words cannot hold water. In spite of such realities, many scoff at the hope set forth in Isaiah 9:6 where it says that a son has been born to us and the government will rest on his shoulder ... to the increase of his rulership and to peace there will be no end.

To the realistic, that’s all up there in the air and discontented from the present and immediate reality of living. Yet, the farmer also is a realist – for he plants his corn but doesn’t know how it grows.

HOMER SYLVESTER

Elmsford, New York