The political climate in the world is always an interesting topic to discuss. No matter where in the world you are, or who you are talking to, everyone seems to agree that the political climate is getting worse. Maybe it is, maybe it isn't, but to me it sure feels that way.
I feel like we've had a political renaissance as of late, where it's become 'popular' to be involved in politics. Maybe it's because I've gone through the transition from youth to adult, but I find that discussing politics is becoming increasingly popular in my social circles. One issue in regards to this, is the divide in political view that is present in today's society. Don't get me wrong, having different views can be a positive thing. What I find troublesome, is that such large groups have views that are polar opposites of each other. Having such vastly different views will obviously leave the two groups unable to agree on a number of issues. That's fine, that's their choice. What I'm struggling with personally, is being left in the middle.
I feel like either the amount of people who are not affiliated with any of the more extreme parties are either dwindling, or they are just not very loud. I often see discussions where one side wants the government to give the world everything, and the other nothing. The room for being rational in these situations is getting smaller. People will often try to make you agree with them on the situation, and if you don't surrender to their view, they will put you straight in the opposing camp. I believe in many situations there is a happy medium to be found, if we would all just loosen up a bit and listen to each other.
I believe this problem largely stems from the climate between the different parties of the parliament. Whenever I see them in debates or the public forum in general, they refuse to focus on how they will improve the country and instead focus on how others will make it worse. This is a terrible attitude to have, and it spreads like wildfire, poisoning the minds of the people. I wish politicians would take the responsibility to just stand for their own views, and make it their top priority to make sure the people know how their ideas could make our country a better place to live. Until that happens, I fail to see how we could all get together and work towards a better tomorrow.
I wish this would change. I know it can't be over night, but surely we can improve over the next 50 years?
Hi Mikael,
SvaraRaderaI don’t remember if I told you this in my last comment in Dec but I think you would make an excellent diplomat! And the ”happy medium” you write about is often referred to as ”the golden mean”, going all the way back to Aristotle. I appreciate your position in a discussion as wanting to listen to both sides but not be forced into one camp or the other. But at least talking about politics is alright these days as you observe. That I believe is a step forward even if it means some heated discussions.
What you say about Swedish politicians in the last paragraph is very well stated. Let's hope there is improvement.
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SvaraRaderaHello Mikael,
SvaraRaderaI really enjoyed reading your reflection. It was interesting the way you portrayed that how politics have become a "hot topic" in most social circles right now. I couldn't agree more! I have noticed myself that it just falls naturally to have discussions regarding politics and everyone seems to be up to date.
When it comes to the Swedish politicians - where should I even begin? There is so much to say but at the same time I'm not bothered because from my perspective it seems quite easy and I have a process made up in my mind how to handle the situation although it seems so difficult for these politicians to even take a step...
But in the end of day I do hope for a better future.
All the best,
Naima
Hi Michael!
SvaraRaderaInteresting reflection and I agree with you on many points. I can also see a great change in the political interest among people, which is something very positive. Just like you, I also have the opinion that peoples views are growing further apart and tend to be the polar opposites of each other. When I discuss politics with my friends, we are usually more or less exactly the same or quite the opposite. You also write that "they refuse to focus on how they will improve the country and instead focus on how others will make it worse", which also, I see as a major problem.