Expectation vs RL: Politics
From the little we remember from our high school government class, we can sort of figure out things right now are a little off from the usual...
We have high expectations for our politicians, our government, the Law. But, the reality is: sh** hit the fan and rained down on D.C., am I right? Let's look at the expectation versus reality when it comes to politics...
1. Honesty
Expectation: We can believe about 75% of what politicians say
Reality: We are only 75% sure politicians even know the word "honesty" exists, but then they also deny its existence
2. The News
Expectation: Important things are talked about, worldly news is reported on, educational pieces are presented by panels of smart people, etc.
Reality: News anchors yell at each other about their political leanings, and everyone says everyone is lying - as I'm lying.... on the couch with an entire bottle of wine at the ready
3. "For the People"
Expectation: Programs and services are created with the average family in mind (i.e. the 99%)
Reality: We learn quickly that the average-Joe in the mind of a politician is a super rich, white man (i.e. the 1%)
4. Voting
Expectation: There's a clear-cut choice
Reality: You have no idea what's even going on
5. Laws
Expectation: It takes time and a lot of research to create the best law that will positively affect the largest number of people
Reality: Some guy with a pen randomly decides on enacting a law and ruins all of our lives
