WHY I ADMIRE POLITICIANS

We hate on politicians, I hate on politicians. In fact, I am not their biggest fun, I would rarely be found doing a political commentary, but I have to watch politics closely. The bible instructs us that " supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way." And besides Plato said, “One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors.” 

“Politics is not like an ocean voyage or a military campaign… something which leaves off as soon as reached. It is not a public chore to be gotten over with. It is a way of life.”- Plutarch

There are approx 7.1 billion people on the planet. The most powerful man on the planet is a politician ( http://www.forbes.com/powerful-people/ ). In fact, at least five out of the ten most powerful people on earth are politicians. A lot of negative things have been sung in praise of politicians, and to be honest, I enjoy the songs. However, the other day I am having a huge debate in my head on whether there is anything to admire about politicians and here is my verdict;

Politicians posses certain abilities that the common citizen doesn’t. For example,  A politician is   a fellow who will lay down your life for his country (-Texas Guinan) and come next elections, you will still vote for him. Amazing, right? How do they attain that kind of loyalty? “The word politics is derived from the word poly, meaning many, and the word ticks, meaning bloodsucking parasites.”-Larry Hardiman

A political calendar is very different from our normal calendar, in fact as  Harold Wilson  puts it, “A week is a long time in politics.” They make things happen over night.

Politicians have amazing faith. They spend a lot of time and millions of money to fund campaigns with no certainty they will win. Think of Uhuru and Ruto (now Uhuruto) for example. The two Kenyan politicians who are also ICC suspects mounts one of the most expensive campaigns in Kenyan history even before they were cleared by the Kenyan Courts  as to whether they were illegible to run for 2013 presidential elections. They were certain things will work out.  If that’s not faith I don’t know what it is.

Politicians have incredible tenacity, you can say a lot of nasty things about a politician and instead of committing suicide, He rises up the following morning, have his team dig dirt about you, dishes  you with a beautifully crafted nasty reply, and He’s a happy man. It’s a fact, “The only people who say worse things about politicians than reporters do are other politicians.”-Andy Rooney

Politicians are the only one’s who can lie to your face and even though you know with every sense in your body it’s a lie, you still believe in them. Will Rogers says, “If you ever injected the truth into politics, you would have no politics.” Most politicians don’t even believe themselves. They actually get surprised when when you do.

A good politician need not be academically knowledgeable. They do not let lack of education or in-eloquence limit them. We have all seen illiterate and inarticulate people flourish into power. That is incredible determination. 

Politicians have amazing language skills. They  are the only people who can steal from you and make you feel safe enough to vote them back.  A politician only has your best interest at heart if your interests are relatives with his interests or if you are an actual blood relative. 

    

Forget the negatives, sometimes I think if half the people in the world had the faith, the tenacity, the positive attitude and the hope of a politician, we wouldn't have any poor people.

THE NINCOMPOOP

The Nincompoop, Who can understand his ways

He whines about bad leadership but still votes for the same person.

She squawks about corruption and yet gives her body to get a job.

He complains about tribalism but wouldn't vote for someone outside his own tribe.

She rumbles about how all men are cheaters as she sleeps with a married man.

He breaks other people’s relationship and gets surprised when someone runs off with his girlfriend.

She is ready to be a second wife to a ‘faithful man’ (who won’t even introduce her as his wife) because all men are players.

He is very incompetent at his job but still laments about how he has a bad boss.

She expects to be treated like a queen yet she behaves like trash.

He demands to be respected and treated like a prince, yet he does not provide for his family and drinks himself to death.

She is bitter with all men because one guy broke her heart.

He follows after every dimple he sees and wonders why he can’t have a stable relationship.

She flirts with a guy for days and wonders why he is catching feelings.

He sleeps with everything in a skirt and expects to marry the proverbs 31 woman.

She thinks God is an ATM machine you only go to see Him when you are broke.

The Nincompoop, who can understand her ways?

DATING TIPS FROM KIDS

Henny Youngman said, "The secret of a happy marriage remains a secret." However, we got a bunch of kids to reveal the secrets and this is what they had to say;

How do you decide who to marry? 

1. You got to find somebody who likes the same stuff. Like, if you like sports, she should like it that you like sports, and she should keep the chips and dip coming- Alan,aged 10 (wise, this one)

2. No person really decides before they grow up who they're going to marry. God decides it all way before,and you get to find out later who you're stuck with - Kirsten, age 10

What is the right time to get married?

1. Twenty-three is the best age because you know the person FOREVER by then.-Camille, age 10

2. No age is good to get married at. You got to be a fool to get married.-Freddie, age 6 (what? parents please, don't discuss your marriage squabbles in-front of your kids.)

How can a stranger tell if two people are married?

1.You might have to guess, based on whether they seem to be yelling at the same kids.-Derrick, age 8 (lol)

What do most people do on a date?

1. Dates are for having fun, and people should use them to get to know each other. Even boys have something to say if you listen long enough.-Lynnette, age 8

2. On the first date, they just tell each other lies and that usually gets them interested enough to go for a second date.-Martin, age 10 (A player in the making )

What would you do on a first date that was turning sour?

1. I'd run home and play dead. The next day I would call all the newspapers and make sure they wrote about me in all the dead columns.- Craig, age 9

When is the right time to kiss someone?

1. When they're rich.-Pam, age 7 ( a serious gold digger in the making)

2. The law says you have to be eighteen, so I wouldn't want to mess with that.-Curt, age 7 

3. The rule goes like this: If you kiss someone, then you should marry them and have kids with them. It's the right thing to do.-Howard, age 8 (Committed boy this one) 

Is it better to be single or married?

1. I don't know which is better, but I'll tell you one thing; I'm never going to have sex with my wife. I don't want to be all grossed out.-Theodore, age 8 (who does this kid hung around?)

2. It's better for girls to be single but not for boys. Boys need someone to clean up after them.-Anita, age 9 (bless you child)

How did the world be different if people didn't marry?

1. There sure would be a lot of kids to explain, wouldn't there.-Kelvin, age 8

How would you make a marriage work?

1. Tell your wife that she looks pretty, even if she looks like a truck.-Ricky, age 9 (This one attended marriage classes clearly.)

Ps. Answers borrowed form  from the Board of wisdom.