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Let’s Face it – Star Wars is All About Politics…

6Dec

By Matthew BootenNo Comments

Analysis

Let’s Face it – Star Wars is All About Politics…

Ostensibly about two orders of mystical lightsaber-wielding monks and the triumph of good over evil, the Star Wars franchise is actually more of a political thriller, a cautionary tale of how a democracy can slowly be corrupted and turned into a dictatorship. If you take the entire franchise as a whole, you can see that a failure from the mistakes of the past almost inevitably leads to those same mistakes being repeated once again, often to devastating effect. After all, the entire saga takes places within a lifetime - 66 years to be exact... (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Prequels Whilst there are dozens of comics, novels and other media that chronologically predate the Prequel trilogy (though comparatively little since Disney's acquisi...

How to Found a Political Family That Will Stand The Test of Time!

15Nov

By Leonard BurgessNo Comments

Explainer

How to Found a Political Family That Will Stand The Test of Time!

Hundreds of years ago, royal families reigned supreme. Today, in an era where is much more open, politics is still dynastic, today being controlled by so-called political families. So how can you start your own political family. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Make Some Money Though there is an old adage that goes something like: "There's no money in politics," the reality could not be further from the truth. Running a campaign, no matter for which party, is incredibly expensive! Pick a Party Hold Political Office Yourself Network Have Children Help Them Get Elected Raise Your Name Recognition Help Your Grandchildren How will you found your political family? Tell me in the comments!

8Nov

By Leonard BurgessNo Comments

History

How to Become a Politician in 7 Easy Steps

Arguably one of the most thankless and reviled jobs in the world, politicians are integral to 1. Have an Interest 2. Get Life Experience 3. Join a Political Party 4. Court Your Political Party 5. Get a Mentor 6. Start Small 7. Work Your Way up

15Jun

By Leonard BurgessNo Comments

Opinion

15 Dumbest Political Parties

Politics aside, there have been incredibly stupid political parties. However, which have been the dumbest political parties throughout history? Today we will find out. Most of these parties are fringe groups today, however, some have seen major support in the past. Some of these parties are centrist, others are liberal and others are conservative. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 15. Modern Whig Party Image courtesy of the Modern Whig Party. Students of history may remember the Whig Party of old. Despite the Whig Party of old being disbanded in 1856, the Modern Whig Party claims to be the modern adaptation of the old Whig Party. Just as with the Whigs of old, the Modern Whig Party is a blend of traditional conservatism and liberalism. Ho...

Why do politicians focus on the economy?

10Feb

By Matthew BootenNo Comments

Explainer

Why do politicians focus on the economy?

We have previously talked about how politicians focus on education and healthcare. But also, politicians focus on the economy during an election. Whether this is right or wrong is subject for debate, but why do politicians do this? Often, politicians focus on the economy as it is both a tangible and intangible thing. People can see the benefits of a strong economy, and will want to vote for the party that says "We did that!" Whereas, no one wants to vote during a recession, and especially not for the party who they blame. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Both sides use the economy to their advantage. During a boom, both parties talk about how it was them, and them alone that brought us into this age. And remind us that this will continue if they are a...

9Dec

By Alexander PaskNo Comments

Opinion

Why do politicians always lie?

When it comes up to an election, a common trope is that you can't trust politicians. Why? Because politicians always lie to us. But is that strictly true, or is there more behind the saying? Whilst some politicians do lie deliberately (think Watergate, Clinton-Lewinsky etc.) most politicians don't lie deliberately, it's merely that their policy hasn't got enough bipartisan support to push it through the legal body of a given country. Most of the "lying" we see politicians doing is rather unintentional. Rather than it being a deliberate lie in order to get people's vote, it is merely a policy idea that doesn't have the popularity to get through the legal body. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); What are the general reasons for politicians lying accide...