Tricky Single Leader

The whole concept of having a single 'leader' is a corrupt idea. The days of the likes of Ghandi are over. The ethic these days has become much more 'transparent' that some of those with influence and power create advantage for themselves. Not all, but some. It certainly seems this way. How a single person can control an entire nation by their own desires and belief is hopelessly ridiculous. A collective body makes policy. This is imagined to be parliament, but influence is made by lobbyists and vested interest. And the shadowy unknowns and unaccountables. The general population does not factor into the equation.

The irony is that the people 'elect' the few into influential positions where damage to the those who elected them can be done. The elected few control the many who put them there. Life gets worse. Access to public money is then 'freely' given to spend on all sorts of ludicrous ideas as 'experiments'. Using public money to try out 'private' ideas. Laws are made to make the whole scenario easier. The voters then do not have a choice. For several years. Disastrous actions can (and do) occur. But all technically endorsed by the voters who 'asked for it'. Literally.

The use of the word transparent is a cynical device. It suggests uncovering issues and examining and discussing them in public. Blatant misdirection is the real objective: be guided to look in one direction when the 'trick' occurs in another. Unnoticed. To imagine that government is becoming more honest covers up the opposite. Using misdirection to remain undetected.

Almost.

The idea of the classic 'sting' reveals itself: never to even know you've been tricked. It's so easy. It's transparent, but paradoxically it's so clear it cannot be seen. Like a spotless toughened-glass window. An impenetratable barrier that is 'invisible'. Comments like "...trust me..." are commonly uttered by liars. It's almost a guarantee that what is about to be heard is a lie. Honest people do not even consider saying this type of comment as they do not expect to be disbelieved. Liars will invariably prefix an untruthful statement.

A parallel exists between the UK 'electoral system' and Zimbabwe 'electoral system' in that there are those that support New Labour's concept of democracy and a high proportion of those in Zimbabwe who (allegedly) support Mugabe. Rich and poor exist in both societies.