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Actions Versus Words

In essence, everyone speaks, but most people listen to and comment on the words of politicians.  During the years for which there are at least some writings, the words of politicians, kings, and emperors were always directed at someone or against the enemy. Even modern politicians from small countries often attribute the obstacles to their people's development to others. Politicians from powerful countries consistently aim to win elections by targeting other powerful nations. However, they often fail to translate their promises of improving citizens' welfare into concrete actions. In today's world, where information spreads quickly and we often question the inane statements made by political candidates, we still choose to elect them again. Their popularity is due to our familiarity with them, which often leads us to distrust the unknown or unfamiliar. I only know that for as long as the world can remember, almost nothing has changed in the political sector and the promises of politicians. However, there have always been visionary people who take advantage of politics and make quick money. Nearly everyone worldwide is currently focusing on the election of the new American president. Everyone comments from their perspective. If a person sympathizes with the president, they defend him despite all the shortcomings of his administration. If the person does not favor him, they find flaws in all of his words, make grimaces, and criticize those who support him. I lack the necessary qualifications to evaluate him.  But I know with this new president, the whole world won't be bored. He loves demonstrations and loud words. As he claims, every American will become wealthy, and their debts will vanish. Additionally, the lives of the Indians and Americans living on reservations will transform into a fantastical realm. Every town and village is already well-organized.  I'm sure that some well-wishers who supported him, no wonder, begging for money to search for new horizons on Mars, will get money. After all, everyone holds a unique perspective. We can't blame them for everything. There is one more thing I can add. It always, or more often, happens that those who have the highest expectations are disappointed. Direct assistance invariably elicits opposition from people's emotions. The only thing I cannot accept is that all American politicians forget that their roots are from the whole world.

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