In my view, politicians often fall into one of two categories: either they’re incredibly arrogant, believing they have all the answers, or they’re driven by greed, looking to get what they can from the system. Those who think they can manage people and the world around them are, quite frankly, delusional. The interconnectedness of everything at all levels—economics, social structures, international relations—makes it impossible to see as far as the end of one’s nose, let alone grasp the full complexity of human interactions. Every day, it’s clear that no politician has anything much under control, except perhaps other ignorant people who are easily swayed by false promises. And then there are those who see politics as a golden ticket—a chance to join the gravy train and milk the public purse for all it’s worth.
Take, for example, the arrogance of those who led the Brexit campaign in the UK. Politicians like Boris Johnson made grand claims about how they could guide the country to a better future outside the European Union, as if untangling decades of complex trade and political agreements could be done with the wave of a hand. But the reality quickly set in: economic uncertainty, political infighting, and a country more divided than ever. They couldn't see past their own noses, and the interconnected impacts of their decisions spiralled out of control, demonstrating just how little control they actually had.
Then there are the blatantly self-serving politicians, those who enter the game not to serve the public but to serve themselves. Brazil’s Operation Car Wash scandal is a prime example of how deeply greed runs in politics. Here, a massive corruption network involving politicians, business elites, and state companies funnelled billions away from the public. It’s a classic case of the many serving the few—the public footing the bill while those in power line their pockets.
The real insanity, though, lies not just in the politicians themselves but in the millions who continue to believe their every word, despite their own experiences telling them otherwise. Time and again, politicians make bold promises they can’t possibly fulfil, yet people still flock to them, swayed by the illusion of control and easy answers. It’s as if the complexity of the world is something that can be simplified down to a catchy slogan or a campaign promise, when in reality, everything is so interconnected that even the slightest misstep sends ripples in all directions.
This delusional behaviour is currently wrecking the world. Wars are being waged under the guise of control and power, yet they only deepen global instability and suffering. Climate change continues to accelerate while politicians make empty promises and half-hearted commitments, showing no real action or urgency. The arrogance of believing that nature can be bent to our will without consequence is playing out in real-time, with devastating wildfires, floods, and heatwaves that no policy speech can undo. Meanwhile, communities are splintering at every level—locally, nationally, and globally—as the politics of division and self-interest take precedence over genuine leadership and collective well-being.
In the end, what becomes clear is that most politicians, whether arrogant or greedy, are in it for themselves. They often fail to deliver on their grand promises and end up controlling nothing but the narrative, manipulating voters while joining the ranks of the privileged few. It’s always the many serving the few, and the rest of us are left paying the price for their delusions, their greed, and the sheer madness of believing that any of them have the answers, while the world burns, divides, and unravels around us.
Don't you think that world has gone completely nuts and is setting the wrong priorities: money instead of human beings?
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