Promise the stars and the moon

Political candidates can be seen visiting various locales and meeting ordinary people as early as this time to project a relatable image. Why not, after all? Ordinary citizens make up a sizable portion of the voting population, and they have the potential to make or break a somebody's political ambitions.

However, one thing that all of these politicians have in common is the promise they make throughout election season. It's a kind of promise as ethereal and unattainable as the stars and moon. For many, the promise remains just that: a dream. What is extremely disappointing and aggravating is when they offer specific information such as the number of months or years it would take to cure our maladies, as if all of our problems will be solved soon. However, their time has come to an end, and their promises have yet to be fulfilled.

This is the scene that keeps repeating itself. We're sick of hearing the same lies over and over again. And yet, if they had the courage, several of these politicians would want to run for office again. Is this because they think we're gullible and have a short memory? Can we still be duped by the same charade of deception?

Politics is the subtle art of enticing the poor to vote and the wealthy to donate to campaigns by promising to protect each other. The rich's privileged status and the poor's disadvantaged position are perpetuated by this recurring cycle.

In this crucial exercise of our right, we must constantly remember that everything a politician promises during an election must be paid for either by greater taxes or borrowing. Rest assured that these politicians, particularly at the national level, are considering this option in order to keep their commitments. Who would bear the brunt of the high taxes and increasing international debts if not the citizens themselves?

Promises, like wailing babies at a movie, should be kept right away. So, if we've had similar experiences before, there's no reason why we can't learn from them now. A present promise foreshadows the sorrow that our generation will face in the future.

Politicians promise us heaven before an election and then deliver hell. Even if they are as far away as the stars and moon, they will continue to vow to build bridges even if there are no rivers.

The only thing politicians are offering is the delivery of a broken promise since promises have become techniques to obtain what they want rather than commitments that they aim to keep.

And when and how will we be able to escape this cycle? The solution is right in front us. Sadly, we just refuse to accept the problem and take action. But don't be misled by the lamb's meekness; it's simply the front end of a venomous snake.