My Little Share of Politics

@simplfred (20641)
Philippines
June 20, 2018 4:59am CST
My ten years in Politics ended well I think. Being a Barangay Kagawad (Barangay Councilman) in our little barrio for tree terms in a row I've learned a lot things. Good things and of course the dirt within the politics. I have my little share of both to be honest. Politics is not for good people. I used to be a good man with a humble vision, but being there already is like one clean tomato surrounded by hundred of rotten tomatoes. One must dance with the dirty song of politics. To be honest, I've tried my best to serve my people. I've tried to keep my dress clean but definitely I am not perfect, I'm only human. What do you think about Politics?
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@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
20 Jun 18
Hi Fred. Thank you for being honest because others are too clean that even a speck of dirt, they would not admit it.
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@simplfred (20641)
• Philippines
20 Jun 18
Yeah, in terms of politics especially in our country. We know it already no one is clean.
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@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
20 Jun 18
@simplfred So true, Fred. Others do not want to admit even if it is too obvious.
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@chavezrmc (6095)
• Philippines
20 Jun 18
It is never easy to be in politics. A dirty game as everyone is telling so. But I do believe that its not the game that is dirty but the people who somehow playing it in that way, making it dirty. You don't have any other options but to go with the flow to survive. But don't worry, God and the people knows your heart. As long as you believe that you are playing it in the right way, not stepping on anyone's toe then you can have a clean conscience. Congratulations in your journey. Winning it in 3 terms is showing that people know you have a good heart to serve.
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@chavezrmc (6095)
• Philippines
20 Jun 18
@simplfred you're welcome. Working in the government is not easy as well especially when you are dealing with politicians too. They are good people but the system gets into them so they are responding how the politicians do. Despite, you can still see the ones with good hearts. And with that alone they have my respect.
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@simplfred (20641)
• Philippines
20 Jun 18
@chavezrmc So true. Sometimes we just acts like a pawn in a chess.
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@simplfred (20641)
• Philippines
20 Jun 18
You have a good point. Thank you for sharing your thoughts, my friend.
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@crossbones27 (49491)
• Mojave, California
21 Jun 18
I never knew you guys say Barrio too or is that just English translation in general, I am ignorant on such things please forgive me, I really like this post and actually was just talking about this with some people on here about this. It turns you into the thing you hated most turns you just like them. Very few escape like Bernie Sanders but he is still in it. So I guess time will tell, even Obama changed from what he once was, he held together good though overall. Glad you made it out being who you are or always were and neat to see someone say this. All I ever asked of anyone and was quite shocked to read this and see..... damn someone really did try to do it right and not afraid to say the truth for once. Hell I would elect you again if lived there and you decided wanted to go back. Always an option for a rainy day if civilian life is not going as planned or leaves you a bit unsatisfied.
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@simplfred (20641)
• Philippines
22 Jun 18
Yes, we call our small community as Barrio. Actually, I don't know what to say to your response. Though I think I've already bare it all to my post. Hopefully, all of my barriomates thinks the way that you do because maybe I'll be back in the near future to serve them. Hopefully, with more passion to serve them right. Thank You.
@quantum2020 (12041)
• Ciudad De Mexico, Mexico
21 Jun 18
I´ve never been to politics but I´ve heard that politics is for people who have the desire to serve people in their community or culture. Unfortunately, politics is known for corruption, especially in those countries that are not fully developed
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@simplfred (20641)
• Philippines
21 Jun 18
I think I will agree.
@SHOHANA (16093)
• Bangladesh
22 Jun 18
Politics is now full of corruption so I don't have any positive view about it.
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@simplfred (20641)
• Philippines
22 Jun 18
Me too, as my observation to our country politics.
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@SHOHANA (16093)
• Bangladesh
22 Jun 18
@simplfred the story is now same for world wide. Some who have greed of power they do politics now.
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@Jessabuma (31700)
• Baguio, Philippines
20 Jun 18
Oh that's nice , so you used to be a kagawad, how hard it was? I don't vote coz I am not a registered voter yet.
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@Jessabuma (31700)
• Baguio, Philippines
20 Jun 18
@simplfred I agree with you. Politics here in our country is dirty ..
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@simplfred (20641)
• Philippines
20 Jun 18
@Jessabuma Sad to say, but true.
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@simplfred (20641)
• Philippines
20 Jun 18
For me it was hard. People will only look for your mistakes.
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
22 Jun 18
As long as you remain honest amidst the corruption, then you are a good politician. Stay as honest as you can be.
@hereandthere (45645)
• Philippines
20 Jun 18
three terms means your constituents trust you and believe in your capabilities. what changes have you instituted in your locality that you're proud of?
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@simplfred (20641)
• Philippines
20 Jun 18
My vision is to be a good example to them. I just hope that every good actions that I've showed them is enough to make a difference to our future politics.
@jobelbojel (35648)
• Philippines
20 Jun 18
I am not into politics. But congrats on your term. My father ran for brgy councilor but did not win on his second term. At least, I told him, he was able to experience to be elected.
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• Philippines
21 Jun 18
That's the sad fate of the politics in our country, dirt throwing left and right. So, you have experience for running a government post.
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@andriaperry (116936)
• Anniston, Alabama
21 Jun 18
Someone has tto do it. But its not for me.
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• India
20 Jun 18
Politics is not my cup of tea... It's corrupted here on my country
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@simplfred (20641)
• Philippines
20 Jun 18
Here too.
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@Levs11 (139)
20 Jun 18
Politics? Nevermind...I will just sit and see what's happening. It seems that you are a nice man.
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@simplfred (20641)
• Philippines
20 Jun 18
Honestly, I don't know if I am but thank you.
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