So people here are don't have any hopes for the upcoming elections. And no wonder. Here is a small report by the RNDDH - and it's pretty shocking stuff. Criminal candidates, corruption and lots of manipulation. Read if you have the time!
Just talked to the janitor, Blanc, here at the office, and he told us about how they go into the poor areas to buy up votes. The candidates who have this done are people who would NEVER put their foot in those areas. Democracy? Representing the people? Wouldn't think so. There's a lot of promising and a lot of forgetting once election day is over.
It's sad to see a city prepare for elections that no one has any faith in. Blanc says we'll know the day before the elections already who has won.
So let's be thankful if we live in countries with a lower corruption rate. Democracy is flawed everywhere, but very evidently so here.
Sorry to bring you such a downer of a blog post on a Friday. But I at least do intend to go out and have fun despite the reality of the world.
Take care of each other and have a good weekend!
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I read this post as a break while writing my Thesis on corruption in developing countries... There is so much to do to make any sort of difference. ugh. I hope your doing well Linnea :) Take care!
SvaraRaderaYeah it's rough. But let's not forget the incapabilities of our own coutries' either.. Let me know if you figure out how to solve it! ;)
SvaraRadera