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“There are no morals in politics; there is only expedience”

Vladimir Lenin

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In politics, people often make decisions based on what is convenient and practical rather than what is right or wrong. Imagine a politician who promises to protect the environment but later supports a big company that harms it because that company funds their campaign. It shows that they prioritize what will help them win or stay in power over keeping their promises. This means that political choices are often about what works best for the politician at the moment, not about following strong moral principles. So, people involved in politics may change their stance or actions if it benefits them, even if it goes against what they originally stood for. By understanding this, one can see that political decisions may not always reflect honesty or integrity but rather the pursuit of success in that arena.

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Ethics Expedience Machiavellian Morality Political philosophy Political strategy Politics Power dynamics Pragmatism Realism
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