While politics does not shape every single facet of society, it undeniably forms its foundation and exerts a profound influence. The actual power resides with politicians—individuals who, in the public eye, are frequently subjected to scathing criticism, labeled as fools, idiots, or villains.
Those who condemn these politicians—whether driven by anti-establishment sentiment or otherwise—range from prominent public figures and ordinary citizens to reclusive types (a category I likely fall into myself). Interestingly, their voices often merely echo those of well-known figures. Despite the vast diversity of personal circumstances people face, the diversity of the opinions they voice remains disproportionately low.
If we assume that politicians are indeed “great fools,” we must acknowledge that these very fools play a major role in shaping our society. If that is the case, how can those who achieve fame or exert influence within such a society claim to be any different? One could even argue that the more successful one becomes in such a system, the more they prove themselves to be part of that same “foolishness.”
When the top layer of a national organization manifests such folly, it is inevitable that the layers beneath are affected. In essence, society may already be beyond saving—both those who hold political power and the anti-establishment voices that oppose them. As long as those who thrive within a society forged by foolishness continue to speak out, and as long as others continue to follow them, nothing will truly change.
