Did you know that the late American economist, nobel laureate and statistician, Milton Friedman, in an indirect reference to politicians, once said: "If you put the federal government in charge of the Sahara Desert, in 5 years there'd be a shortage of sand"?

It is often said: “Do not trust politicians.” Underlying that statement is a sense of insecurity people feel about politics and those that practice it as a profession. This is not unconnected with failed promises made by politicians when seeking public or private office, platform that give them access to resources that they are expected to expend judiciously on behalf of others. And so, a lot of persons become disappointed with politicians that fail to deliver.

A search online takes us to a compilation of some principles to know about politics, especially when dealing with politicians from this side of the globe. We find these compilations quite interesting and thought it wise to share from an anonymous source on Twitter. Enjoy reading and let us know your thoughts:

1. Nobody has your interests.

2. Everybody is chasing their own interests.

3. Dealing with politicians is like sleeping with tigers; you must always have your eyes wide open.

4. In any political equation, there’s always someone being used. If you can’t find one then it is you.

5. Serving politicians is like bandage on a wound. Once the wound is healed, your usefulness ends. Politicians don’t recognize and reward value, they recognize their own needs and you're only as useful as the lifespan of their need for you.

6. In politics, never mourn or wail more than the bereaved. They will get the reward while you inherit their enemies.

7. In politics, in any event that other interests conflict with your own interests and you have to choose, always choose yours.

8. Never cross oceans for politicians; you will drown and the best they will do is give a benevolent speech at your burial, lie to your widow and children and eat your food. Politicians will never cross the streets for their foot soldiers.

9. Don’t kill yourself for their ambition or put your life at risk for any politician.

10. Above all, family and health are things you should never use to attack a man. Politics is never that serious.

Lastly to all the youths, it’s too risky to sacrifice your career, health, personal character, social capital, and integrity in pursuit of short term and temporary rewards, offered by politicians.

Source: Twitter

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