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American Government Lecture One (view source)
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There is no "free lunch." Participation in the political process is necessary just as exercise, a good diet, or going to church is needed. Participating in politics is beneficial both to the individual and to the nation.
There is no "free lunch." Participation in the political process is necessary just as exercise, a good diet, or going to church is needed. Participating in politics is beneficial both to the individual and to the nation.
One of the greatest statesman (a politician whose speeches have a lasting influence) in all of history, Irishman Edmund Burke (who served in the British Parliament and defended the American colonies in the 1700s), observed:
One of the greatest "statesman" (a politician whose speeches have a lasting influence) in all of history, Irishman Edmund Burke (who served in the British Parliament and defended the American colonies in the 1700s), observed:
{{cquote|All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.}}
{{cquote|All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.}}
One side cannot win a game by not showing up. And the other side does show up in politics. How would a Yankees fan feel if the New York Yankees failed even to show up for the games?
Also, many political groups (including the conservative movement) are growing rapidly. This means there are new job opportunities. Paul Ryan, the Vice Presidential candidate for the Republican Party in 2012, obtained a good job on the staff of a Congressman, and was later elected to Congress himself, earning a very good salary with an enormous pension, and then was selected by Mitt Romney to be his running mate as Vice President. His career was far better by participating in politics then it would likely have been outside of politics.
Also, many political groups (including the conservative movement) are growing rapidly. There are job opportunities. Paul Ryan, the Vice Presidential candidate for the Republican Party in 2012, obtained a good job on the staff of a Congressman, and was later elected to Congress himself, earning a very good salary with a fantastic pension, and then was selected by Mitt Romney to be his running mate as Vice President. His career was far better by participating in politics then it would likely have been outside of politics.
== The Swing States ==
== The Swing States ==