"Only those who manifest miracles according to the holy books are prophets, otherwise they are false prophets, so candidates must make decisions that are consistent with their claims." Steve Rogers opened the data pad and recounted an email exchange between him and the emperor,
At this moment, they are still fifteen minutes away from the nearest military base, from where they will take off to the capital. He must prepare his companions and understand the possible enemies. "I must remind you, never believe him
"He said to his companion, "He admitted to me personally that this was a debating technique, a piece of rhetoric used to incite people's hearts, and the purpose was to make me come to Latvinia and become a public opinion material.
Practical guiding significance.”
"You mean, this is deception?" James Buchanan Barnes raised his eyebrows, "Then why did you bring us to Latvinia?"
"It's not entirely deception, Bucky." Steve Rogers frowned, as if thinking about how to explain, "This is sophistry, a shallow discussion, to encourage me to come to Latvinia. He told me
, he must confuse some of the more important factors in the causal relationship and elevate the secondary to the primary. There is no fact in it, but you need to distinguish it for yourself, and accepting it in its entirety is no less than being deluded. He is a charming person, and because of this we
You need to be especially careful, he is more dangerous than Loki. But he is very reliable because he will keep his promise."
"I don't mind hearing it. You hear the bullshit from politicians every year anyway." Sam Wilson shrugged. "And what he said to you smelled of elitism, like the farts of an Ivy League social science professor."
Although Latvinia provided them with political asylum, he did not thank Latvinia at all because he knew that this behavior was as political as Russia's asylum of Snowden. In Steve Rogers' mouth,
The Emperor believes that the representative electoral system is a complete elite game. Politicians can abandon all promises after coming to power. Even Sam Wilson has to admit that this is a fact. The Emperor believes that there is no difference between fanatical vote politics and idol worship. The difference is only in idols.
The worship will be changed regularly, and what is worshiped is not just a single individual but a certain political idea. James Buchanan Barnes also nodded, expressing his willingness to hear what kind of rhetoric would put them in the position they are in.
here.
After Steve Rogers confirmed that they had all been warned, he continued reading.
"The candidates in ballot politics are just carriers of certain political opinions. It is not the candidates who choose the political opinions, but the political opinions that choose the candidates, just like God chose Abraham and Moses, and their political opinions are to guide the voters (believers)
The promise of going to the Promised Land.”
Sam Wilson exclaimed exaggeratedly in a low voice, "That's a bit blasphemous, please continue."
"In order to gain more and more determined voters, candidates' ideas will inevitably go to extremes, just like Protestantism is to Catholicism, and Puritanism is to Protestantism. They gain firm supporters by constantly demonstrating their purity and fundamentalism. In this world,
In the process, politicians will be parasitized by advocates." Steve Rogers paused and slid his finger to the next page. He read in a dry voice, "The most perfect supporter in a politician's heart is one who can board the Mayflower.
These people are the most devout and extreme believers. From this concept, the white rightists in red states and the white leftists in blue states are actually the result of the extreme voting politics, and they cannot get rid of superstitious thinking.
, the inevitable result of voters who cannot see things dialectically. The Republican Party advocates family, religion, working-class welfare, and the Democratic Party advocates diversity, tolerance, environmental protection, etc. No matter how correct its propositions are and how many people they can benefit, they will
It's inevitable to go to extremes because that's the only way politicians can differentiate themselves from other politicians who share the same views."
"It makes sense." Sam Wilson frowned, "Anything else?"
"What is even more sad is that no matter what political propositions voters support or what leaders they support, it cannot change the fact that the new aristocratic class that controls a lot of wealth is the real power holder, and the interests of party funders are in the process of becoming extreme.
be maintained, because everyone will forget that they are the ones who really cause conflicts and social injustice, and instead want to thank these people for the jobs they have given them.”
Steve Rogers sensed that Sam Wilson's past beliefs were being challenged, because the soldier's forehead was sweating, just like when he first saw the email. So he slowed down his speech to avoid
Sam Wilson was as confused as his previous self.
"These people are spread across small towns, cities, countries, and the entire world, and they have a network of relationships from country clubs to high-end clubs in Washington. They can enter the White House at will, send lobbyists to change policies, and recruit politicians to serve in companies so that they can continue to exploit them.
Through interpersonal relationships, they can use the means of production at hand to make profits for themselves. Even if they never work, they can still earn the money that it takes civilians thousands of years to earn. The domestic water of residents in Southern California will never be the same as that of the farms in Northern California.
The water used for irrigation of the orchards of the owners is important. Clean water can only be used for drinking by the fruit trees that can create value for the farmers. Civilians cannot directly provide value to the farmers. There is no need for politicians supported by farmers to provide drinking water for the people of Southern California.
Make a guarantee. What is even more sad is that votes are just a tool used to make voters think that they are important. Different political parties have the same supporters. The extreme competition that voters see is just an attempt to gain more political power among party groups.
It’s just a process of giving money to each other and fighting for power and profit.”
After hearing these words, Sam Wilson was completely silent.
He had never had any contact with the emperor, and only now did he understand what kind of person Steve Rogers was facing. This kind of statement was simply heretical to the representative system of voting, and it also denied the American dream across classes.
Facing such a person, it takes a very strong will to maintain one's own thoughts. James Buchanan Barnes took the data pad and looked through it carefully. He had to say that he thought the emperor's remarks were a bit overgeneralized.
The discussion was somewhat in line with his taste.
"Don't be so serious. This is not a fact, but sophistry, not to mention that he still has a lot of vicious things to say!" Steve Rogers patted Sam on the shoulder, the smell of gunfire still lingering on their combat gear.
Unable to get rid of it. The Emperor of Latovinia he knew was a mean person, merciless in his words and extremely decisive in his actions. The reason why that guy can survive to this day is simply because no one can beat him.
"Latovinia is not a paradise. Although he did solve many problems, such as sewer children and human trafficking in Romania, this does not mean that he is a good person. Don't forget how many rich people he killed,
Officials and business owners conquered Romania, and I don’t think it was the Romanians’ choice. I need your help, just like I did during the Hydra rebellion. I will not abandon my moral values to cater to any regime.”
"You mean when you punch me in the face a few times?"
Steve Rogers gave his friend a complaining look.
"You know why I did that, Bucky, it was just to wake you up."
"I know, I know. Don't be nervous, I'm just joking." James Buchanan Barnes laughed, making the somewhat dull atmosphere in the carriage lighter. "I will help you, but if they go out,
What about the genetically modified warrior? We have no helpers, no one will lend a helping hand to us. What's more, if he wants to kill us, he can do it without any help, because he is as powerful as Thor
People. We need a detailed plan, and only a very detailed plan will keep us alive."