Demystifying our systems of governance: Part I

When we as everyday country people find out about the deep-rooted political ills in our high places and politics, we (at least my friends and I) tend to feel helpless, overwhelmed, or inadequate and resort to pontificating, while some others take to social media to create entertaining memes that go viral, instead of addressing and challenging these serious, tragic systemic issues that continue to entrench us (and our generations unborn) deeper into poverty. Unfortunately, this passive take and absense of collective action against oppression (and oppressive systems) is a trend, and I dare say a knowledge gap and enabler of a system that continues to fail us, while counting on our indifference to thrive. The reality is that the majority of our country people continue to languish in abject poverty, while some of us inadvertently refuse to acknowledge and wield the privileges, power and responsibilities that we have. Why are we here? How has this political apathy contributed to the present-day Babylon that we have found ourselves in, and most importantly whose interests are being stoked in this zero-sum game? I would be curious to know the silent investors in our sustained oppression, and find ways to contribute to dismantling the divide for the collective.

Homework: Research and acquire some knowledge. Read about common people's history and struggle, so you can learn about yours(elf). Stay focused, come back and tell me what you find.