Beyond Ideology: Why Modern Politics is a Power Game That Harms Citizens

Twenty-first-century politics has been reduced to a battle of narratives rather than a pursuit of solutions. The debate between the right and the left, capitalism and socialism, has ceased to be a discussion about development models and has instead become a power game that directly harms citizens. This game operates on a simple and perverse logic: 

without problems, there is no need; without need, there are no promises; and without promises, there are no votes. 

Political leaders, regardless of their ideological label, thrive on creating or amplifying problems. They promise to be the saviour of a society that, in their rhetoric, is on the brink of collapse. Whether the blame falls on “socialist bureaucracy” or “savage capitalism,” the goal remains the same: to polarise and divert attention from mismanagement. 

State Capitalism and Social Democracy: Proof That Ideology is Secondary

Current economic models demonstrate that ideological purity is a myth. The so-called “capitalism” of China has achieved unprecedented economic growth, but at the cost of immense inequality and absolute state control. The “socialism” of Mexico has, in reality, been a system of “crony capitalism,” where overregulation and corruption have stifled the economy and perpetuated informality. On the other hand, Nordic democracies show that it is possible to combine successful market capitalism with a robust welfare state. Their success is not due to pure ideology but to political pragmatism that prioritises transparency, education, and social security, funded by high taxes. These examples illustrate that the problem is not ideology itself but its misuse. Ideological manipulation serves as a smokescreen to justify inefficiency, corruption, and inequality. 


The Rotation of Ideologies: The Only Loyalty is to Power

The clearest proof that ideology is merely a tool is the ease with which politicians switch sides. In their pursuit of power, they shift from one ideology to another, adapting to the political climate and whatever is most popular at the time. If “left-wing” rhetoric attracts votes, they adopt it. If “right-wing” discourse is more convenient, they embrace it without hesitation. This ideological flexibility shows that their true loyalty is not to an ideal but to power. Politics has become a game of empty promises, where the sole objective is to secure office, regardless of coherence or long-term impact. Ultimately, this power game only harms citizens. While politicians engage in a battle of narratives, real issues—such as insecurity, informality, and inequality—remain unresolved. Society deserves leaders who act based on pragmatic solutions, who prioritise transparency and efficiency, and who stop using ideologies as a pretext to perpetuate their own interests.

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