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How do Politics relate to "International Relations"?
I think that politics is the art of controlling a population. For example, in the United States, people are told by mainstream media what to believe and how to vote. When they hear something untrue or see an advertisement for an inferior product, they do not question it because most information comes from corporations which have invested large amounts of money into their advertisements.
I think that the modern political system is designed so that people do not question their government. The United States claims to be a democracy, but in reality it isn't. For example, only citizens who have registered with the federal government can vote for candidates of their choosing.
The media makes people believe that they are free. In reality, the United States government controls and censors what it wants its population to hear and see.
I think that politics is the art of getting people to do what you want. For example, in Western countries, politicians often promise their populations money or a better life if they are elected.
Politicians often say they will lower taxes, make the economy grow more or create jobs. They tell their populations that if people don't vote for them, society's problems will only get worse.
Often, politicians do not fulfill their promises. This is because they are more interested in making money than serving the general public.