Topic: Money is power in politics x society (Read 121 times)

Politics and money go hand in hand because only those with the means to buy influence can enter the political arena. As a result, leaders today are less valuable because they rely on money rather than competence to ascend to positions of authority.
Today, even if a person possesses good leadership qualities and no money, people will still refuse to give him the reins of power because he lacks the means to buy their cooperation. For this reason, only the wealthy currently control the world.

Money is indeed a force in society. But, don't let us be arrogant because we have a lot of money. Because, the world is only temporary. Better use the money in good, and share with each other.

Money is good; it is power; it is everything in the world that everyone desires. These are not empty words; in order to achieve something big in life, you must be physically strong and pursue it while it is still in its infancy. Money has the ability to manipulate people, whether they are good or bad. People often remark it has a spirit that only a few can stand up to. Those who get it and can't handle it usually end up losing everything again.

Despite the extravagant lifestyle that comes with money, contentment is the key. If you're never satisfied with what you have, you'll suffer greatly and lose even what little you have. Money is not everything in some circumstances; you don't need money to buy some of life's quality characters; you can only acquire it by how you interact with others. Even while money is good and has a lot of power, I believe it isn't all one needs to have the wonderful life they've ever dreamt.

Money is powerful and influences everything around us. But this is an abnormality because this shouldn't be the case. The reason why money seems to control everything is because of greed and materialism that have taken hold of human existence. People sell their consciences and lose their sense of reasoning because of money. Humility is a cultivated virtue that has no respect for poverty or wealth. If a poor man becomes suddenly arrogant because of money, then he was never humble. I have seen many rich people that are extraordinarily humble and many people who are poor and proud. Politicians can use the money to sponsor their campaigns but using it to influence the election through bribing and vote buying is not an action that is caused by money. The reason for that is that they are unpopular and corrupt and aware that they will lose the elections if it is free and fair.


I don't feel unimportant or empty because I am not super-rich. I don't also think I need international or national recognition to live a fulfilled and happy life. Everybody will not be an international superstar but there are opportunities to contribute positively to your society. You have the chance to be a good son, a  responsible father, and  a good citizen of your community or country. Don't quantify your success with how much you have but with how useful you are to yourself, family and your community.

Nobody cares if there is no money these days. Money is everything in people's life, people in the society will listen to you, if there is no money, your words will have no value in the society. If you have money, you can save money by doing something punishable in society. Nowadays people are worthless without money, you have money you have power.

We must always earn money in an honest way. Money cannot be earned by hurting someone. Anyone who earns money by illegal means is ultimately ruined. So we will always earn by honest means and help poor and toiling people.

For politicians, they don't care much about this advice, they want to get money in any way, legal or illegal.

When money and power come together, a person loses his conscience, and anything he has becomes justified in order to keep his money and power increasing. This is the case with most politicians.

Op I agree with you, money is power, money controls everything around us ( though money is not everything) but measure part of our daily lives and activities today is controlled by money, been poor is like a sin this days, the humiliation you will face in life if you are poor can make you do anything humanly possible to make money, you might even do things that are illegal if you are not careful.
In the society today 90% of everything is controlled by money, the educational system, politics just as it was mentioned, even connection too  you need money to get connected, that's why most times I always say after God is money..
I know of a man that lost a job all because he never had money to buy the job chance from the C L O in charge, it happened to someone I know closely, so you now see that even seeking for a job too, money is so needed..

There are some respect and privileges that money commands, even in contract jobs, if you have money there are some jobs you are entitled too, because company or a firm believes if you can't do the job (contract) assigned to you anymore, you can pay back or they might replace it with one of your assets, but if you are poor they won't even reason you because they know a poor man might find it difficult to pay if he can't go on with the jobs and they might be assets for replacements...

Money is an important integral to life and that is why anybody who has it is been respected. Though you having other things in life can make way for you in a society like mine, for instance, you are a popular person in a society this may not be as a result of money but integrity, people will respect and value you, but still money answered all things

Even in other aspects of life, it's said that money is everything. Like in your relatives, if you've got a bunch of money and they know you, they'll treat you the best that they can. But I agree on this one;


Definitely, it's not everything and I do agree with that. Our local politics requires a lot of money to run for the office. Still, a lot of people don't understand why these politicians are spending a lot of money for their campaigns just to get elected when their salaries are publicly known to be not so high. 

Money is not everything, this is where you got it wrong. You must not be rich for you a be happy,a healthy and peaceful mind is rich. If you see money as everything, this will make you put money first in your life and you can be misled by friends easily into doing dirties for money.

God is everything, those who worship money are evil and would do anything to make money. Examples are the politicians in my country,they are corrupt,greedy and evil people who don't care about the citizens welfare but they only care for themselves and their families. Money meant for the country will be embezzled and nobody can say anything because these politicians have bought the judiciary over.

In regards to this particular topic, yes its true money is the most valuable commodity in life after life itself.
But I think money is over-rated in some societies of the world more than it is in others and justifiably so.
Take for instance in some countries of Africa where making money is a do or die affair, which however is motivated by lack of good governance. Everybody either want to make money to at least survive or make money to prove a point.  Compare this scenario to the western society where  there are many channels of survival giving room for little or no do-or-die...Money Most times becomes a hundred percent factor for recognitions.

In reference to your point concerning Wizkid at Etihad, I've also seen a case where a poor fan of a particular club is suffering with or dies with an llness, and during a match the club recognizes such individual with a stattement or gesture which scarsely happens in our own local football events.

My point is that in some good societies attention is also given to a voice of reasoning without the influence of money more than it is given in other unfortunate poorly governed soieties

Meanwhile, money is worth the chase because it answers all things but respect to the point that one shouldn't kill or steal to get it

Money controls everything around us, in politics, in societies and organizations. Money makes ones pride to be too arrogant, sometimes humble people stirs up arrogance as they begins to staunch into dollars. Politician controls elections from afar with money with appearing on any scene.

Not having money is like not having life in you, maybe a walking corpse. Society only respect people who has a name and that name is money without it your fine name is useless. I watch Manchester City match where one of the most popular Africa musician name, Wizkid. Was highly recognised for coming live. His name was severally highlights on the billboards at the playground.

Societies cannot hear you speak when they cannot hear you doing anything with money. Money is good but get it with good works, don't kill or steal to get it.