I see that you lead a very orderly life, everything is very systematic: you get up early, have breakfast and go enthusiastically to vote. When reading you you make me remember my times as a young man, I had the same disposition that you make me feel when reading you. Nowadays I am no longer like that, rather I resent all politicians, I suppose some will identify with this.
Here in Venezuela we always have to wait for the tables to be activated, since it is typical that something is always needed or there is something new. In the last electoral processes that I attended, a cable for the machine was missing, they did not have the voting notebook or the container with indelible ink was empty. The result was the same: delay in opening the voting center and long lines of people waiting outside...
The process as you describe it is similar to the one we have here too, except that we use machines that count the votes, with touch screens people exercise their right by selecting the candidate of their preference.
But as you can imagine, there is a lot of corruption, because this is one of the most corrupt countries on the entire planet, so many people, like me, choose not to go to vote, because at the end of the day, whether you exercise your right or not, you will be They are going to steal the vote in the same way. I left those nationalist or patriotic thoughts a long time ago, because in reality the state or the government does not care about making my life easier, but rather the opposite.
So my position on this is to mind my business, and let the government mind theirs. And the less I can come close to participating, the better for me. I tell you this with more than 30 electoral processes in which I have actively participated, from within, in political parties of different types and also as a government official in the electoral body. The result and conclusion every time was the same: getting angry and having a bad time, for one reason or another. So since then, I prefer to separate myself from all that, and you know what, I have had a better life.
I suppose they are processes that everyone must live through to realize. And of course the context of each country makes a big difference.
To be honest, I am terrified of living in a country with a large number of religious fanatics and extremists. I love Pakistani food and culture, but I am terrified of its religious aspect. Clear points of view.
But now a question arose in my mind, how old are you? Does it seem to me that you are around 22 or am I wrong? Knowing your age will help me better understand how you think, not to judge you, but rather to be able to understand your reasoning.
I found it extremely curious to read you write about politics, it's strange for me.
First of all, I am grateful to you for taking the time to read my story and providing the feedback on it.
Well. I am currently 23 and 8 months, and the general election of 2024 was my first experience in life when I cast my vote.
You have certainly drawn a very strong and powerful conclusion based on your twelve experiences. Your point is absolutely correct that if we focus on our work, there is benefit for us, and despite false expectations, we do not achieve anything by sacrificing ourselves and working hard. But I understand that we should not stop trying. If we do not resist, the field will remain open for the corrupt. It's just like if a country's army gives up resistance, other countries can easily take control.
The reason behind my stance is that this time, in our Pakistan, the voter turnout was tremendous. People voted with great enthusiasm and zeal. In every election, rigging was done through fake votes, to the extent that where one candidate would get 100 votes, the other would win by putting in more fake votes than that. But this time, people voted so much that even rigging could not succeed. Ultimately, the political elements who used to engage in high-handedness had to change completely. Now, only those forms are there, which can easily be challenged in court because the total votes and individual votes do not match. Yes, but it is a matter of regret that our judicial system is so slow that by the time cases are processed and its answer comes, this government will already be over.
But the best thing is that it has been seen that the public is awake. They are now well aware of who is sincere to this country and nation and who is not, and this awareness is a source of hope for me.
You are very optimistic and that is good. I ask life to give me back those spirits that I had when I was 23 years old, that I wanted to take on the world like you! =)
I am very grateful for your friendship and I appreciate it very much. Believe me, when you are 56 years old you will understand very deeply the importance of what I am telling you, having a young man from another country as a friend helps you understand many things about youth in other countries.
So thank you again for that.
It seems very positive to me that you see hope in the political sphere of your country, and I believe that if a large majority makes a decision, they will definitely achieve a change.
Here in Venezuela, most of us want that, but having such a corrupt state, we cannot achieve it, it is impossible to get out of a regime that controls and dominates everything, including elections.
We have elections on July 28 of this year, and the president has already disqualified all the candidatures of the candidates who oppose him, leaving him alone as the only option, which automatically makes him the winner...imagine the level of corruption that is here. That is why we cannot escape from this situation.
But I see with joy that you maintain your optimism, I have always thought that young people are the force of change, and in those who entrust the future of our countries and our planet into their hands.
oh and it is always a pleasure to comment on your publications, although I admit that coming to do so requires "special" treatment and dedication that your content deserves and that to be honest, you can feel very proud that I only give it to a few hivers with my fingers of one hand =)
I'm delighted that you took the time to read my comment in detail and responded with your thoughts. I'm deeply grateful for that.
The friendship of experienced and visionary individuals like you will never go in vain. As one ages, their experiences grow. The enthusiasm of youth has its place, but until guided by wise and capable leaders, they often remain scattered and unproductive.
Learning about the situation in Venezuela truly astonished me. It's astonishing because in Pakistan, similar practices are employed during elections. The winning presidential candidate's previous cases are closed, and the loser becomes ineligible for the next election. This striking similarity exists in both countries.
I hope the dire situation I witnessed in this country doesn't continue. I don't want future generations to see it like this. Otherwise, they'll also lose hope. If our elders lose hope today, our youth will also destroy themselves. Stand up for the youth in your country. Your guidance will inspire them, and their efforts will surely bear fruit.
Once again, I'm immensely thankful to you. I enjoyed our conversation. Your positive feedback means a lot to me. I look forward to your valuable insights on my blogs.