There has always been cynicism towards politicians as far back as history goes but with the crisis that the world has seen in in the past few years, high profile elections, and prevalence of terrorism there have been more political messages in our every day lives than we can count.
Listen to this song by the British rock band Muse. Knowing what you do about modern day politics, who do you think this song is about? Do you think it is open to interpretation? Do you think Matthew Belamy had a specific message about a particular person? Also, do you share his cynical viewpoint and feel his frustration? Do you think we need to just accept the fact that "politicians will philander, as a certain inalienable truth"? to quote "Everybody's Free (to wear suncreen)" How does this make you feel?
I agree that this song gives a very negative outlook on politicians. The first word is corrupt, which obviously lays down the course of the rest of the song. I believe that this song is a generalization that can sadly be placed on many people deservedly or not. I also agree that corruption is part of the politics game. People will always be fighting their way into power and there will always be those few who will do anything to get what they want. I also think its interesting how this song was on a watchmen trailer, a movie laced with politics and philosophy. This is an incredibly depressing song and I believe that it speaks some truth, maybe a little dramatically but the point is still there. There will always be corrupt politicians.
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