I remember one of my first ever politics lecturers saying we were scientists. I wasn't particularly impressed as I didn't see the connection and had never done well in science. But since marrying my science and technology obsessed husband I am becoming increasingly dragged into that once unknown realm. And it is certainly quite fun to think of oneself as a political scientist. Indeed I can now see not only where the sphere of science (think weapons, oil, food technology to name but a few) directly cross over into 'politics' but also how the theory, strategy and art of politics is a science. It's a constantly changing, exciting, exploratory realm. Theories need to be tested, it is a living breathing thing and is also hopefully at least some of the time working towards an improvement in the human condition.
This will be another short entry as I'm still trying to figure this whole blog thing out, but also because it is not my aim to write neverending rambles but to leave you with thoughts, questions and articles to read etc. I'm hoping for some discussion but mainly for the chance to research and expound theories I think have merit, open up angles on current situations and hopefully strengthen my only political views!
Like many of you I am concerned about the upcoming US elections, the role that tv debates play in a voter's choice, the 2014 referendum on Independence for Scotland and a bunch of other stuff like how 'religion' is manipulated and misunderstood in the political arena.
Before launching into any of these and in keeping with debates theme I will leave you in the far more capable hands of Jed and Abigail Bartlett :)
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