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4. The goal of politics is merely the control of policy.

Wed Jan 28, 2015, 06:12 PM

Jan 2015

In as much as policy is about governance, politics transcends the theoretical veil into the actual control of governance.

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What is the purpose and goal of "politics"? [View all] kentuck Jan 2015 OP

money and power Glassunion Jan 2015 #2

Excellent points. kentuck Jan 2015 #5

The goal of politics is merely the control of policy. HereSince1628 Jan 2015 #4

And now the new thing is Wellstone ruled Jan 2015 #7

Local politicians should interact with constituents daredtowork Jan 2015 #8

Power and money. GeorgeGist Jan 2015 #9