Politics Or Politicians Quotes

“Corruption, greed, and arrogance will be the end of politicians.”
― De philosopher DJ Kyos

“In my country, speaking the truth can get you killed. Corruption leads to positions in Parliament and promotions to high-ranking roles in government. Crime makes people rich, untouchable, and places them above the law. Those who do the right thing are persecuted and assassinated by those in power, because every one of them is guilty of something. They protect and support each other to maintain their grip on power.”
― De philosopher DJ Kyos

“Those high walls in the suburbs are hiding criminals and kingpins. Those blue-light vehicles are escorting them. The most dangerous criminal masterminds hide in plain sight. The real kingpins and mafia figures always show their faces. They don’t wear balaclavas.”
― De philosopher DJ Kyos

“Your leaders will go public and speak about crime, corruption, human rights violations, and unemployment, yet they are the very ones responsible for it all. They created the problems and chaos that people are facing. They are committing crimes against humanity every day. Anyone who fights for change or tries to stop crime and corruption is either executed, killed, removed from power, or subjected to character assassination.”
― De philosopher DJ Kyos

“Leaders without self-control can't protect a nation. Addiction, scandals, and poor digital literacy open doors to cyber threats and blackmail. Weakness at the top leads to national vulnerability.”
― De philosopher DJ Kyos

“Unfortunately, for those of us who would prefer to go on to bigger and better things--such as the advancement of humanity and the assurance of its survival--the great majority of political leaders now in power seem to care for nobody but themselves.”
― Benjamin Hoff, The Te of Piglet

“South Africa is not suffering because it lacks laws. It does not need new laws, commissions, or institutions. The real issue is that existing institutions, commissions, and law enforcement agencies are failing, or outright refusing to enforce the laws and bylaws already in place. These bodies benefit from lawlessness, so they create new commissions and introduce additional laws as a distraction, pretending to take action. This allows them to continue profiting from the very disorder they are meant to prevent. Many officials are growing wealthy and living luxuriously by breaking the law. That is why they will never truly enforce it.”
― De philosopher DJ Kyos

“South Africa is not suffering from a lack of laws. It is suffering because those in power refuse to enforce them. Institutions, government officials, law officers, NGO, mainstream media, and commissions benefit from lawlessness. They create distractions with new laws, institutions, and commissions while they profit from the chaos. That is why real accountability never happens. There are no consequences or repercussions for those who break the law.”
― De philosopher DJ Kyos

“Some black people lie to black people, humiliate and undermine them, mock and disrespect them, steal from and exploit them, sabotage and control them, abuse and oppress them. They don’t see themselves as equal to black people. But when they get caught and have to answer for their crimes, suddenly they claim they are being targeted because they are Black. They appeal to the very black poor and suffering people they betrayed for support. They were benefiting alone, but now want others to struggle and defend them for crimes they committed alone. They play the victim to mobilize support instead of facing the consequences of their actions.”
― De philosopher DJ Kyos

“They exploit, disrespect, and sabotage Black people, then cry victim when held accountable. They never saw themselves as part of us until they needed support. Now they want the same people they betrayed to defend them. They should know and learn that accountability is not oppression.”
― De philosopher DJ Kyos

“In my country, anything is possible, If you are a criminal, an illegal foreigner, or a politician. You can do whatever you want and can have all the money you want in the world. But if you are not one of them, you suffer and struggle for even the smallest things.”
― De philosopher DJ Kyos

“Politicians can literally burn the country to the ground and reduce it to ashes. They may collude with enemies or terrorists, enabling them and other criminals to break the law, if it means gaining votes or living a life of luxury. Many lack integrity and patriotism, showing loyalty only to corrupt activities that enrich them.”
― De philosopher DJ Kyos

“I have a hunch that most of the money laundering or theft happens during state funerals or the creation of commissions or institutions. All these new laws and initiatives they introduced. All the things they do seem to be about stealing money and laundering funds. The intent is not to serve or help the public, but is to help themselves in government funds.”
― De philosopher DJ Kyos

“A country can never win the war against drugs if political parties and politicians are funded by drug dealers.”
― De philosopher DJ Kyos

“The sad truth is that most leaders, if not all, are choosing to trade people’s lives, safety, economy, freedom, and health for comfort and luxury. They are willing to let the people they lead, their own citizens, suffer and die, as long as they benefit. They turn a blind eye and ignore the consequences if it means receiving money or compensation.”
― De philosopher DJ Kyos

“You can't drive a crooked nail straight! If the politicians in your country are crooked, every nail drived in will be crooked too!”
― Mehmet Murat ildan

“People around the world often judge you more by the country you come from than by your character or how you conduct yourself. No one should be forced to feel afraid or ashamed to say where they are from because of being wrongly judged, shamed, stereotyped, violated, deported, banned, or humiliated. Do not vote for someone based on race, or because you have been lobbied or bribed. Make sure you vote for leaders who demonstrate merit, integrity, and competence to avoid being ashamed of your country because of your leaders.”
― De philosopher DJ Kyos

“They say don't take the law into your own hands while the law is taking bribes.”
― De philosopher DJ Kyos

“Criminals have infiltrated government and built political careers. Laws are bent to serve them, while citizens are told to trust the law. A country that is run by criminals . Law abiding people suffer and pay the price.”
― De philosopher DJ Kyos

“How do you expect politicians to fight illegal immigration when they are deeply dependent on it? When their campaigns and party funding are supported by undocumented immigrants.
When their rallies and stadiums are filled with them to create the image of mass support.
When campaign posters across cities are put up by them.
When a large portion of their votes allegedly come from individuals given false identification.
When they are used as rented crowds for court appearances and media events.
When they are mobilized for protests, sometimes escalating into unrest to push political agendas. When, in extreme claims, even acts of intimidation or violence are attributed to them.
In many of these cases, they are used to do the work politicians would rather avoid doing themselves. So, how can anyone reasonably expect politicians to take a strong stand against something from which they benefit?”
― De philosopher DJ Kyos

“Our government officials have developed a troubling habit of expecting payment from citizens just to do their jobs. Jobs that they are already hired and paid by the state to perform. Nothing gets done unless money changes hands. And once paid, some officials will act, regardless of whether what they are doing is right or wrong.

As citizens, many have come to accept this as normal. That if you need help, you must pay, or you will be ignored. This acceptance has created an environment ripe for abuse. Now, criminals are exploiting the same system. Instead of paying officials to act, they pay them not to act. Buying silence, protection, and even cooperation in criminal activities.

This is how we have arrived at where we are today. Many departments and institutions are perceived to be compromised, with ties, direct or indirect, to criminal networks. Criminals operate with growing confidence, believing they have protection from within the very system meant to stop them.
And yet, despite all of this, the same government asks citizens to trust the system and let the law take its course, even as corruption appears widespread.

How can people be expected to trust a system that seems to be working against them rather than for them?”
― De philosopher DJ Kyos

“For any law an immigrant breaks or any crime they commit, there is a local enabler. Most of the time, that enabler is the government, NGO or politicians.”
― De philosopher DJ Kyos

“Having a leader who lacks effective communication skills, etiquette, manners, respect, diplomacy, morals, and ethics can be extremely challenging. In such a situation, you may often find yourself making excuses for their behavior, defending actions that are difficult to justify, and even opposing the right people for the wrong reasons. At times, you might feel pressured to misrepresent the truth in order to protect that leader. Most importantly, it can require a great deal of compromise of your own judgment and integrity to continue following such leadership.”
― De philosopher DJ Kyos

“Certain leaders and politicians intentionally maintain conditions of poverty and hardship to secure their own power. Instead of implementing lasting solutions, they exploit people’s struggles by offering temporary relief such as food parcels in exchange for votes and loyalty. This cycle of dependency prevents meaningful progress and keeps communities trapped. They deliberately engineer poverty to keep people poor, unskilled, and uneducated.”
― De philosopher DJ Kyos

“A problem with us South Africans is our lack of integrity and patriotism. Some of us will do anything for money, even selling out our own country and turning against our fellow citizens. Then the biggest problem with our South African government, besides being corrupt, is the failure to consistently put South Africans first. It is anti-South African, fighting its own citizens and working against the interests of its own citizens while failing to uphold the law.”
― De philosopher DJ Kyos

“Labeling people who raise serious concerns, rather than listening to them, is unfair. It implies that you are privileged, unable to relate, part of the problem, benefiting from it, or simply foolish.”
― De philosopher DJ Kyos

“Mainstream media outlets and journalists act as agents of darkness, spreading fear and misinformation to please those in power. Their role is to serve the wealthy and help them maintain control over the less privileged. There is little to no fair, accurate, investigative, or factual reporting. Instead, reporting is often biased and misleading, designed to protect the interests of the rich while promoting the ideologies and agendas of those with greater influence.”
― De philosopher DJ Kyos

“African presidents and governments have failed to take care of their own people. They have failed to create opportunities, empower citizens, and provide sufficient jobs. They have also failed to uplift and support the youth, reduce poverty, combat crime, and develop critical infrastructure. In many countries, service delivery remains poor, while the healthcare and education systems are in a troubling state. Millions of people continue to struggle and suffer, living in poverty within their own countries. When you say we should open borders, how can governments effectively take care of people from other countries when they have not yet managed to care for their own citizens adequately? Open borders are going to lead to higher levels of poverty, corruption, crime, and further strain on already dysfunctional systems.”
― De philosopher DJ Kyos

“We are in the situation we face today as a country because some people are protecting criminals, some are working with criminals, and some are criminals themselves.”
― De philosopher DJ Kyos

“Illegal immigration is a crisis and a problem in the world. Those who do not see it that way are either criminals, uninformed, or both. They are allergic to critical thinking and wisdom. They cannot apply logic, and their brain cells are failing them.”
― De philosopher DJ Kyos