Friendship and Politics

Essay # 3167

Communication
Political Science
Political Science > Election and Campaigns

A look at the role of friendship in politics and its significance to a successful career in politics.

1,170 words () | 4 sources | 2001 United States

Paper Summary:

This paper investigates the role of friendship in politics and how it impacts the job. The author argues that friendship in elections as well as on the job, is crucial to a successful career in politics.

From the Paper:

"As young as daycare, children are taught not to fight with each other as the other children are friends. Share the Lego, it will be more fun, help everyone cleanup, it goes faster, twice as many people equals half the work, and double the joy. These teachings, no matter how minor and troublesome they may seem at the time, stay with children as they grow into adults. Therefore, it is not at all farfetched to think that adults in Congress will make use of the long-learned lessons. The most seasoned politician can make use of the rules of friendship, especially in the areas of getting elected, keeping the constituents happy, and support for the Congressman."