Amethyst_Crystal 
"[@DarkStraw":](/images/2163758#comment_8538285
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The thing is, politics is about how we decide to live our lives... or in non-democracies, how others decide we live our lives. Basically, the terms of our social contracts.
My Little Pony is full of politics, given Twilight's status, career and connections since the very start of the show. Almost every interaction with Princess Celestia is politics, especially in earlier seasons. Tons of foreign politics in the later seasons, with all the diplomacy going outwards to non-ponies.
Politics is only a horrible discussion to have, if what we're collectively allowing our lawfully prescribed 'social contract' is upsetting to discuss. I look forward to a day when most people from most nations can talk politics without feeling frustration, embarrassment, or dismay for politics, because that will mean people are finally living a reasonable, decent life with a reasonable, decent social contract within their country.
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[@Weenie":](/images/2163758#comment_8539737
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It's just pathetic that saying a few 'magic words' causes so much desperation. Being so controlling can only backfire in the long run. Why they want to trick themselves into thinking they're gods, like the emperors before them, I do not know, but they should consider turning back towards a path of global peace, they certainly could contribute to that if they wanted to.
Goth Hippie Nerd Pony
The thing is, politics is about how we decide to live our lives... or in non-democracies, how others decide we live our lives. Basically, the terms of our social contracts.
My Little Pony is full of politics, given Twilight's status, career and connections since the very start of the show. Almost every interaction with Princess Celestia is politics, especially in earlier seasons. Tons of foreign politics in the later seasons, with all the diplomacy going outwards to non-ponies.
Politics is only a horrible discussion to have, if what we're collectively allowing our lawfully prescribed 'social contract' is upsetting to discuss. I look forward to a day when most people from most nations can talk politics without feeling frustration, embarrassment, or dismay for politics, because that will mean people are finally living a reasonable, decent life with a reasonable, decent social contract within their country.
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[@Weenie
It's just pathetic that saying a few 'magic words' causes so much desperation. Being so controlling can only backfire in the long run. Why they want to trick themselves into thinking they're gods, like the emperors before them, I do not know, but they should consider turning back towards a path of global peace, they certainly could contribute to that if they wanted to.