The thing is, it’s usually true. Even when it’s not hard it’s often complicated - just think about climate change over the last several decades, for example. I don’t envy politicians, who have to keep everyone distracted and happy while their staffers do the real work. They seem to enjoy the gig though.
Here’s the thing… If there’s an easy answer we’ve already done it. Sometimes an answer is hard because of trade-offs or technical requirements… Sometimes it’s just hard because of conflicting interests and lobbying. But, if it’s easy, we do it… No politician ever is allergic to easy wins.
That all said, if you have a good idea, especially at a local level, don’t blindly assume it’s been thought of and rejected already.
Just because a politician looking to be voted into power suggests a simple solution for something, don’t blindly assume that solution will actually have any impact.
The thing is, it’s usually true. Even when it’s not hard it’s often complicated - just think about climate change over the last several decades, for example. I don’t envy politicians, who have to keep everyone distracted and happy while their staffers do the real work. They seem to enjoy the gig though.
Here’s the thing… If there’s an easy answer we’ve already done it. Sometimes an answer is hard because of trade-offs or technical requirements… Sometimes it’s just hard because of conflicting interests and lobbying. But, if it’s easy, we do it… No politician ever is allergic to easy wins.
That all said, if you have a good idea, especially at a local level, don’t blindly assume it’s been thought of and rejected already.
On a similar note.
Just because a politician looking to be voted into power suggests a simple solution for something, don’t blindly assume that solution will actually have any impact.
That’s the actual purpose of lobbying.