Although both of these statements are obvious and can be true, It doesn't change my general point of view.
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My point is that your point of view isn't going to lead to a good politician if that's how you're voting. A good politician would have an agenda and wouldn't be altruistic (it's an awful philosophy), in my opinion. Whether or not you agree with the agenda is a different matter and would be the bit that makes it politics. Otherwise, you'd be voting for nothing at all.