the disease called 'Politics'

Politics. Most of life's about power and control, isn't it? At least, we make it out to be. It's a wonder why politicians allow us to refer to them by a word that has no positive connotations whatsoever as much as I know. And it's so pervasive. It's in EVERYTHING. Work, school, religion, sex (says Korn) and every other organization that's big enough. By big, I mean greater than one.

There's no such thing as nonpartisan. Neutrality is but a lofty goal. Politics is in the now. You HAVE to take sides. They force you to. Cos they treat you like you've already chosen. That is, if you're significant enough to be bothered about. Which is why, if anything, you should be honored when you get dragged into the game. You're significant. You're either a potential asset or threat. You mean something.

What then do you do? You revel in the fact that the choosing is done. Then you size everyone up. And you discover that you're on the side of Good. The less scheming. The intellects. The side with the subtle moves.

Cos sneers and contemptuous looks are for the weak.

(or you could just wait on the world to change)