Generally, all Sciences seek the ultimate good

For the Individual.

But Political Science seeks the ultimate 'goodness' goal

For the Community above that of the Individual.

Subject to much opinion, throughout civilised history.

 

In 'crowd management', control is the greatest factor,

Preferably with co-operation and not coercion.

In a 'co-operative' society opinions push their points

Until persuasion reigns or opposition bullies

To a particular conclusion.

Government is a tough, thankless business.

 

I suppose, then, that a dictatorship

Could claim the best mores of political science,

Putting Society first.

Except it tends to be according to 'My Opinion' only

Backed by armed force.

It is not impossible that a singular stance

Could be outstanding in its social concept.

Just not likely.

'Power corrupts' we are told sagely,

And History supports.

'And Total Power corrupts totally'.

As History proves.

 

Is that really a truism?

Or just a truism thus far

In human evolution?