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The typical politician's career is driven by short-term goals, constituency pressures, and career preservation. Many lack the incentive to pursue radical reforms because of the incentives built into the political system—diplomatic appeasement, risk aversion, and dependence on party machinery.
The aspiration is to cultivate authentic, speaking-the-truth political figures—those willing to challenge orthodoxy, speak openly, and pursue long-term solutions rather than immediate popularity. Figures like Nigel Farage and Donald Trump exemplify this appeal based on perceived authenticity and directness.