Is there any difference between criminals and politicians?
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"Criminals and politicians are two sides of the same coin, driven by a lust for power; one is the unconscious brute, while the other is the calculated hypocrite. In the realm of evil, the criminal is often the lesser threat."
According to Osho, criminals and politicians share the same psychology: lust for power, domination, and the belief that ends justify means. The criminal is the failed, unsophisticated version—unconscious, impulsive, causing limited harm. The politician is a successful, hypocritical, premeditating criminal, armed with institutions, capable of mass violence. If forced to choose, the criminal is the lesser evil.
Both want power and excuse bad actions; criminals act rashly and hurt fewer, politicians plan it and can harm many.
Why this matters practically
- Helps you see through the glamour of power and question hero-worship of leaders.
- Reminds you that justifying ends over means breeds violence—choose awareness and integrity instead.
- Encourages compassion for the unconscious while staying vigilant toward calculated harm.
- Reminds you that justifying ends over means breeds violence—choose awareness and integrity instead.
- Encourages compassion for the unconscious while staying vigilant toward calculated harm.
AI Confidence Score: 98%
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