Three Answers

(1) I reject and renounce the party machinery, vested establishment interests, donations from big business and promises of cushy directorships / lucrative speaking engagements after my retirement, to secure my election; with a view to perpetuating this plutocracy dressed up as democracy.

Things are going to change around here. It’s going to be tough on the rich and powerful, but it’s going to be just as tough on your average Joe and Jane. You’re going to have to stop consuming so much junk sport, junk TV, junk food, roll up your sleeves and take real responsibility for making the world around you better. There’s no excuses now.

“Leadership is not about the next election, it’s about the next generation.” – Simon Sinek

(2) True democracy requires a properly informed, involved and motivated electorate.
“Democracy is the worst form of government, except for all those other forms that have been tried from time to time.” – Winston Churchill.

(3) “Things can only get better” – D:ream

“It is no measure of health to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society.” – Jiddu Krishnamurti