It's bizarre, as a politican you basically have to win several popularity contests throughout your career only to become unpopular. Here are just a few light-hearted reasons why...
1. They ain't pretty - let's face it, in our looks-obsessed society, some people would not consider a politican a successful or worthy person simply because they are often overweight and/or ugmo.
2. They ain't cool - a politican is too afraid to show any sign of humour, personality or sexuality because any time they do they are ridiculed mercilessly. They need to be sensible, serious and boring 24/7.
3. They take our money - and we hate anyone who takes our money.
4. The ivory tower factor- we suspect that they never use the public facilities, institutions or transport they govern. They are about as "one of the everyday people" as Elton John is (only unpopular).
5. They get bad press- the media knows pollies are the villains we love to hate. If life was Melrose Place, they would be Amanda Woodward (only unattractive).
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