Politics Not a Remedy by Editor

Pacific Press Publishing Company · Oakland, California · Apr 18, 1900

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 26, No. 16.

Politics Not a Remedy

By Editor

Politics Not a Remedy.—With much force American Progress says: "The condition of the country would not be bettered if the 'outs' were in. The ultimate purpose to-day in national, as well as in State and municipal affairs, is to oust the other fellow. The Republicans want the Democrats out; the Democrats want the Republicans out; and the Populists want them all out; while the Socialists and Anarchists want them all in—to mention just where would not look well in print. The time and energy of many able men are devoted entirely and alone to supplanting some one else. The whole game is, get into office, and while there make sufficient appointments so the respective pull of the various officers will insure your re-election. The interests of the people don't enter into the question." And yet American Progress looks to politics to help the matter. It never will, brethren. At the very most, politics—partisan or non-partisan—is but a palliation which in imagination puts further off the evil day. The only remedy is the Gospel of Christ.