Today I'm in the mood. To share another story (sourced from my mind) with all of you. As usual , its an analogy of something else. Do enjoy.

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It's the year 5015, in a 1st world country known as (insert imaginary name). Differences in political ideals and mindsets have polarized the country into two major factions, namely the Liberals and the Conservatives. A citizen belongs to either one of the 2 groups, and his/her political orientation is heavily dependent on the surroundings he grew up in, and the schools he/she attended in the past.

A bright young man, named XY, worked as a secretary in the Liberal party and soon caught the eye of the leaders within the Liberal Party with his precocious composure and brilliant tactical mind. His tenacity and fearlessness were also admired by the leaders, and they soon propelled him to the prestigious seat of Secretary General of Liberal Party. XY dared to speak out for himself and his people, was full of fervent enthusiasm, and had more smart ideas than any other member in the committee upon his appointment as S-G. He was seen as the best man to lead the party forward, as the party embarked on a quest in seizing control of the country's political scene. Before long, he was named the President of Liberal Party.

Desperate to fast-forward his promises of political monopoly, he contrived an audacious plan. He discussed his idea with only his closest aides, and warned them against leaking the plan out. This clandestine maneuver must not be shared with anyone else, not even the Vice President. His aides promised to keep mum.

Apparently, one of his aides had a mouth that leaked worse than a broken pipeline, and soon enough news of XY's bold plan was revealed in bits and pieces to other members of the party. Instead of being infuriated by the secret plan, the other committee members were shocked, and some even began laughing at the absurd idea and XY's desperate attempt. It was viewed by all as scandalous and simply would not work in the current political climate.

Blinded by a fog of grandiose ambitions, XY ignored the critics and began taking action according to his planned scheme. He wanted to take control of both parties, and make himself the inaugural leader of the country.

The plan involved XY personally working with the female President of the Conservative Party, known as XX. His objective was to partner her in bringing the political conflict to an end, and working hand-in-hand in rebuilding the nation and the economy, which had severely deteriorated in the midst of the political instability. From there, XY would take control of the nation.

Miss XX was gullible enough to join Mr XY in the mutual partnership, as she sincerely wanted a genuine improvement in the well-being of the citizens in the country. The other members of the Liberal Party committee were stunned that the plan worked, and soon began despising Mr XY. They were disgusted that XY was actually willing to work with their much hated enemy in this mutual partnership, and were turned off by the sight of them together, giving pretentious speeches beside one another in front of the cameras.

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Only 6 months into the partnership, things began to turn sour. Instead of calming the conflict in the community, internal strife began to rage between the 2 leaders. It was obvious that the liberal tendencies of XY were too revolting for Miss XX, and XX's conservative mindset was too sickening for XY to handle or accept. The writing was already on the wall long ago, but the ill effects only came to fruition after 6 difficult and ineffective months of working together.

The partnership split, and the political differences were never settled. Despite XY's initial desire for national political control by making use of the Conservative Party, the failure to take the Conservatives (and their female president) under his wing long enough proved to be the demise of his plans.

XY's desire for a united front was for his own good, and to satisfy his own hunger for power. XX's wish for a united political front was for the good of the community, and to appease the people's hunger for peace and stability.

The Liberals' reputation took a beating as a result of this. Since then, the Liberals and Conservatives have never come close to working together ever again, and the differences are still omnipresent. Never will they be mediated. Never will there be a political monopoly, be it liberal or conservative. Never will the Liberal XY and Conservative XX be seen together again.


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