All Politicians Are the Same. It Doesn't Matter Who You Vote For

The idea that all politicians are equal and voting is irrelevant is a cynical view that discourages participation.

## The Temptation of Detachment

There are times when one looks at the political landscape and feels a weariness that pulls them back. It seems like, no matter who wins, things don't change much. Or they do change, but not in the way one expects. This feeling—that ultimately everyone ends up doing more or less the same thing—is a classic one. And when someone involved holds public office, it gains more weight. The **Vox** councilor at the **Castellón** City Council, **Antonio Ortolá**, has shared a post that points precisely in this direction. It's not like he’s the first or will be the last to express such a sentiment, but when it comes from someone inside the game, it draws attention.

## What Lies Behind That Feeling?

The post **Ortolá** shared, and which he found worthy of dissemination, essentially states that voting is almost a waste of time. The underlying idea is that the political machine, once running, continues on its course regardless of who is in charge. One could argue that there are inertias, vested interests, and bureaucracy that, in many cases, limit the ability of elected officials to maneuver. Added to this is the constant negotiation and pact-making, which often dilute bold electoral promises.

## A Look at the Landscape

This view, although it may seem pessimistic, is not new. It draws from years of disappointments, broken promises, and scandals that affect all parties equally. Politics, viewed from the outside, can seem like a circus where the same actors change costumes but not the play. The danger of these ideas is that they peine deeply and can lead to electoral apathy. If people think their vote doesn't count, participation drops. And a democracy with low participation is a weakened democracy.