The paradox of politics
Weber's discussion about politics brings out a broader paradox of leaders who, after taking leadership, do exactly the opposite of what they are expected to do. According to Weber, leadership is about servanthood. Ironically, instead of democratic politics, leaders practice the politics of force which is ineffective in the long run. Therefore, systematic politics is achieved when efficiency is prioritized to ensure that harmony is achieved to benefit all people.
The satire of competition
The Germans and Poles are among the few global nationalities that should boast more prosperity than any other country. Weber observes that these two nationalities share the same soil, and they have equal chances of achieving prosperity. Satirically, instead of optimizing the available opportunities to increase their wealth, these two nationalities are rivalries because they compete for resources that should be optimized to create wealth. As a result, Germans have used their muscle to occupy the Pole's regions to add prosperity to their territory.
The irony of politicians
According to Weber, being a politician is a calling, and leaders must embrace that they are called to serve others. Ironically, most politicians have chosen vanity instead of fighting for equitable distribution of resources and promoting prosperity for all. Weber notes that politicians want to live lavishly by squandering the resources they are supposed to protect.
