There are only 2 reasons why I think people are so vehemently opposed to brining a new breath of fresh air to Pakistani politics …
a) They have tied themselves into an irrational bond to the political party of their choice - like supporting a football team
b) They have vested interests in their affiliation and want to gain monetarily from the position of their support
The third possibility does not exist - which is to choose to remain in the older parties for the greater good … this is just an oxymoron. I hope people who are in group a) snap out of their rut and realise that a change is for the better. As for the people in b) I have nothing to say to them.
Re: Irrational Clinging to Political Ideals or Vested Interests?
a) They have tied themselves into an irrational bond to the political party of their choice - like supporting a football team
This is indeed a grave issue. If you ask a voter why have you voted for this party? The reply will be as unconvincing as that his forefathers had been doing the same. It could be safely said that once we establish an association with a party, we close our observation window and give them a blank cheque. How on earth it could be possible that a political party could be flawless?