My guess would be that the political scientist studies the patterns contained within a political spectrum while maintaining a broad view of the overall realm of politics or environment for the general purpose of understanding the various nuances and perhaps to predict outcomes.
The politician, on the other hand, chooses to pursue power within the political arena at various levels and may or may not be concerned with the broader spectrum.
A politician is a parasite, and a political scientist is one who tells the public that the parasite is actually a wonderful clever caring person who will give them something for nothing.
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My guess would be that the political scientist studies the patterns contained within a political spectrum while maintaining a broad view of the overall realm of politics or environment for the general purpose of understanding the various nuances and perhaps to predict outcomes.
The politician, on the other hand, chooses to pursue power within the political arena at various levels and may or may not be concerned with the broader spectrum.
a professor and a statesman.
A politician is a parasite, and a political scientist is one who tells the public that the parasite is actually a wonderful clever caring person who will give them something for nothing.