> Well, not so much 'Political' (otherwise, I would've said 'Democratic' mind) as it is > Social.
Politic: 2. contrived in a shrewd and practical way; expedient: a politic reply.
1375-1425; late Middle English politik < Middle French politique < Latin polīticus < Greek polītikós civic, equivalent to polī́t (ēs) citizen (see polity ) + -ikos -ic
We tend to not normally mean that in common usage of "political," but it really doesn't mean "dealing with the government." The governmental sense evolved from the original. We still use "polite," but other forms are dying out.
Rolling Stones: "Use all your well-learned politesse..." [manners]
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This dude is in a serious no win situation.
