In my younger years, I was always aware there were a certain number of corrupt politicians. What I've only realized lately is that corruption is endemic to politics, and while there are a few good eggs here and there, most of them and most definitely those who have been in office more than a couple of terms have "learned the ropes" so to speak, and have ultimately succumbed to the corruption that surrounds them.
That is exactly why we need a very small and limited government. Fewer people to corrupt and less money in play. Also far less power for those involved.
Remember Crooked Hillary's slogan when she ran for president..."Stronger Together." That applied to the ruling class of course, but she might also have said "Richer Together."
Yup, and the Bush's too — it's truly a heart-warmingly bipartisan grift.
Yes. Hard not to feel downtrodden. They’re all so corrupt. It’s what Jeff said weeks ago. There’s not going to be any Superman.
In my younger years, I was always aware there were a certain number of corrupt politicians. What I've only realized lately is that corruption is endemic to politics, and while there are a few good eggs here and there, most of them and most definitely those who have been in office more than a couple of terms have "learned the ropes" so to speak, and have ultimately succumbed to the corruption that surrounds them.
That is exactly why we need a very small and limited government. Fewer people to corrupt and less money in play. Also far less power for those involved.
'power corrupts; absolute power corrupts absolutely'
as a person's power increases, their moral sense diminishes
Remember Crooked Hillary's slogan when she ran for president..."Stronger Together." That applied to the ruling class of course, but she might also have said "Richer Together."