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CMCM's avatar

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.

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RunningLogic's avatar

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.

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Truthseeker's avatar

'power corrupts; absolute power corrupts absolutely'

as a person's power increases, their moral sense diminishes

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