I believe there are plenty of good people in politics. But what is good for me may not be good for you. Consider that their constituency keeps most politicians in office. This is why so many politicians waffle on issues and play both sides of the fence. The system is geared so the evil geniuses end up in appointed or permanent positions and remain, while the (relatively) moral and ethical people are retired or ejected. Popular opinion changes by the hour, so what a lawmaker did yesterday may not be OK today. When election day comes, "tree-hugger Jim" gets voted out for the platform he followed during his term. Cuz the forest doesn't need him to save it for a decade or so. Thanks and goodbye, Jim.
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