[MIA_eccl1212]

we have to remember these people are not like the average american.

We might have a few unpaid parking tickets, or perhaps dui that we should have deserved but did not get... some may have spent time in prison, and paid their dues... or some may feel they have NOT paid their dues... but would rather never break the law, God or man’s again.

But THESE political creatures we have, got into power BECAUSE they are mostly blackmailable criminals... if they were not, they would have been blocked at the party level by either party.

Virtually no one gets in without bringing with them sufficient baggage to be black mailed and threatened with. That is the RULE of the powers that be... not the exception.

I make no excuse for them... but they are frequently manipulated by their demons: threats to and about wife, children, mistresses, children out of wedlock, drug abuse, orgiastic behaviors, relatives in jail, addictions, pornography addiction, prostitution, mistresses, children out of wedlock, murder, child abuse that is sexual, pedophilia of little boys, rape, drug deals, foreign hit jobs, treason, under the table deals, support of organized crime, human trafficking... and on and on.

Those are resume enhancers because they allow the powers that be to control EVERY aspect they desire of their puppets at the proper time of their choosing. An adjustment here, a deal there, a closed eye and a turned head... on demand at EVERY level of government and all branches thereof.

This is why we see behaviors by people that are irrational and unexplained.

I don’t think anyone currently IN the system, can be trusted due to the docia that the powers that be have against them. Threats to loved ones and constituencies are part of the mix.

Take a look at one that comes to mind: Denny Hastert, John Edwards, Lindsay Graham for heavens sake... Whenever we see someone doing something so patently suicidal.. think of the potential black mail and strings of corruption that are binding the whole damned thing.

I make no excuse for Ryan. but I firmly believe that some of the actions we see in our politicians today are not the free choices of the individuals in question. And yes, that includes some of trump’s competitors in the primary.

This election has been dirty, and is going to get a whole dirtier before its over with. It will likely get bloody. Even good men and women who we respect are going to act out... and do evil. Perilous times have come. It is no mistake that the uni-party has stated unequivocally and in no uncertain terms that Donald Trump will NOT be the candidate. They intend to mis behave and crush the American spirit with their wicked refusal to obey the will of the people, by the people and for the people...

I hate what Ryan is doing. I don’t think this is his ambition talking... I think it is that they have him by the short hairs.

They intend to force their will on us, or burn the whole country down to stop America from ever rising again...

Pray for our leaders to be set free from the chains of their political and other sins... fess up, face the music and walk away... before it’s to late for all of us.

Ryan should resign for health reasons... mental health reasons if for none other.

through the prism of blackmail and political threatening of life, limb, property, love and family.... their behaviors make a whole helluva lot of sense.

[oprahstheantichrist]

"I hate what Ryan is doing. I don’t think this is his ambition talking... I think it is that they have him by the short hairs.

They intend to force their will on us, or burn the whole country down to stop America from ever rising again...

Pray for our leaders to be set free from the chains of their political and other sins... fess up, face the music and walk away... before it’s to late for all of us."

Wow, post of the day. Maybe the year.

[Thumper1960]

I tend to believe that the leadership is evil, self serving and pompous.

They could be subject to blackmails, but I doubt it. Dirty KNOWN politicians have been with us since the fetid profession began. Some, like the Kennedys, the Byrds and Clintons wear/wore their evil with pride.

[unixfox]

Virtually no one gets in without bringing with them sufficient baggage to be black mailed and threatened with.

Most have probably committed a felony to get where they are.

[ch25061]

You nailed it! Of course this corrupt system is strung together by the carrots of bribes and the sticks of exposure. The only way to stop the incentives for criminals to become our “representatives is to make it nearly impossible for them to benefit from influence-peddling.
If that means they have to take vows of poverty like priests but that are strictly enforced electronically by the NSA total surveillance grid....so be it.

[baltimorepoet]

But THESE political creatures we have, got into power BECAUSE they are mostly blackmailable criminals... if they were not, they would have been blocked at the party level by either party. Virtually no one gets in without bringing with them sufficient baggage to be black mailed and threatened with. That is the RULE of the powers that be... not the exception. I make no excuse for them... but they are frequently manipulated by their demons: threats to and about wife, children, mistresses, children out of wedlock, drug abuse, orgiastic behaviors, relatives in jail, addictions, pornography addiction, prostitution, mistresses, children out of wedlock, murder, child abuse that is sexual, pedophilia of little boys, rape, drug deals, foreign hit jobs, treason, under the table deals, support of organized crime, human trafficking... and on and on. I don’t think anyone currently IN the system, can be trusted due to the docia that the powers that be have against them. Threats to loved ones and constituencies are part of the mix.

You may have a point.