No argument here. We are in violent agreement. What can we amend to combat this? Term Limits, taxation and spending. Since our federal government won't reign itself in, before we take up arms, let's try and use our constitution from the state's level to wrestle back some control of our governance.
Undoubtedly, there will ALWAYS be corruption. We can make it harder and less desirable by limiting the terms and getting rid of career politicians (at least in certain offices). What if the Speaker of the House was not based on tenure? What if they didn't have to campaign for 85% of their elected position's term? We might actually get some public servants to represent us.