[Trailerpark Badass]

In the early 90's I went to a GOP-sponsored meeting of the North Fulton (County, GA) Young Republicans. Expecting discussion of promoting small govt, individual liberty, free markets, I, instead, heard a bunch of gossip about who was interning for whom, which govt/elected officials were seeking other offices, how to get hired, etc.

There was no idealism, no first principles, no passion, whatsoever. It was like a gathering of every Student Council President you've known since Middle School. It was a room of Tracy Flicks's.

I can't prove it, but I swear Riverwood grad, and unelected GA election compromiser, Gabe Sterling, was there.

[cgbg]

In my younger days (decades ago) I was heavily involved in political campaigns, particularly getting relatively unknown candidates started in their careers.

The fund-raising was very depressing. It seemed like a large percentage of the potential donors (and usually the wealthier ones) wanted special treatment for their special interest.

The public interest was the last thing on their minds.

We should not be surprised when the politicians reflect the values of their wealthy donors.