[Polybius]

I am weary of politicians who are so enamored with their positions that they will compromise any principle to stay in office.

I am amused that some people are actually shocked that politicians will act like politicians.

[John Leland 1789]

“I am amused that some people are actually shocked that politicians will act like politicians.”

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Speaking out against their abuses is not the same as being shocked at their behavior. You can have a ‘just live with it’ attitude if you like.

The man who made the statement you quoted didn’t try to protect his position in office by compromising his principles, so he is qualified to make the statement.