[BereanBrain]

this is why “professional” politicians should be banned.

People should run for office.

[Huck]

The Oval Office is not for rookies. And anyway, politics is a racket. The sooner you accept that, the easier it will be. As someone once said, it ain't tiddlywinks.

I accept a little bit of slime and corruption as the cost of business. Palms get greased. Deals get made. That's life. You've got to weigh things realistically, imo. What you are basically asking for is an ethical racket. Ain't no such thing.

I'm not asking for perfection. I'm not looking for angels. Pretty much everyone dabbles in taking perks when they find them. I'm just asking for someone who is professional enough to keep it within reason, and manage things well.

[indianrightwinger]

You mean like community organizers?