[Vermont Lt]

I am saying that the new politicans get paid off in ways other than the bags of money.

Back in the day it was simpler: You wanted access or a favor, you paid. In cash.

Now corruption is dressed up as legitimate business.

[combat_boots]

I’ll bet Pelosi pays interns or associates off by allowing them free rent at one of her empty houses. Other pols have to be doing this, too.

[DiogenesLamp]

I am saying that the new politicans get paid off in ways other than the bags of money.

Such as not getting indicted. Yeah, i've been noticing.

Now corruption is dressed up as legitimate business.

Worse. What used to be regarded as "corruption" is now considered a normal way of doing business.