[PogySailor]

They know that dispite all the flak they take, in the end they still have power and access. And get gobs and gobs of taxpayer money sent their way.

[eclecticEel]

Rather they know that at the end of the day they'll still have power and access provided they cultivate the right political connections. Those who ingratiate themselves with the right set of people will do well for themselves, those who fail to do so will be crushed.