The problem is the US Senate. It seems that a pol has to have demonstrated the strong potential to be corrupted before the ptb even let them be serious contenders. And if someone slips by, the DC fog quickly envelops them.
The Senate of ancient Rome would be an improvement over the guys and gals we have.
And you know what’s funny, the whole concept of the Senator and Congressman started as mere messenger boys so farmers didn’t have to leave their crops to make their voices heard: They instead sent reps. So basically what we have here today are messenger boys who decided to make themselves King instead of the people who hired them in the first place. And not only that, these messenger boys have decided that they are above the law and can do anything they want. I will NEVER in my life ever call ANY politician including the President “Sir” for the simple fact it puts the people in a subservient position to the employee. THEY should call us “Sir” or “Madame”. When I call my Senator I want him referring to ME as Sir. People forget that so much today, WE the people are the boss, WE are the Kings NOT these freakin’ PUBLIC SERVANTS! Harry Reid is a lowly public servant and he should be FIRED and replaced with another messenger boy.