Abject pessimism and complete cynicism is a terrible refuge.
Let me guess, you’re a fan of that Tea Party champion Rand Paul eh?
Rand Paul couldn’t possibly be a corrupt little weasel from KY could he?
Paul Blocks Fraud Investigation
https://www.conservativereview.com/commentary/2015/04/rand-paul-leads-effort-to-block-senate-fraud-investigation
No, one must never doubt or suspect elected leaders else one finds themselves in a “terrible refuge”.