Few men, even of the greatest and highest virtue and principle can easily turn their heads from the lure of gold and subsequent power. IMHO, it takes an even greater man to stand firm and staunch against the vagaries of self interest and promotion. Heck, we have a generation of elected government officials who seem to believe that it is all about them and their political careers rather than "we the people." And their narvana, or the nectar they seek, is our hard earned tax money.
Politics offers ample opportunity for men and women to faithfully and honorably serve their oath of office or to faithfully serve their own ambitions.
Both political parties and their elected officials suffer from men and women who would do anything to serve their own ambitions. Hence, we see no overwhelming desire on their part to enact term limits on themselves.
More interesting to me is to see these characters accumulate vast amounts of wealth, perks, influence, prestige and an overriding sense of self-indulgence and self-importance which would have our Founding Fathers rolling in their graves to see what has become of their plans for our young Republic's continued success. Do we ever hear them complain about their medical plans, or their pension plans that we pay for? No way. Do we ever see any action on their part for responsibility and accountability? Does anyone in government ever get the boot, or the pink slip?
Sadly, for our Constitution and the memory of our Founding Fathers for their constant wariness and vivid warnings to us as mere citizens towards those who reach powerful positions in government, these Congress dudes have seemingly made career preservation their primary oath of office.
But...how to change the system???
Except by voting with our hearts and our souls....
redrock
p.s. Really nice to 'see' ya!!!!!