[The Vast Right Wing]

Well, they have a good salary and if they save and invest wisely they can retire with a few million. However, for the most part they all get lots and lots of perq's. I am trying to buy a new house. In the development where I want to buy they are reserving the best lot for a "VIP" which I have learned is the son of a local politician. I doubt they guy will get the house for any less than you or I, but because it is the best lot it will have a much higher resale value. This is just a simple example, but it must go on all the time. The reality is in this world, who you know is very important. Everyone plays "you scratch my back and I'll scratch yours" it is human nature. The difference is in who you meet and get to become friends with. For politicians it is more often than not wealthy people that are looking for influence. It has been this way since time immemorial and will always be this way.

[Snardius]

It has been this way since time immemorial and will always be this way.

That alone doesn't make it right...

[#3Fan]

Well, they have a good salary and if they save and invest wisely they can retire with a few million. However, for the most part they all get lots and lots of perq's. I am trying to buy a new house. In the development where I want to buy they are reserving the best lot for a "VIP" which I have learned is the son of a local politician. I doubt they guy will get the house for any less than you or I, but because it is the best lot it will have a much higher resale value. This is just a simple example, but it must go on all the time. The reality is in this world, who you know is very important. Everyone plays "you scratch my back and I'll scratch yours" it is human nature. The difference is in who you meet and get to become friends with. For politicians it is more often than not wealthy people that are looking for influence. It has been this way since time immemorial and will always be this way.

Most of my friends are blue collar conservative NASCAR fans types. So where am I in this game?

Darn. Oh well, life is short anyway. :^)