I'm not sure about that.
The modern breed of politician is far less intelligent and capable, for sure, but I doubt they're more corrupt than their predecessors. The old politicians had more institutional power to keep scandals secret; they commanded a lot more respect so could get away with a hell of a lot more.
( , Fri 20 Jan 2023, 20:10, Share, Reply)
The modern breed of politician is far less intelligent and capable, for sure, but I doubt they're more corrupt than their predecessors. The old politicians had more institutional power to keep scandals secret; they commanded a lot more respect so could get away with a hell of a lot more.
( , Fri 20 Jan 2023, 20:10, Share, Reply)
I blame PPE
At least Maggie had a proper trade under her belt.
( , Sat 21 Jan 2023, 12:20, Share, Reply)
At least Maggie had a proper trade under her belt.
( , Sat 21 Jan 2023, 12:20, Share, Reply)
There’s probably something in that
If your entire career has been targeted at high office then you’ve not got anything to fall back into.
( , Sat 21 Jan 2023, 12:59, Share, Reply)
If your entire career has been targeted at high office then you’ve not got anything to fall back into.
( , Sat 21 Jan 2023, 12:59, Share, Reply)