>Unfortunately, I think you've stated the very definition of a politian. You would hope one day it would change, but I doubt it.
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>I don't know if you've ever heard this quote, but I long time ago I read an article about what it takes to become a president. The one thing I remember from the article was a quote from Lyndon Johnson. "I never trust a man unless I have his pecker in my pocket".
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>>Right. I believe these so-called leaders use any topic available to generate controversy and further their careers. But that is true for most other politicians wouldn't you say?

SHOW ME THE MONEY! That's what I say too. Last year Mr. George W. Bush promised a 2 billion (or was it 4B?) reduction in real estate taxes for us Texas residents during his campaign for re-election, and I haven't seen anything yet. Oh, and he aired several campaign ads speaking spanish too!