[D as in David]

Originally Posted by HockeyIlliterate

Agreed.

It has become all too clear that the only principled stand that many politicians are willing to take is to stand for re-election and that they will do and say just about anything to stay in office.

Most don’t care about the country, their constituents, or even their donors. They just care about themselves.

I agree with you but as things currently stand in the U$ political system, I'm not sure it is remotely possible for the truly principled people to attain office nowadays.