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Old 04-03-2024, 10:05 AM   #3020
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Originally Posted by Cappy View Post
My issue is the people willing to take these positions merely as a stepping stone to greater profits down the road. Business contacts, board seats, lobbying jobs etc.

I have an acquaintance working a 80k per year job corporate job, but also higher up in a political party. Chose the right candidate to follow and became a higher up in the Premiers office. After leaving politics, is now making $250k+ as a lobbyist.

#### those people.
So...the real money is not in being a politician, it's being a politician's lackey and then have perceived access to power.
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