How cynical are you about politicians?

[not nom]

The best lack all conviction, while the worst are full of passionate intensity.

We hang the petty thieves and appoint the great ones to public office.

is that cynical?

though I don't think all politicians are by definition and necessity scumbags.. that is, I refuse to believe that, because if politicians are automatically assumed to be dishonest and corrupt, why would anyone who isn't corrupt even consider becoming a politician? seems like a self-fulfilling prophecy to me. too much cynicism is nearly as bad as too much naivity IMHO.

 

[9Westy9]

I don't see the point. None of them come through with what they say. Guess that makes them hypocrites.