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Old 30th December 2012, 07:20 PM   #24
SezMe
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Originally Posted by theprestige View Post
Politicians seek office to enjoy the benefits of power.
I'm not quite that cynical. I suspect that most pols get into the game because they want to improve society in a way consistent with their values. Most entryways into politics such as school boards, commissions, etc. don't really give a power seeker much of a thrill. As they climb the ladder, they may find the power trip to be intoxicating with the end result in the quote.
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