Is the notion of being a public servant lost on politicians?

by tncdel Posted 2012/08/11 22:44:25

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	YES [tell us why you think so].	28 votes	93%
	NO [explain why you think not].	2 votes	7%

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Ken 2012/08/11 22:46:51

YES [tell us why you think so].

+4
It is a legal way for them to use corruption to become wealthy.
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frank 2012/08/13 18:47:10

YES [tell us why you think so].

The Politician’s have become soo greedy that they have forgotten that they were elected to represent the people who elected them in the first place.

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OPOA912 2012/08/12 20:20:10

YES [tell us why you think so].

Instead of helping the nation, there helping themselves to our money and working to get re-elected. They're not dumb, it's good gig if you can get it. Unfortunately the American people have gotten fed up with all the DC crap, and I know we ready for some real change!

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Racefish 2012/08/12 14:24:07

YES [tell us why you think so].

They think they're royalty. Term limits please.

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Cat 2012/08/12 09:02:47

YES [tell us why you think so].

Instead of out representatives they think they are our overlords or our commissars.
Proven by statements like: "you'll have to pass the bill before you get to see what is in it"..

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Phil 2012/08/12 06:00:10

YES [tell us why you think so].

People become politician for ego,wealth and power. And the tiny percentage of those who do it to serve the public good are the one's you never hear of or hold much influence.

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Don Leuty 2012/08/12 05:40:38

YES [tell us why you think so].

They are more interested in celebrity than service.

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mrdog 2012/08/12 05:14:44

NO [explain why you think not].

November 7 morning will reveal my answer to be correct...adults will vote for real
deal change...not smoke and mirrors....bark

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Pedalpusher 2012/08/12 04:22:30

YES [tell us why you think so].

The only ones they are serving is themselves and sometimes their states if there's enough of an incentive to do so!

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kobidobidog 2012/08/12 03:26:29 (edited)

YES [tell us why you think so].

Jesus is the servant of all servants. Religion does not want us to know that. That is why they perverted scripture to divert our mind away from that calling the word servant slave. Devious of them isn't it? KJV has it right. A servant does not war against anyone. A servant will not call for sanctions on anyone, but the accusing condemning dividing ,persevering jailing devious abominable perverted defiled blaspheming devil will with hateful relish looking good with spit, and shine with a good speech to tickle thee ears of the hearers corrupting the hearts of many to think that what he says is very good.

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Evan 2012/08/12 03:13:21

YES [tell us why you think so].

The only lives most of them want to improve is their own. There are so many financial and other perks, and opportunities that continue for their lifetime. Seeking the public good, upholding the Constitution of the U.S., and promoting America around the world? Nah.

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keeper 2012/08/12 02:32:06

YES [tell us why you think so].

Politicians are worthless leeches!!

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Sophie 2012/08/12 02:05:32

YES [tell us why you think so].

+1
Completely. Just look at them and their actions or lack thereof.

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Gordon 2012/08/12 01:56:31

YES [tell us why you think so].

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Great American statemen like George Washington, Thomas Jefferson & Patrick Henry thought of themselves as being public servants. Today's politicians view tax payers as being their mere subjects. That has been the case for over 40 years.

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Bob DiN 2012/08/12 00:59:24

YES [tell us why you think so].

+2
They this they are Gods.

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Dale 2012/08/12 00:52:37

YES [tell us why you think so].

+3
HERE'S MY TAKE ON POLITICIANS, FOR WHATEVER IT IS WORTH.

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Duke----The Non Racist, Fun... 2012/08/12 00:16:50

YES [tell us why you think so].

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They haven't been our public servants for many decades now, but rather our paid extortioners and embezzler, which we the people never seem to have the real guts to do anything about

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Classical Liberal 2012/08/11 22:58:19

YES [tell us why you think so].

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have you looked around lately? I don't need to explain why I think so, those crooks in D.C. do.

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johnc 2012/08/11 22:52:43 (edited)

YES [tell us why you think so].

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pbulc servant has become public sponge.

NOBAMA 2012

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beachbum 2012/08/11 22:50:38

YES [tell us why you think so].

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So is the notion of being an actual statesman..........no explanation needed - their actions are evidence.

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rocat 2012/08/11 22:47:07

YES [tell us why you think so].

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why...is pretty obvious-

serving mammon-

wonder when the use of the word politician...
became the norm???

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Ken 2012/08/11 22:46:51

YES [tell us why you think so].

+4
It is a legal way for them to use corruption to become wealthy.

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johnc to Ken 2012/08/11 22:54:26

+3
politicians do exempt themselves from the rules, regulations and laws they pass

Term limits, end to perks, and subject to the laws rules and regulations they pass would be a great start.

NOBAMA 2012

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