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Originally Posted by ratbastid
Your premise, as I understand it, is that there's a double-standard and that Democrats are getting away with something here. I'm saying there's a low standard across the board, and that while it's possible that these Democrats might get away with something, on the whole, Republicans have gotten away with a WHOLE lot more. Especially during their period of congressional domination in the early-to-mid '00s. I'm not tarring the whole party, here; I'm talking about individuals. But I think it's clear the GOP is denser with such individuals than the Democratic party, and I think you'd have a hard time arguing the contrary.
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I am probably too cynical but I bet a deep investigation into our polititians' personal affairs would find that most are guilty of using their influence to enrich themselves, family, friends and/or contributors. I believe it is human nature to take advantage of one's station in life and eventually the sweetheart deals, etc.. become something they feel entitled to. A good place to start would be to compare their (and familiy's) current net worth with before entering office but even that wont take into account money in the freezer, etc..
Most of this stuff is unethical but probably not illegal and too often the ethics committees act like foxes guarding the hen house.