Democrats Accept Bribes. Republicans Want Their Share.

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/12/20/nelson-accused-selling-vote-health-nebraska-pay/
Nelson Accused of Selling Vote on Health Bill for Nebraska Pay-Off

News stories like this are difficult to read without falling down laughing.

This particular story claims that one Democrat accepted a bribe to vote for the Health Care Deform Bill. They are talking like this is a bad thing. They are talking like they are offended by this. They are talking like no politician ever accepted a bribe.

What makes this so amusing, is that it is difficult to find a politician who hasn't accepted a bribe. In fact, I think it is safe to say that most politicians run for office on the assumption that they will be able to augment their earnings by accepting bribes and acting against the interests of the voters who elected them.

Keep in mind, that as a citizen, it is a crime to sell your vote.

However, it is not a crime for a politician who has been elected to tell the voters, screw you, I don't believe anything I said to get elected and I will work vigorously to oppose all ideals I previously claimed to support.

We have the best politicians money can buy. Unfortunately, the American public is not as organized as the special interest groups, so they can't afford to buy a politician to represent them.

How can you tell when you see honest politician? They stay bought!

How can you tell when a politician lies? The lips move!