There's sooooo much pork in politics. And so much of it is just politicians padding someone's pocket. Like the national helium reserve. Or voting for $50 million for each party's convention for security. The parties aren't even a part of the federal government. They have their own money. Why can't they spend money on their own security?
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If ye love wealth better than liberty, the tranquility of servitude than the animated contest of freedom, go from us in peace. May your chains sit lightly upon you, and may posterity forget that you were our countrymen! - Samuel Adams