11-11-2016, 04:08 AM
(10-14-2016, 12:59 PM)Belsnickel Wrote: People who go into Washington all dead set on being the anti-politician will either go into the fold or be chewed up and spit out.
That's because the system is rigged due to lack of term limits. It's very difficult, especially in the House, to come in as a junior Rep and not play ball. You aren't given any real power or influence until you've demonstrated you're a team player.
The career politicians are the gatekeepers, and almost by definition they care more about re-election and getting their party control.
You come in as a junior Rep to buck the establishment and try to affect change....and the powers-that-be will make sure you don't bring home any pork, wins or accomplishments...and then throw their support behind someone to unseat you in the next election.
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