Why does America have so many politicians that become wealthier after-office than they were before-office?

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[–]Papitas 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (2 children)

Well, at least they make money while kinda activating economy.

In my country (Mexico) they just steal the public budget money right away.

[–]typhoon 3 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 0 fun4 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

They do that here too. Most don't get caught.

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The lavish lifestyle of the west is simply a glass house to point at so that they and say "See! Aren't we just so grand at this? Vote Donkey, or Elephant....doesn't mean a thing to us!"