Inertia helps the elderly appear normal when dementia starts to hit. It’s part of the reason why the beginning of dementia goes unnoticed. Even if family notices “something isn’t right”, dementia may not be evident because they’re doing their usual daily routine.
More easily to control a bunch of senile old farts than with a younger politician who might have an actual conscience
Old politicians don’t care about the future because their time in this life is limited. A younger politician is more liable to be aware of their actions because they know that whatever they are participating in will affect their lives in a few decades.
Are all these old US politicians hanging around for the healthcare plan? Can’t be any other motivation to spend time in the cesspit.
And the bribe money. :)
Don’t underestimate the power of inertia.
Inertia helps the elderly appear normal when dementia starts to hit. It’s part of the reason why the beginning of dementia goes unnoticed. Even if family notices “something isn’t right”, dementia may not be evident because they’re doing their usual daily routine.
More easily to control a bunch of senile old farts than with a younger politician who might have an actual conscience
Old politicians don’t care about the future because their time in this life is limited. A younger politician is more liable to be aware of their actions because they know that whatever they are participating in will affect their lives in a few decades.
I assume they are “in too deep” and probably can’t voluntarily leave. They have favors to repay