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I would suspect that people who behave like he does would out-compete people who behave honestly. From a Darwinian perspective, it would seem that the entire po
by willcipriano 4y ago
I would suspect that people who behave like he does would out-compete people who behave honestly. From a Darwinian perspective, it would seem that the entire population of politicians will eventually make this same adaptation or otherwise get voted out.
It's like steroids, once everyone starts using them the honest people are no longer able to qualify.
- pphysch 4y agoYep, it is corruption after all; it spreads by converting or eliminating the non-corrupt. But if Washington were to publicly tackle it, USA would be a less attractive HQ for MNCs.
- somenameforme 4y agoI think this sums it up. Being a politician just fundamentally boils down to one skill - being able to convince the masses that they should vote for you. When we look at desirable characteristics like ethical values or personal integrity, they would likely just be harmful so far as success in this game is concerned.