The "they're all the same" mentality rewards the worst politicians who lie a lot compared with ones who are mostly trying to do the right thing, and perhaps get

The "they're all the same" mentality rewards the worst politicians who lie a lot compared with ones who are mostly trying to do the right thing, and perhaps get a bit over-optimistic or something at times. I lived in Italy for a number of years, and the cynicism there about politicians was something I really disliked. It makes you look like you're wise and "in the know", but it sets the bar really low for a job that's pretty important to get right, and where we ought to expect better.