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[pyrephox]

Congressman Pleads Guilty to Taking Bribes

See, here's the thing I don't get. I've never really understood taking bribes. I mean, yes, if you're being paid crap, it would be tempting. But this is obviously a wealthy man, who likely hasn't wanted for just about anything of neccessity for decades. He has power and influence, and can buy his own damn vacations and antiques. So why on earth would you take a bribe? Even if someone offered you ten million dollars, for instance, if you had a million in the bank...where would be the appeal? You'd actually have to work to spend what you already have...why break the law in order to get more?

I don't get it. Why take that kind of risk for wealth you don't need?

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[cpip.livejournal.com]

Because it's not about the wealth. It's about the power. It's about what will they sacrifice to sway you? What value does the supplicant place on your ability?

[pyrephox.livejournal.com]

Huh.

Okay, that makes more sense.


(As a nonsensical aside: BY THE FLAMING HAM OF ODIN, NO!)

[amethystjade.livejournal.com]

Odin has ham? And he's been holding out on me??

One eyed bitch.

[pyrephox.livejournal.com]

Of course Odin has ham! And he keeps his ham close, since he's only got one eye to watch over it.

Temper, temper, my dear! Don't get mad...put lots of itching powder in his underwear.

[amethystjade.livejournal.com]

Obviously he wasn't watching it very hard, if it's flaming. Time to bank the fire!

Hmmmph. I will train the ravens to do fun tricks, like hat stealing!

[the-fool76.livejournal.com]

I think I'll pass on the leftover stuffing.

[pyrephox.livejournal.com]

Mwuahahaha!

*gives you the point*

[amethystjade.livejournal.com]

Ugh.