I've got to go with Dr. Science here. I used to think they were weak, but you start to see the game when you pay attention to their deeds and not words. There are good ones. Maybe YOU have a good representative. Closer to the grassroots level many of them are acting in good faith, but you don't get promoted to the inner circle unless you eat from the same trough that they all do. Most in the middle are trying to claw their way to the top.

As Carlin said, "It's a big club and you ain't in it."