How to pick our leaders.

I'm thinking that in the world of politics, almost anything goes. Deceit. Lies. Character assassinations. Yes, even murder. It's one big free-for-all. Especially at the top level of politics. Because those at the top often got there because they are ruthless. And really good liars. Bull shooters, so to speak. They are people in love with power. And they love adulation. They experience euphoria at winning an election and getting into a position of power. One might say it's their orgasm. So beautiful. So sweet. I find that if there are any honest politicians, they are at the lower levels. At the local level. Maybe a mayor or city council member or a school board member. But the ones that keep going higher and higher to state and national office -- well, they have to be driven. By ambition. By ego. They have to be willing to play the game of politics. Willing to put on an act. Merely to corral support...and money...and votes. That's the nature of high level politics. I know it's sad. I know that the people who would be our best leaders don't want the job. Because they'd have to play politics. Some day, I'd like to see a nation that finds its leaders from those who refuse to seek the office. --Jim Broede