Politics (n.) is a strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. The conduct of public affairs for private advantage.
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Politics (n.) is impossible to adopt as a profession and remain honest.
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Politics (n.) is a means of livelihood affected by the more degraded portion of our criminal classes.
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Politics (n.) is strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles.
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Politics (n.) is the conduct of public affairs for private advantages.