“a person who acts in a manipulative and devious way, typically to gain advancement within an organization.”

That is about the most accurate description I’ve heard.  While Mac’s brother Mike was visiting he pointed out this definition. It popped up on a Google search. Like many words, there are multiple ways to use and define terms. Sadly, this is it in a nutshell.

Why can’t politicians simply speak the plain truth without manipulation? It is either because we the people allow it by continuing to vote for the deceivers or we have no other choice. It leaves me to wonder if an honest person could get elected, especially to higher office.

As Plato said: “One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors.” Without further ado here is the video: