> I can imagine that the intelligence agencies in particular are frustrated to the max by watching politicians colluding with foreign nations to screw over the USA. Agreed with everything aside from that. > What did they dedicate their careers to? A paycheck, baby! Lifetime security. The Ultimate Golden Parachute. Why else? Access to cool tech. Secrets. Money. That's about it. I'm sure one might join with delusions of Patriotism initially. The diversity hires I've known did it for the $ and future career opportunities when they bailed ship. Then you see the corruption at every level and realize you're just there to act as a cog in the machine, that the Few rule the Masses, and you stop giving a fuck and just Obey like a Good Goy, take your pay check, have a family, and retire. > If we had a screening process like that before someone could run for office, we wouldn't be in this mess. Sure we would. Being a Jew and a Politician is legal! Why? I don't know, but it is.