Power corrupts - TOTAL power corrupts totally.

[Jeffersons Ghost]

That's what is wrong with the direction America is heading at break-neck speed. I, like most of you, am powerless to do anything about those in power, who are destroying the things that REALLY matter to true Americans - like the economy on main street and the freedoms many have died to protect in numerous wars over the years.

[SharonAnn]

1. Lord Acton's statement about the doctrin of "papal infallibility" in the 1800's.

[Lorien]

2. Or things like the PLANET that we call home

living may not mean that much to some people, but others are kind of fond of it.

[The Backlash Cometh]

3. Trickle down corruption.

[Initech]

4. In America, first you get the money, then you get the power, then you get the women.

The people in power must be taking their cues from Tony Montana.