I was reflecting today on how nobody in politics has gravity any more. The cartoon-style drawings presented here seem to me to accurately reflect the public perception of those depicted. It seems that we no longer respect those who presume to represent us. Our expectations of the political classes have reached bargain basement levels. And they rarely disappoint. Don't get me wrong - there was always, of course, misbehaviour in politics. But in the good old days they at least resigned when caught with their hand in the cookie jar. Or down somebody's blouse. Nowadays they cling to power with mortifying desperation. Virtually nothing can penetrate the shame-proof bubble which seems to surround them. Of course, there are very few conviction politicians these days - unless you count an unshakable belief that they somehow deserve high office!
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