Our politicians stink! Agree or disagree?

It sometimes appears that way but whilst there are some only looking out for their own interests I think most are trying to do what is best for the country.

papaoscar, yours is a sweeping generalisation, but I must admit that even in local government I have met councillors who fit your description. The worst of these has gone on to be a member of parliament. Others, of all parties, have been good, hard-working people who had the interests of their communities at heart. Some MPs are community-minded, with little personal ambition, though these will never reach the top - more's the pity!

I honestly that those at the very top at the moment do their best in extremely difficult circumstances. Let's face it, they want to go down in history in a good way.