...because most of society is superficial. Politicians reflect what the majority want to see. Nobody cares about sincerity or integrity. Ethical conduct is laughable. People who dare to care are considered to be fools or naive at best. To speak about justice or fairness or equal opportunity does not instill confidence.

In a world where most people feel powerless, they will usually align themselves with the bully just to be on the safe side. We therefore get the same old shit and it just keeps getting deeper.

I'd actually welcome a politician with scruples but then where would the money come from? The only way to keep our politicians honest is to bring the large corporations to their knees. The only way to do that is through boycotts and general strikes. Then again, maybe we should look at the way campaigns are financed and change the rules.