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it's the long game for a big cushy job down the line
This. It’s a ticket to the board of several international corporations, with all the perks and frills, plus invites to events, holidays, paid speaking engagements… And if it’s not for them it’s for their children or siblings or spouse.
Only the truly foolish politicians take actual money while in office.
Eseman
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I wonder if the low prices make it more mentally justifiable, or if it's the long game for a big cushy job down the line?