malversation

malversation

\mal-vur-SAY-shun\ , noun;

1.Misconduct, corruption, or extortion in public office.

 

I like a word that stands the test of time. Whether you're reading this in 2011 or 2096 you will be able to apply this term to one person or another in public office. Lets not waste our energy on the current scandals going on, as there will be new malversations going on within the next few months, and what we think of as shocking now will seem like old hat in a short period of time.

I consider myself a centrist, because both sides of the political aisle are totally insane and I enjoy being in a place where I can make fun of either one of them. What I don't understand is why these elected officials can't keep their pants on during their short period of time in elected office. I can understand a little bribery, greed is a universal characteristic of man directly correlated to his amount of power, but just because you got 52% of the vote doesn't give you a mandate to walk around humping everything that isn't tied down (or things that are tied down, if you're in to that).

A plea to the future elected officials. Lower taxes, fix the potholes, and if you can't keep it in your pants at least keep it off the Internet. 

God Bless America.