№ 354. Trumping the World

Now, focusing on what we can learn from my theory: What it demonstrates is the idea that people will be moderated by being in power is almost always false. When you are trying to gain power you say things meant to please the people who will decide whether or not you're going to get power. That's your goal. You want to please them in order to gain office and gain power. Once you're in office, that's what you have. You have power. Power is not a moderating force. Power is a liberating force.----Gautam Mukunda