People+using+Politicians

Throughout history we have seen many people use politicians for corrupt means, thus both obtaining personal gain. A great example of a person using a politician is when Boss Tweed used politicians not only to obtain better financial status but to be considered into the ranks of the politcians. He paid alot of politicians so that they would "recommend" him for a political rank. In the late 1860s, William M. Tweed was the New York City's political boss. He embezzled so much money from the U.S government "it wasnt even funny". ("Government Corruption New Articles"). Some recent corrupt individuals are people who helped Senator Dodd undervalue a property he owns in Ireland on his Senate Financial Disclosure forms. Judicial Watch’s complaint forced Dodd to amend the forms. However, press reports suggest the property to this day remains undervalued. Judicial Watch also alleges in the complaint that Dodd obtained a sweetheart deal for the property in exchange for his assistance in obtaining a presidential pardon (during the Clinton administration) and other favors for a long-time friend and business associate. The false financial disclosure forms were part of the cover-up. Dodd remains the head the Senate Banking Committee. There are many examples of people using politicians for personal gain but sadly i cannot talk about all of them. Throughout American history we see that the most corrupt individuals are the ones who have money, and bribe other people to overlook these illegal actions and for the politicials to convince the people that it is not in fact illegal but "intellegent". ("Government")