Sunday, September 28, 2008

John McCain: His ambition corrupts absolutely.

fr: http://community.nytimes.com/article/comments/2008/09/28/opinion/28rich.html?s=2

September 28, 2008 4:17 am
"Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely. Great men are almost always bad men." (Lord Acton - 1887)

In light of McCain's self-centered actions surrounding the bailout last week it's time Lord Acton's dictum was updated.

In McCain's case, perhaps it should read "Power tends to corrupt; the appetite for power corrupts one's honor absolutely. Ambition is no substitute for greatness."

— BeerBellyBuddah, Wpg., Canada

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