[Nifty3929]

Because politicians want power and control over the citizens. They might use it for different things, but power is power.

[Dalewyn]

I'm pretty damn sure you have it backwards. The intelligence crapmunity wants power, and politicians are merely the means to an end.

See what happens when a politician of any stature dares to defy them.

[greenavocado]

Chuck Schumer: "Six ways from Sunday"