[Zigurd]

Not only that, but with typical rates of addiction, adultery, domestic violence, pedophilia, drunk-driving, tax cheating, etc. there is huge potential to build a "caucus of the compromised." Perhaps enough to swing any vote that needs swinging.

[dllthomas]

"caucus of the compromised"

Nice turn of phrase - some googling suggests it's original?

[Zigurd]

I'll take credit for it if it is in fact original. It did just pop out while writing this.