It is an axiom of practical politics, that the worst enemies of political decency are the tired reformers — and the worst of the worst are those whose primary thirst to make the corruptible put on incorruption is accompanied by a somewhat sniffish political class consciousness.
And this typically applies in this great nation, never mind we are living in the 21st century. Yes, the 21st century and the highest holders of constitutional offices are busy satisfying their own interests.