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Irony of 'prayerful', cushioned and greedy leaders rocking the masses

The powerful depict a domesticated God who is at peace with their ways. [iStockphoto]

High on power, our political leaders are in a world of their own. What keeps them awake at night is not compassion for the people but possibilities of cash-making schemes.

They must make money! There is an unwritten rule that you cannot be in power and remain simple. Power is about grandness.

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