Elections, elections, elections. There’s always an election going on somewhere.
With the media hype and political spin put on politicians, we’re encouraged to see them as saviors and trustees of our heritage. There’s a such a gravitas surrounding presidents and prime ministers that it’s important to remember that they’re still just humans, and subject to a lot of the same foibles as we are. But where do we draw the line? This old article by the BBC’s Nick Assinder exposes some disquieting beliefs and habits of former politicians and their spouses.
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