[parineum]

> She couldn’t understand when I said that would take all the pleasure out of it, because talking to people would become transactional rather than joyous.

It doesn't have to and I suspect that's why your colleague suggested it. Politicians act that way because that's what people want except they don't want someone who is acting.

You have what politicians pretend to have because it makes people like them.

You might be a terrible politician for other reasons but I don't think what you've said is true.

[hluska]

Hey bud, with all due respect, you’re arguing against who someone believes they are.

[saaaaaam]

Hold on… what do I believe I am?!