Of course some are thieves and some take advantage of their position to enhance their financial position. Most take bribes, a few directly but mostly via the "party", to ensure that certain corporate interests can have their greasy way with the public finances. I imagine several have used prostitutes or taken part in the sort of sexual shennanigans that public frown upon.

But swear ? Oh, no, no, no. We're gentlemen

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