Why do politicians become bullies? Politicians are trusted elected officials who are skillful at managing resources and meeting voter needs and working toward the greater good. However, when placed in an arena of other politicians dedicated to the same mission, resources become scarce, and successes are rare and eked out by others in higher positions of power. Working in an environment where it is not about how trustworthy the politician is or how honest they are or even about being a promise-keeper, politicians begin using other tactics to push their agendas. Politicians become overwhelmed with compassion fatigue and unmet constituent needs that often drive the politician to bully-type behaviors, which may include character assassination, creating communication silos and promoting underground manipulation schemes with peers. The environment where politicians work is toxic and is a perfect example of a system problem where vague rules, unsatisfactory conduct, inequality, bias, and ambiguity drive actions and behaviors that the American public label the Swamp instead of the "rule of the people."
Because the biggest one is a bully, and everyone else is following his lead, and having to protect themselves?
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