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