Quote Originally Posted by cdoan View Post
We calculated that $10 mil would give us financial independence. I do not want to go into politics to enrich my coffer and become corrupted in the process. This great nation has given me so many opportunities to succeed, and I want to preserve it for the next generation. I have 1/5 of the goal and 11 years to go.

Before I decided to leave the Army, I had a talk with my commanding general, whom I regarded as a father figure. He stated that eventhough I had been a good officer, I would help the Army better if I ran for a political office. At that time I had no interest in politics, so I did not think much about it. With recent developments the thought of running for political office has entered my mind. My philosophy is if I see something wrong I need to fix it, not blaming.
Yup. Some get in for "Fame", some for "Power", and most look to profit from their positions.

Only [naive and idealistic] Youths would [still] want to "Change The World" [for the better].

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