I was still thinking about the reasons senators would find it impossible to act on their conscience when it comes to decisions that might threaten their chances of reelection, and I just thought, well, the job should have less perks, be less of an ego trip, more of a sacrifice, like the armed services. The operative word being service.<a rel="payment" href="https://www.carytennis.com/donate/">Support the show</a>

I was still thinking about the reasons senators would find it impossible to act on their conscience when it comes to decisions that might threaten their chances of reelection, and I just thought, well, the job should have less perks, be less of an ego trip, more of a sacrifice, like the armed services. The operative word being service. Support the show

I was still thinking about the reasons senators would find it impossible to act on their conscience when it comes to decisions that might threaten their chances of reelection, and I just thought, well, the job should have less perks, be less of an ego trip, more of a sacrifice, like the armed services. The operative word being&nbsp;service.<a href="https://www.carytennis.com/donate/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Support the show</a>

What is service? Being a senator should be less attractive and more humbling

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What is service? Being a senator should be less attractive and more humbling