Why I hate politics (and politicians)

I've always felt that politicians in Washington are greasy liars. At least here in Chicago, its very clear that all the politicians are crooks - they barely attempt to conceal it. But in Washington, the level of prevarication and mendacity generates a murky fog in which the politicians attempt to hide their true nature. But now two university reasearchers have at least partially swept aside the fog and outed the liars in Washington. We should pay these guys to do this full-time. Can you say report card?