Postcards: What About Bob?

I don't understand how the people of New Jersey reelect people like Bob Menendez. But I don't understand much these days.

Dear Fellow Expat,

This…

“My name is Bob. I engaged in corruption for the duration of my political career.

I took money from people who used my power to help them make money.

I was wrong. I should not have done this…

Power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely. I was tempted by money and power. If you were in my position, would you do the same?

I was wrong… I’m very sorry. I should not have engaged in this behavior.

The American people deserve better.

I’m sorry, and I will take the punishment handed down to me from a jury.”

If Senator Bob Menendez read that statement tomorrow, I’d forgive him.

No one else ever admits guilt, which is why honesty deserves mercy.

Why? Because it’s so damn rare these days.

I get it.

He’s an idiot… and corrupt to the core.

But forgiveness is earned.

Sadly, Bob is going in the other direction.

He’s telling people to look the other way…

Menendez claims that he keeps cash in envelopes with the DNA of the people who allegedly bribed him because his family lived …