Tag: power corrupts absolute power corrupts absolutely
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Transparency
WotD: Transparency Transparency is a crucial aspect of political decision-making. It refers to the openness, clarity, and honesty with which decisions are made and communicated to the public. In simpler terms, transparency means the decision-making process is clear and understandable to everyone involved. The importance of transparency in political decision-making cannot be overstated. It is…
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Power corrupts absolute power corrupts absolutely
Idiom: Power corrupts, absolute power corrupts absolutely Power corrupts, absolute power corrupts absolutely. Oh boy, if Lord Acton only knew just how right he was more than 100 years ago. I wish he could explain why every person – man, woman, or child – who has absolute power eventually becomes so corrupted. It’s one of…
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Go to your head
Phrase: Go to your head It’s a Saturday during the dog days of summer. You may feel like imbibing a few wobbly pops this evening, but don’t let them go to your head. That, ladies and gentlemen, is our phrase for today. Like most phrases in English, go to your head has more than one…
