Proximity to power has an unsurprising ability to mutate a politician's spinal cord into bright yellow jelly.
The quote from Tariq Ali's book "The Obama Syndrome: Surrender at Home, War Abroad" suggests that being close to power can profoundly change a politician's character and values. The metaphor of a politician's spinal cord turning into "bright yellow jelly" implies a loss of integrity and strength, indicating that the allure of political power can lead to moral and ideological compromises. This transformation affects their decision-making and actions, leading them to...