The more politicians I see speak, the more I am convinced that old saying is true.

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"Where you stand depends on where you sit."

For example, governors (such as Tom Ridge, and prior to '99 George W. Bush) tend to be very moderate in their views and their actions

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[hermine_93]

I thought you were going to mention the one about the diapers.

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The di--? Okay, this one you're gonna have to show me.

[hermine_93]

"Politicians and diapers should be changed often, and for the same reason."
That version was attributed to Twain. I've also heard the sentiment attributed to Mencken.

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Mencken was quoted as saying something similar in The Best and the Brightest. Just remembered that.