Loyalty, in politics and beyond, has become the lost virtue

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Loyalty no longer seems to exist simply for its own sake in modern society. It is much less attractive and fashionable than it used to be, and is increasingly the subject of mixed views. People are no longer automatically loyal to their local football team, for example, and employees are careful not to devote their entire loyalty to their employer. It is perhaps understandable that people are not willing to give their unqualified support to a particular cause, but they should not desert a cause at the first sign of disagreement either.

Psychological aspects, Loyalty

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Let him who is without sin cast the first Lewinsky...

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Most ordinary Americans hope that allegations by Monica Lewinsky that she had a sexual relationship with President Bill Clinton will not lead to Clinton leaving office. This is because the US economy is strong, and while it remains strong Americans are prepared to tolerate almost any kind of behaviour by Clinton. Furthermore, ordinary Americans fear independent counsel Kenneth Starr much more than they fear Clinton. They regard Clinton as posing much less of a threat to them than Starr's zealotry.

Clinton, Bill, Public opinion

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Tory antics that redefined the meaning of sleaze

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Political scandals within the UK Conservative party have traditionally been associated with illicit sexual relationships, but in 1996 these scandals became much more serious in nature. It was discovered, for example, that a Conservative MP had accepted money in return for asking certain questions in the House of Commons. This new serious tone in political scandal was set by the Scott report into the arms-for-Iraq affair, which attacked the culture of secrecy which characterises UK politics.

Politicians, Ethical aspects, Political corruption, 1996 AD

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