In response to one word prompt : Paragon
I do not think politicians and lobbyists are paragons of honesty. They are only interested about themselves and care for no one else.
There was a time the people elected for government service had to be honest and hardworking for the good of their community. If they were found dishonest, they were removed immediately.
In our modern world, it seems honesty is not the best policy. We live in a complicated and selfish world where might is right is the motto. As such there is no such thing as an ideal government or a society.
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