?Requirements for politician:  Have no conscience in taxing the people, exaggerate your successes, lie about your shortcomings, bs in front of the camera, crocodile smiles and tears, basically just oversell yourself and under perform.  Oh, and prolong any hard decisions that need to be made and leave the mess for the next person to take the blame for doing absolutely nuthin.  Oh, lastly, pat yourself on the back and give yourself a raise......