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Absolute Power Corrupts Absolutely

©Seth F. Weaver, Sr. 02/11/10. This work was inspired by one of my favorite quotes by Nicola Machiavelli from his work “The Prince.” It certainly is a true statement when it come to politicians in America, where campaign promises are discarded for special interests and their own greed and corruption. This picture shows a man with a shattered soul being consumed by the corruption around him. Always trying to grab the big money that is just out of his reach, twisted and distorted by his life, his job, and his hidden agenda for power. He is faceless because this is not the man that he once was, but a shell of a human being thinking only of himself and not the thousands of people who once believed and trusted him who he represents. A Compullage™ creation.

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monique cooper 01 Mar 2010

Oh my favorite saying in color!!!.. Love this.. definitly rocks!!

Artist Reply: Mine too, dear Nikki. I'm so pleased and proud that you liked this work.

Renata Cavanaugh 22 Feb 2010

Wonderful!

Artist Reply: Always appreciated dear Renata.

Barry Huyett 20 Feb 2010

great colors!!

Artist Reply: Always appreciated Barry.

Jan van Baarle 19 Feb 2010

Very well done.

Artist Reply: Much appreciated Jan.

Emily Reed 19 Feb 2010

WOW, SETH, GREAT ARTISTIC COMMENT!

Artist Reply: Always appreciated Emily!

Stefani Wehner 19 Feb 2010

Fascinating image and true words!

Artist Reply: Thank you so much Stefani.

Vanessa Holmstrand 18 Feb 2010

Electric colors, Dad. Great job.

Artist Reply: Thank you my darling daughter for your comment. Hug and kiss Gracie for me.

Robin Foss 18 Feb 2010

Very well done.

Artist Reply: Always appreciated Robin.

jamie winter 18 Feb 2010

awesome work Seth. wonderful message too~

Artist Reply: Precious Jamie thank you so much for your always appreciated comments.

ruth sears 18 Feb 2010

you have a wonderful message here as well as an inspiring digital work,most excellent.

Artist Reply: Always appreciated dear Ruth.

Anneke Hut 18 Feb 2010

Yes, very true! And beautifully rendered, Seth!

Artist Reply: Thank you so much dear Anneke. I'm pleased you liked this work.

Maria Anna Machado 18 Feb 2010

FANTASTIC...

Artist Reply: Much appreciated Maria Anna.

Armando Salas 18 Feb 2010

I totally agree, Seth. I fight every day against our Government through my editorial daily strips because the Prime Minister and his colleagues are leading our country to an abyss made of corruption, abortion, powerty... No moral values here. Only money, only absolute power.

Artist Reply: Armando, I'm a cartoonist but not your calibre my friend, I did cartoons in college, and for assorted small newspapers. I don't know why the public can't see this, maybe they do and simply have no way to express themselves. Thanks my friend for your awesome comment. Please check out my "Stupid Things, Politicians Say #1,#2,#3" in my portfolio.