71. Both originally hail from the oil state of Tamaulipas, where drugs, corruption and hostility to reform are embedded in the political culture. 72. But both states have lively political cultures, and their voters have shown themselves to be attentive listeners with good questions for the candidates. 73. But dynastic rule at the top, while spawning corruption, has never stunted the development of a vibrant political culture. 74. But alas, it has to be said that each of them has impoverished our precious political culture. 75. But for all the centuries they have lingered here, the Portuguese have left behind no lasting political culture. 76. But it may also blend executive and legislative authority to a degree that is at odds with our history, our constitutional structure and our political culture. 77. But voting systems also need to reflect the political cultures of their countries. 78. Changing the dreadful political culture that encourages candidates to knock their opponents off the ballot in court will take a long time. 79. Civil liberties are not part of the political culture here as in the United States. 80. Coming to Washington from Arkansas, Foster quickly became overwhelmed by the push-me-pull-you political culture. |