1.   At one time or another, they all play the same cynical game, usually for chump change.

2.   But politics has become a cynical game, without drama or consequence, and most people have sunk into apathy.

3.   Conversely, the advances made over the past several years will be undermined if Democrats continue to play cynical ethnic games, especially during a time of economic hardship.

4.   Everything that angers them -- the gridlock, special interest clout, playing cynical political games -- will get worse under Republican control.

5.   Many of the recovering addicts say the welfare revisions feel like just a different cynical game.

6.   Peruvians yearning for the rule of law see Uncle Sam playing a familiar cynical game above their heads.