Politics is the conduct of public affairs for private advantage.

PANDEMONIUM, n. Literally, the Place of All the Demons. Most of them have escaped into politics and finance, and the place is now used as a lecture hall by the Audible Reformer. When disturbed by his voice the ancient echoes clamor appropriate responses most gratifying to his pride of distinction.

PRESBYTERIAN, n. One who holds the conviction that the government authorities of the Church should be called presbyters.

Consul - in American politics, a person who having failed to secure an office from the people is given one by the Administration on condition that he leave the country.

ARENA, n. In politics, an imaginary rat-pit in which the statesman wrestles with his record.

MUGWUMP, n. In politics one afflicted with self-respect and addicted to the vice of independence. A term of contempt.