Comstocking

[Justin Bieber]

When a politician hides from an important issue by blasting out a [smokescreen] of photo-ops and tweets about inoffensive issues that everyone agrees on, like [kissing babies] and supporting the troops.

When you are chicken and come out against a bill after it’s pulled and you dont have to vote on it anymore.

When a legislator accepts money to lobby for a bill she/he is also sponsoring and voting for. unethical

The unethical act of simultaneously legislating and lobbying for the same bill.

When a politician avoids talking to constituents unless they have been pre-screened and pre-selected to ensure they wont ask hard questions.

When a politician never holds a town hall meeting with constituents.

When politician waits until the last moment to vote on a bill in order to vote with the majority.

See also: [ethically challenged]