A politician will do anything to keep his job, even become a patriot.

Summary

This quote suggests that politicians are willing to sacrifice their principles or act in ways that may not truly align with their values in order to maintain their positions of power. It implies that politicians may adopt a patriotic stance or rhetoric merely as a means of appealing to the public or safeguarding their own careers. The quote implies a cynicism towards politicians and insinuates that their motivations are often self-serving.