THEY call it 'the revolving door' in Washington. The rest of us might prefer the term corruption - deep and dangerous well beyond the USA

The process involves politicians moving seamlessly from business posts. particularly in the DEFENCE industries, into GOVERNMENT, where they influence POLICY and CONTRACTS; and when there is a change of administration, sliding back again.

AND THAT FORM OF JOBBERY PERFECTLY LEGAL

The Bush administration has raised this form of legalised corruption to new heights.