The whole drive of western culture, the part of it which is serious, is towards an extreme objectification. It's carried to the point where the human subject is treated almost as if it's dirt in the works of a watch.
“And humility in politics means accepting that one party doesn't have all the answers; recognising that working in partnership is progress not treachery.”
“The American people need to know that money is being used effectively because frankly, the nation can't afford careless spending, no matter how well-intentioned.”