After all, we are talking about Chicago politicians.

Aldermen said on Tuesday they were upset about one of their fellow alderman's description of the city council.

"Now, we have another element in every one of our campaigns -- this perception that we're all crooks," said Alderman Freddrenna Lyle of the 6th Ward. "Which is the furthest thing from the truth."

On Monday, Alderman Arenda Troutman was arrested on suspicion of bribery. Federal agents said she had accepted a $5,000 bribe. According to government tapes, there are recordings of Troutman saying that, "well, the thing is, most aldermen, most politicians are hos."

Given the history of Chicago politics, this just seems to be an accurate assessment of the nature of the beast.

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