Tall Poppy Syndrome

A situation that occurs when politicians develop superiority complexes and that the view and contributions of others can be disregarded.

The term originates with the observation that a tall poppy can be safely cut down.

See also Grown In Office, Neoconservative, Nomadic Affluent and Trustafarian.

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