I know we usually stick to national/international politics, but where do we 
all fit in when it comes to workplace politics?

On my previous job, I worked with a team of butt kissers in the security 
department. We had butt-kisers like me, sergeants, commanders, and a chief. 
Except I wasn't actually a butt-kiser; I was simply a guy who got hired, 
who was expected to kiss butt, but I never puckered-up.

Making a long story short, my lack of butt-kissery didn't get me far. I was 
never high ranking, commended, or appreciated for anything more than showing 
up, despite some of my heroic deeds as a butt kiss in a suit.

Should I have been more 'butt-kissin' with my superiors? No. They can kiss 
mine instead.

Why do people go that route? Why do people kiss butt on the job? Or at least, 
why do people kiss but on low wage jobs? Workplace politics are disgusting. 
All honest employees deserve equal respect. I even saw a dude give a shoulder 
massage in his suckery. They promoted him quickly.

--- Renegade vY2Ka2