Kakistocratic Oath

good morning, herr doktor. I heard you are back after all this time. you're looking very. . . well fed.
yes, my boy, thank you. I've been conducting research on a major inquiry for a few years. In fact, I'm just finishing up my thesis for publication.
really? what's the topic?
I have proven that the obesity of a country’s politicians is in direct correlation to corruption of its system. remarkable, eh?
wow. how did you do that?
I had to get myself elected.
you. . .
then, as you can see, I put on a few pounds.
so you're saying. . .
I will definitely for sure put the money to good use.
you will?
eventually. not sure about the airplane though.