re: #118 Varek Raith

Step 1 - Volunteer for a local campaign.
Step 2 - Work for a local council member.
Step 3 - Get an elected position yourself.
Step 4 - ???
Step 5 - Ruler of the Known Universe.

Simple.

You forgot PRE Step 1

Payoffs ,,, LOTS and LOTS of payoffs,,, (unmarked non-consecutive numbered small denomination bills in plain envelopes!!)
// (I wish)