''Something not quite right here, what is she getting in return...

''Something not quite right here, what is she getting in return for her love and affection''

persuasion

she already has the power - she's using it

you get influence when you have power ------------ if you have something to say and people like it enough and want to listen -

you can't get better than that


that you need to ask - displays your lack of education, understanding of both people and politics

an excellent example of why Oz needs it's population to be properly educated - not just job trained to dig holes and pull teeth