The various facets of this cynical game became complex on occasion.
Why, indeed, unless Western leaders are simply playing a very cynical game?
Politics and civic life are seen in these pictures as false fronts, cynical games of power.
Many of the recovering addicts say the welfare revisions feel like just another cynical game.
He added: "They have used these people in a most cynical political game.
European governments have been playing a cynical game.
With the environmental security of America and the world at risk, President Bush is playing a cynical political game.
They're on the right track, given the many cynical legislative games now being played by Democrats.
It is a cynical game, but not a new one, and it does have its uses.
They sent this kid here to play cynical, political games.'