tzouguh kuhloughehn eh hohdee

This is a very interesting proverb that applies to political reality.
A society or organization begins a downward spiral when the leaders become corrupt and
gradually the corruption spreads down through the entire society. This proverb says a
fish begins to stink from the head down. If the leaders of the society are not honest,
their example affects the entire population.

When ordinary citizens hear about the misconduct of their leaders, they use this saying to express their exasperation (or disgust).
“What can you do with these politicians. A fish begins to stink from the head down.”