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As an outsider, it is a bit incredible how the USA institutionalised corruption in many tiers of their society. I live in a notoriously corrupt third world coun
by SkeuomorphicBee 5y ago
As an outsider, it is a bit incredible how the USA institutionalised corruption in many tiers of their society. I live in a notoriously corrupt third world country, but many examples of corruption that come to mind are similar present in the USA, the only difference being that in the USA it is not considered corruption, done in the open.
- chefandy 5y agoI agree in spirit, but will note that “not yet legislated against or legally challenged and subsequently declared corruption” and “not considered corruption” are distinct. For example, many consider lobbying— people or organizations donating money to anything from political parties to individual politician’s election funds to promote policy— for example, blatant corruption even though it’s legal without blatant quid-pro-quo. Often these lobbyists get access to the politicians at lavish industry-funded conferences at luxury resorts. People make a big deal about political checks and balances in our government but that doesn’t do shit for general accountability. When most have their hand in the cookie jar, what’s the likelihood anyone could close it?