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> but if you're long timer deep in the system you'll realize that "rules are rules" is only true for the little guy Is there anywhere this isn’t true? The late
by lostlogin 4y ago
> but if you're long timer deep in the system you'll realize that "rules are rules" is only true for the little guy
Is there anywhere this isn’t true? The later bit (which I haven’t quoted) about corruption of politicians and courts might be less true in other locations, but it’s certainly a lot easier being wealthy.
- petesergeant 4y agoI think there’s a difference of degree. There’s definitely some small level of corruption going on in UK politics for example, and some questions to be asked about contract awards during Covid, but the amount would seem absolutely laughable and parochial by the standards of most countries. Bojo was brought down by (amongst other things) having had some colleagues drinking at his official residence during Covid (and lying about it) and questions over who had paid for the wallpaper at his official residence (and lying about it). The press in the UK usually does what it’s meant to, and sniffs out corruption and unfairness and then makes a huge deal out of them if it was someone from the other side. EDIT: that said, the UK desperately needs to revise non-dom rules and libel laws, which are waaay too favourable to those with power money as compared to your regular joe.