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To: Lazarus_Long who wrote (34641)	5/10/2008 5:34:37 PM
From: Elroy Jetson	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 217714

There are very significant differences between cultures due to their history, legal systems and many other factors. To claim otherwise, in a weak attempt at political correctness, is not likely to be convincing or change the facts. In the United States or Europe citizens don't normally attempt to bribe a policeman to avoid a citation, but they will in Mexico. In Brazil the approach is, "Do you have any idea who you are talking to?" Implying that your social status should exempt you from police action. These are significant cultural differences which are unrelated to how wealthy you are. .

To: Lazarus_Long who wrote (34641)	5/11/2008 5:18:03 AM
From: elmatador	Respond to of 217714

L.L. Japan is corrupt to the core. Show me a country that impeached a president for corruption. I know only one. Message 24019951 Japan's case shows that stamping corruption is a condition sine qua non for development take off. What do you call the legalized corruption? See the offices of the lobbyists in Washington D.C. and then come back to discuss the issue.

To: Lazarus_Long who wrote (34641)	5/11/2008 5:27:05 AM
From: elmatador	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 217714

probes of companies in connection with the lending crisis, focusing on accounting fraud, insider trading and allegations of deceptive sales practices. Mueller, speaking today to an American Bar Association group in Washington, said he expects more to come as housing prices continue to fall. This is trillion dollar crime and Elroy is talking about corruption affecting 10 dollar traffic fine in S. Paulo or Mexico City. The livelyhood of people and the disgrace that have caused and that will take over a decade to solve.

To: Lazarus_Long who wrote (34641)	5/11/2008 11:16:42 PM
From: Cogito Ergo Sum	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 217714

I tend to think Elroy is on to something there.. not specifically a shot at Brasil though... I've mentioned before that I doubt China would ever become a democracy in the Western sense.A lot more free ... but who needs the pork barelling and obviously it didn't work in Russia (which I'm sure China notices) ??? Interestingly in Canada the Constitution act states peace, order and good government NOT life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness” Up here Pursuit of Happiness is/was a band... I'm An Adult Now ~ Pursuit of Happiness Well, I don't hate my parents I don't get drunk just to spite them I've got my own reasons to drink now Think I'll call my dad up and invite him I can sleep in 'til noon anytime I want Though there's not many days that I do Gotta get up and take on that world When you're an adult it's no cliche, it's the truth 'Cause I'm an adult now I'm an adult now I've got the problems of an adult On my head and on my shoulders I'm an adult now I can't even look at young girls anymore People will think I'm some kind of pervert Adult sex is either boring or dirty Young people they can get away with murder I don't write songs about girls anymore I have to write songs about women No more boy meets girl boy loses girl More like man tries to figure out what the hell went wrong 'Cause I'm an adult now I'm an adult now I've got the problems of an adult On my head and on my shoulders I'm an adult now I can't take any more illicit drugs I can't afford any artificial joy I'd sure look like a fool lying dead in a ditch somewhere With a mind full of chemicals like some cheese-eating high school boy 'Cause I'm an adult now I'm an adult now I've got the problems of an adult On my head and on my shoulders I'm an adult now Sometimes my head hurts and sometimes my stomach hurts And I guess that it won't be long 'Til I'm sitting in a room with a bunch of people whose necks and backs are aching Whose sight and hearing's failing who just can't seem to get it up Speaking of hearing, I can't take too much loud music I mean I like to play it, but I sure don't like the racket Noise, but I can't hear anything Just guitars screaming, screaming, screaming Some guy screaming in a leather jacket Wooah! 'Cause I'm an adult now I'm an adult now I've got the problems of an adult On my head and on my shoulders I'm an adult now