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To: manalagi who wrote (101131)	9/10/2011 11:08:22 AM
From: bentway	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 149317

In Mexico, corruption is giving a cop $50 to let you take your joint and go on your way. In America, it's giving a congressman $50k to vote your way.

To: manalagi who wrote (101131)	9/10/2011 1:18:52 PM
From: tejek	Respond to of 149317

In developed countries, corruption is way bigger that lobbyists are giving money under the disguise of campaign contribution which is then used for private needs. Just read what Christine O'Donnel did with the contribution she received. How about Sarah Palin? How about those criminals who were pardoned by Bill Clinton on his last hours of his Presidency. Let's call a spade a spade. GW Bush did not pardon Scooter Libby. Yup. These people want to upend the rules so they can do as they like. Sinclair Lewis said it almost 100 years ago........"fascism when it comes to America will be wrapped in the flag carrying the bible". And when I think of fascism, I don't think of Hitler but I think of corp. and gov't wedded together..........the true meaning of fascism.