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Transparency International Says Politicians Are Most Corrupt
FORBES ^ | July 9. 2013 | Kenneth Rapoza

Posted on 07/09/2013 10:35:10 AM PDT by KMR

Survey by Transparency International shows overwhelming number of Americans believe their politicians and their political institutions are somewhat to extremely corrupt. And they're getting fed up...

(Excerpt) Read more at forbes.com ...


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Government; News/Current Events; US: District of Columbia
KEYWORDS: corruption; obama; politics; washington

1 posted on 07/09/2013 10:35:10 AM PDT by KMR
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To: KMR

Extremely corrupt.

Yes, they are.


2 posted on 07/09/2013 10:36:32 AM PDT by AtlasStalled
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To: KMR

Now, that right there is one big ol’ surprise.


3 posted on 07/09/2013 10:37:46 AM PDT by lurk
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To: KMR

Most people- EVEN LIBTARDS -know this to be true, and yet they still want “the government” to control our lives


4 posted on 07/09/2013 10:37:51 AM PDT by Mr. K (There are lies, damned lies, statistics, and democrat talking points.)
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To: AtlasStalled

KEVIN’S LAW


5 posted on 07/09/2013 10:38:34 AM PDT by edcoil ("The cave you fear to enter holds the treasure you seek." Joseph Campbell)
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To: KMR

But are we willing to take to the streets like the Egyptians and try to do something about it?

I doubt it.


6 posted on 07/09/2013 10:45:48 AM PDT by Buckeye McFrog
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To: KMR

“...overwhelming number of Americans believe their politicians and their political institutions are somewhat to extremely corrupt.”

Wow, there’s a shocker.

I’d be more surprised to learn that there are Americans who believe their politicians and political institutions are honest.


7 posted on 07/09/2013 10:52:30 AM PDT by Jack Hammer (American)
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To: AtlasStalled

Fed up-——————————Yes we are, but what can we do.

The ballot box isn’t working for us.


8 posted on 07/09/2013 10:52:54 AM PDT by Venturer
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To: Buckeye McFrog

Sadly no, but rather the people will re-elect 90+% of them next time around.


9 posted on 07/09/2013 11:07:23 AM PDT by wrencher
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To: Jack Hammer

I know, right. I think I said that in the story, too.


10 posted on 07/12/2013 1:41:56 PM PDT by KMR
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To: Buckeye McFrog

Why dont we?


11 posted on 07/12/2013 1:42:27 PM PDT by KMR
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