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Corruption Law Allows Gifts to State and Local Officials, Supreme Court Rules (www.nytimes.com)
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Bribes are legal, so long as they are paid after the fact with a fig leaf of an excuse.

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[–] [email protected] 36 points 1 week ago (1 children)

But if someone buys a paramedic lunch the first responder can lose thier job.

[–] draughtcyclist 14 points 1 week ago

Rules for thee and not for me

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 week ago

Did I say "oligarchy?" Let me correct that. I should have said "naked kleptocracy."

Buckle up, family, this wild ride is completely off the rails.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 week ago

State and local officials now have a loophole to become legal pimps.