The best system to avoid corruption is one that involves the fewest number of people. This is probably why people prefer less government. Corruption will occur regardless.
Even if a person wore a microphone and a camera and were followed 24hrs a day you couldn't prevent someone from paying off a spouse, friend, or loved one. These things happen all the time.
There is a lot more to corruption than state secrets. Favoritism for example exists globally at a local level. For example, how person "A" can build whatever they want without a permit because they...
Looking at Europe today makes me wonder if there couldn't have been a better outcome. People want to leave it alone at "USA saved Europe" when it's obvious that the aftermath and current situation...
I realize every situation is different and it depends on the tech that China is trying to get. Sometimes they let our companies enter the country and sometimes they don't. In the situations where...
Maybe an econ brah can help explain how it got to be this way, but the problem with intellectual property between our countries isn't mentioned enough. I work in tech and we would have "visitors"...
I think a lot of people are fine apologizing for all of his shortcomings in the hope that he'll be the monkey wrench that phucks up the status quo. If that's what is most important to you he's your...
I saw them all 3 nights when they reunited here a couple years back. Was outside in the freezing cold backyard of what used to be called Red 7. One of the best shows I've ever witnessed. Dis is...
