If there were no corruption in africa, people wouldn't be starving. charities give more than enough, it just gets taken by the government. If george bush weren't corrupt there'd be no war. Maybe presidents should only be allowed to serve 1 term.. or nominated by people. The only kind of person who fights hard enough to become a politician is a corrupt bastardo
212883
I agree...corruption is a serious problem...im from the worlds most corrupted country for the last 5 years..according to transperancy international..datz right..im from bangladesh!\n\nthe thing is...corruption can never ever be eliminated, it has been there from the earliest of civilizations, from the senators of the Roman Empire to the very present. All we can do is fight against it, as a united front. We have movements against AIDs, Millenium Development Goals to reduce poverty, fight aginst malaria, yet none of these wil ever be won if the fight agains corruption is not won....I cant suggest any clear cut solution dat can solve the prob, if i could, i wouldnt be sitting here...but i believe that if we..those who believe that it should be stopped (and theres a fair amount in our group i can tell u)..then we should take united actions against it....have protests, nationwide boycotts until the corrupted are brought down...it woulndt be easy..but if we all are united....we will definately not fall....
567936
The problem is that many African countries don't have functioning governmental institutions.  Sending money might help alleviate problems temporarily, but until they have more stable institutions and social welfare programs, governments can't be effective in helping their people.  Another problem is that many African countries have outrageous amounts of debt, so this plus unstable economies (that part is sort of a chicken and egg kind of thing) make it really difficult for these governments to become more stable and to provide and maintain public goods.
34044
Versus the Kenyans from Asian countries?\nPower is a corrupting force and has been a part of most civilized peoples interaction with government.  Whether it is cronyism or selling your vote ot embezlement, you can find it almost everywhere, it is just more stark in Africa as the news most western nations recieve abour Africa is negative and the differences in the income levels, a poor person there versus a rich persus is quite vast.
180144
Because our country is currently run by Republicans, who historically could care less about the plight of the poor and helpless.  The mindset is: "If I can be wealthy without government handouts, then everyone else can too."  They can't see that the American dream does NOT exist for a lot of people, especially minorities, and that some people have many more obstacles than White Anglo-Saxon Protestants.  It's really sad.  Hopefully we can get some Democrats in office who can help provide good legislation to help the poor and suffering.
226449
If our leaders are elected by the people, and corporations form to fill needs of consumers, which is sort of the same as the people, then we live in the world of our choosing. Sleeping in the bed we've made is tougher than making it, though...can you handle the truth about how selfish and belligerent and stupid people can be...there is no perfect world, and this one is a challenge sometimes. But, if you do right, save a little money, and avoid being an ignorant jackass, maybe try and help others here and there, you'll get further in life, I think...one thing to keep in mind when you read the news is that people do some stupid stuff out there for money. Most countries use money, and most countries have people that do stupid stuff in exchange for money. Be smart about what YOU do, and support/vote for candidates that show the same character. If that doesn't work, there's always recall elections...or move to tanzania...
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My answer is how many billions does it take to live comfortably. It is greedy to be a billionaire while people suffer in the streets, the billionaires will move their plants overseas to make even more billions. You are right in saying that capitalism is greed in disguise and god has no part of it. We have a president that has cut taxes to the very rich while waging a war that is being paid for by the poor and middle class. He is no man of god that is for sure even thought that is what he run on.
604141
Of course it could.  However I don't think that will ever happen.  War is too convenient.  War is a remarkable catalyst for redistribution of funds.  A select  few in the grand scheme benefit.  War does not help the starving children.  It does however help the munition mfg. and makers of war  implements. War helps lobbyist  and the organizations they lobby for.  It also helps  political enities  who are not above a little ill gotten gold.
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That would be one step toward significant change, but only one step. We still need to do something about the corruption in the government. Changing the way we vote would only take care of one potential corruption. We need to deal with lobbying, campaign funds, campaign smear tactics, and all the other nastiness that goes on in politics and government. How many of us really have respect for the administration and politics these days? How many politicians do you feel are honest? Some, yes. All? Not hardly.
666601
There is no law in the land to enable this, because the laws are made by the politicians thenselves.  Yet, instead of crying on this, why can't the person who asked this question stand for elections himself and see? He will see that he needs money to win elections, and that's why our leaders become corrupt.  Yes, we, ordinary folks are the ones who make our leaders corrupt.  We have lost the capacity to react, and simply submit ourselves to abuse.
615117
there is no such thing politics is the very basis of lying and cheating and stealing. this government needs a good restructuring get rid of the idiots there for money, cut back wages severely then only people who really want to make a difference will try to get elected.
616180
President Bush is one of the few political leaders who seems to make decisions based on what is right for this country and the world as opposed to the opposition who seem to push for only regaining power for their party.   What is good for this country is bad for the democratic party.
611319
The realities of the oil crunch and energy-hungry nations have forced many countries into a potential global conflict. We can't back away from it but we could limit it by producing alternative sources of power. While the US sanctions the war in Iraq (as a source of black gold),it condemns China for seeking the same in African countries...by peaceful means! The American government has been led by wealth over many years,and the current administration is not an exception. Perhaps we should require a different document....not of independence but a curriculum vitae of elected officials as well as proof of their financial dealings.
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Because the Bush Administration has failed on almost every level. I'm just praying for his administration to end without any more major mistakes. I If you are going to run the U.S. like a corporation, at least have some good business sense and ethics. Read about Bush's business failures before he was elected into office and you'll understand why we're in such a mess right now.
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i think in general politics are dirty. there are a lot at stakes for the candidates and their friends and families. mainly money and power. politics reveals the true nature of human greed and indecency!!
315212
He has to live with the truth. Corruption is rampant. But there is no such thing as a free lunch, and he will get his just rewards. Anyone in the public eye needs to maintain a sense of worth. Look at what happened to Bill Clinton.\n\nPS - My name is Marty also (I'm female though)
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Under the bush regime our country has become more corrupt than most third world countries...this included both democrats & republicans!  Bush should be impeached for not securing our borders within hours of 9/11...I'm positive it was not an oversight but rather to let in the illegals so big business would keep the money coming!  I know he will rot in hell for what he does everyday to Americans!
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Bush is interested in his own gains after the presidency is over. It's obvious he doesn't care about the people. He's setting himself up to live high and mighty once he's gouged the people into degradation. He is a joke.\n\nOur healthcare crisis is nearly impossible and causes much of the hunger challenges in our country. Paying hundreds of dollars a month for insurance is taking the food off American tables. How much are you paying for healthcare? I think that if a person serves in the military for six years, they should get free healthcare for life for themselves and their dependents.  I believe that people should not have to send their food budget to the fat insurance companies out there who deny claim after claim. I think companies who hire temps and lay them off just so they don't have to offer benefits should be penalized. It's not just the president who's guilty of fleecing people into poverty. \n\nThe sad thing is, it's the WORKING people who are starving. There are plenty of programs out there to provide for those who are not able or do not want to work. They get free healthcare, housing, and food. If you choose to work a job, you lose that. I know of one particular mother who tried to work a job, but she just couldn't do as good as the system did for her.\n\nI also think high-speed internet should be available everywhere for free. Taxes should be flat on things you purchase only and not on income, food, or necessities.  I think number of votes should MEAN something. . . votes of ALL the people not state by state.  We are a young, messed up, and arrogant country. We have so many resources and yet we struggle. There is really no reason for it other than the fact that people who struggle are easier to bilk, control, and squeeze.