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In reply to the discussion: George P. Bush gears up for political run [View all]think
(11,641 posts)21. State and city Govt is all about greased palms.
It's a perfect environment for viruses like Pub scum to grow in. Though no party is immune in a system where many positions are part time and low paying.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corruption_in_local_government
http://www.stateintegrity.org/your_state
http://www.publicintegrity.org/2012/03/19/8423/grading-nation-how-accountable-your-state
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How is it every time a Kennedy runs they tend to get shot or die but these guys all walk??? nt
Selatius
Jan 2013
#5
Sadly I doubt being named after a Nazi business partner and sympathizer will probably
A Simple Game
Jan 2013
#23
they get him small local training wheels and create a background 'career' in politics
Sunlei
Jan 2013
#24
Yeah, sure....kid has a bright future ahead....and with reports like this, he really does aspire to
Pachamama
Jan 2013
#33