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Originally posted by Otts
I think this is a thread that could lead to more hate, because we're entering in a game of comparisons where everything that's happened elsewhere on the board will happen again here. Some people will bash on France, making the French posters angry.
Originally posted by crossfire
1. France
2. The French
3. La Francais
And a special mention to #
4. Jacques Chirac
Originally posted by American Mad Man
My vote goes to Russia.
Any country where you can buy a nuclear submarine through the mafia has to take the cake!
(saw it on the history chanel)
Originally posted by Aelita
After having studied Russian organized crime from a few sources, I don't have any doubt that that country is indeed on top of the corruption list.
Detailed motivation for my opinion would take a few pages, so I'll skip it for brevity. In essence, organized crime (in its most violent forms) took control of virtually all industry and banking. The seats in the Parliament are sold for $1M to $2M. The corruption is pervasive and self-perpetuating.
On a lesser scale, try the following exercise -- buy a trailer of produce in some neighboring agricultural area, such as Moldova. Then, try to truck it into the city of Moscow and sell it at one of the many local markets. I can promise you the brightest scenario would be the loss of your property. And don't count on the police.
That country is broken. We can speculate how the US is corrupt, or the French have the freemasons... Russia still tops them all by a long shot.
[edit on 25-10-2004 by Aelita]
Originally posted by Russian
Originally posted by Aelita
After having studied Russian organized crime from a few sources, I don't have any doubt that that country is indeed on top of the corruption list.
Detailed motivation for my opinion would take a few pages, so I'll skip it for brevity. In essence, organized crime (in its most violent forms) took control of virtually all industry and banking. The seats in the Parliament are sold for $1M to $2M. The corruption is pervasive and self-perpetuating.
On a lesser scale, try the following exercise -- buy a trailer of produce in some neighboring agricultural area, such as Moldova. Then, try to truck it into the city of Moscow and sell it at one of the many local markets. I can promise you the brightest scenario would be the loss of your property. And don't count on the police.
That country is broken. We can speculate how the US is corrupt, or the French have the freemasons... Russia still tops them all by a long shot.
[edit on 25-10-2004 by Aelita]
Two questions...
Have you lived there? Or have you read this?
I think that answers my question...
Out,
Russian
Originally posted by Aelita
Originally posted by Aelita
After having studied Russian organized crime from a few sources, I don't have any doubt that that country is indeed on top of the corruption list.
[edit on 25-10-2004 by Aelita]
I have lived in that country for 27 years and still visit often. In fact, I just came back from Russia. I know many stories corraborating my point, from my father's business experience, and my friends'.
I hope that answers your question.
In addition, your juxtaposition of Eltsin vs Putin is moot. The former shooed-in the latter in power in exchange for immunity for his own crimes. Which makes the latter an accomplice.
Peace.
[edit on 25-10-2004 by Aelita]
[edit on 25-10-2004 by Aelita]
Originally posted by Russian
Stop the lieing. You dont even know who Yeltsin is. You put Eltsin. That just proves you have never been there and you dont know #. I lived there. I was born there. And i am there! cyka.
Originally posted by Russian
Forget it i dont talk to closed minded people. If you are from Russia then you are not Russian. Maybe a Uzbek or something. You are not welcome!
Originally posted by Aelita
Yes I'm 100% Russian, although that country has become such a cesspool lately that there is little reason to be proud of that designation, unfortunately.
People like Ivankov (Iaponchik) and other "vory v zakone" rule all of you. So be proud, fella. Tvoe mesto u parashi.
Originally posted by devilwasp
can i ask what this means or do i not want to?