Word: corrupt
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...people whether either of those parties can and will purge itself of those evil influences which have long dominated them. This cannot be accomplished by merely nominating some alleged Progressive and filling the platform with misleading promises. It demands the elimination of monopoly control, the downfall of the corrupt political bosses, the adoption of truly progressive principles and the repudiation of those great campaign contributors who have in the past bought up both parties...
...Mayors the authority of absolute monarchs, and to suppress the importance and dignity of our Congress and Legislatures. It is an interesting argument, even if in all probability it is an inaccurate one, and in the course of it we are unexpectedly told that our political system is less corrupt than the British and Continental systems. This is not because our politicians are any better, but because we keep a collective eye upon them and "the man who exposes corruption is, in America, heartily applauded and supported by his fellow citizens...
...taking bribes and otherwise being corrupt, 42 persons, therein included three judges, one prosecutor, ten investigators and a sprinkling of lawyers, were put on trial. They will probably be executed...
...When he was a plain Tuchun things were easier. Now he is President, "anything but a scholar" and not understanding the intricacies of politics, he is at a grave disadvantage. Instead of being surrounded by an army eager to obey his command he is surrounded by an army of "corrupt, selfish, intriguing and clever" politicians eager to command him. This is why he is "sick and unhappy...
...pledge ourselves to the maintenance of the capitulations in Turkey, and are opposed to any new treaty, such as that recently negotiated by the Secretary of State and now before the Senate, subjecting American citizens to the jurisdiction of the corrupt and stagnant native Turkish courts...