Word: corruption
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...should also move toward greater democratic freedoms and transparency, increased execution of the rule of law and an improved, responsive security apparatus that will crack down on militant groups that threaten the peace process. The Palestinians, who have long chafed under the twin pressures of Israeli occupation and the corrupt Palestinian Authority, now deserve a new deal from both Israel and their own leaders to secure a peaceful and prosperous future in a state of their...
Nevertheless, Arafat was far from being perfect. To Israelis and many Americans, he was a liar, an insincere partner for peace. To many Palestinians, he was corrupt and a God-made public relations disaster. Still, Palestinians were in love with him, madly in love with him. He was like that brother who embarrassed you in school and in the neighborhood. But no matter what he did, you were crazy about him. Maybe because in times of distress he gave you faith. And that victory sign he always flashed—no matter how unrealistic it was—gave...
Let’s face it. Kerry lost. Bush won. I’m crying too. Literally. The next four years will be ruled by a fascist, far-right, lying, corrupt government that routinely persecutes a large portion of the population and wants to take away our most basic liberties...
This isn’t about painting tired caricatures of corrupt politicians; it’s about recognizing that all candidates—honest or otherwise—are playing the same rigged game. Instead of just blaming the players, we need to start working to change the rules. Politicians need money to get their message out to the voters; the real question is, where should they be getting...
...TIME: Indonesia ranks as one of the world's most corrupt countries, and one of the most difficult places to do business. How will you tackle these problems? YUDHOYONO: We have to eradicate corruption structurally and culturally. I've told the police and the Attorney General that any corruption cases once held up should be started again. My own office and those of the Vice President, the ministers and the provincial governors need to be seen as clean and corruption-free. I've asked that the same steps be taken at the provincial-government level. I've also asked...