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Originally Posted by stevo
but I've never accused you or even thought you hated the man. I've always perceived your views as your own opinion.
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I know, I was just heading off other who take this tactic...
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Originally Posted by marvelous marv
Nixon--Resigned when proven to have commited a crime.
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That's rather simplifying things. It isn't like he didn't try to get out of it. I'm not arguing that he ultimately did the right thing, just that he didn't go quietly (where are those few minutes of tape again?).
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Originally Posted by alansmithee
Corruption isn't just limited to US officials. Many other countries have just as big (if not bigger) problems with corruption in the government. US corruption might get more headlines, but that doesn't make it any more prevalent. I know there have been allegations fairly recently against Chirac and Berlusconi for corruption.
I personally tend to think that with the current nature of politics across the western world, if you look at any administration close enough you will find things that could be considered corrupt and/or illegal.
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Good point. I think the adage that power corrupts is quite apt. I don't think zen_tom was ignoring this, just addressing the OP and it's US centric position.