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Re:Alibaba founder Jack Ma steps out from shadows with long ... by janalsncm on Wednesday April 10, 2024 @04:30AM (#39988332)
Just like it’s better to have a friend who has a boat than to own a boat, it’s better to buy a politician than to be one.
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Re:Alibaba founder Jack Ma steps out from shadows with long ... by Retric on Wednesday April 10, 2024 @10:52PM (#39997962)
Depends on the level of corruption.

At low levels people buy politicians, at high levels politicians shake down the wealthy.

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