Australian Businessman Accused of Spying by Chinese Govt

[ZenGum]

Of course, no one ever bribes a government official in OUR contries, right?

[TheMercenary]

Originally Posted by ZenGum

Of course, no one ever bribes a government official in OUR contries, right?

I bet it is far less common than it is in those other places. And if it does happen it is done through legalized means, and even those opportunities are being reduced.

[casimendocina]

Originally Posted by TheMercenary

I bet it is far less common than it is in those other places. And if it does happen it is done through legalized means, and even those opportunities are being reduced.

Bribing through legalized means???????????

[TheMercenary]

Originally Posted by casimendocina

Bribing through legalized means???????????

Sure. Examples are all around you. People grease each other in business every day. Through perks, business arrangements, kickbacks, commissions, etc. It happens in politics all the time EVERY day. I approve your local zoning or building permit, you get me a free membership at the closed golf community. I get your bill passed and listen to you tell me how to vote, I get that huge campaign contribution. I get you free drug samples and you push my drug on your patients. I can't think of some aspect of commercial enterprise that does not have these arrangements.

[Aliantha]

Originally Posted by ZenGum

Of course, no one ever bribes a government official in OUR contries, right?

Of course they do. lol If they get caught they get to spend some time in the big house though.

Poor Gordon.