• orcrist
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    My interpretation of the article is that it’s a question of timing. If you offer me money in order to hook you up, that’s a bribe. But if I hook you up and later you give me money in thanks, that’s not a bribe.

    Obviously both of them are corrupt. But apparently this law can only target the former.

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      No see the first one is a bribe, the second one is a job. I’m paying you for your time! /s

      • Jojo, Lady of the West
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        That was actually the argument made by the official in question. Called it a “consulting fee”.

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          I should’ve been a consultant. I could have a few yachts by nowmy country would be destroyed, but at least I could be in my own little world.