The United States has fallen to its worst-ever position in a leading global index that measures perception of corruption in the public sector among independent experts and businesspeople.
https://edition.cnn.com/2026/02/10/business/corruption-index-transparency-international-united-states-intl
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Ikon@sh.itjust.works · 23 pts · 184d
Not saying I disagree at all, but the index was established in 95, meaning it's missing some of the most corrupt eras in us history.
Rothe@piefed.social · 16 pts · 184d
Im pretty sure the current administration has them all beat by now.
HobbitFoot@thelemmy.club · 1 pts · 183d
But how corrupt were other governments at the time?
kbobabob@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 1 pts · 184d
I think the last 30 years is good enough as it includes the current generations.
reddig33@lemmy.world · 13 pts · 184d
And just think — about half of people who voted actually wanted this.
turboSnail@piefed.europe.pub · 1 pts · 184d
Obligatory Xkcd
Thorry@feddit.org · 10 pts · 184d
Trump has a menu posted above the counter, McDonald's style. Just pick what you want and pay at the register. We've got a special on pardons this week, and you can SuperPAC if you want.
Draconic_NE0@chatgptjailbreak.tech · -1 pts · 184d
Ada@chatgptjailbreak.tech · -4 pts · 184d
TrickDacy@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 184d
I'll bet this was a barrel of laughs
fortnitefinn@sh.itjust.works · -3 pts · 184d
Ada@chatgptjailbreak.tech · -5 pts · 184d