“In Afghanistan, corruption was the existential threat. It wasn’t the Taliban, it was corruption that did us in.”

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In Ukraine, many of the same groups lobbying for greater international support against Russia’s invasion are also speaking out about the need to make sure that money gets to its intended recipients. “Huge money always comes with corruption,” said Vita Dumanska, leader of the Chesno movement, a Ukrainian anti-corruption group. “We can’t keep silent on this.”

  • raccoona_nongrata@beehaw.orgEnglish
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    1 year ago

    I feel like this kind thing is responsible for more political cynicism than anything Republicans do overtly. The hypocrisy is what lends legitimacy to the “both sides” narrative. Democrats need to get their greed in check, it’s costing our country a lot and not just in money.