Usury

96. Bribes.

But meanwhile. Take a bribe. Lubricant. Urgent.

Countries that accept bribes typically have corrupt governments and weak rule of law. This lack of oversight allows for bribery and other forms of corruption to take place. Additionally, countries that accept bribes tend to have weaker economies, which can lead to further corruption and bribery as people attempt to gain advantages or access to resources that they otherwise would not have. (oa)

“Corruption is a true enemy to development.”

Haider al-Abadi

The presence of bribery and other forms of corruption can have a detrimental effect on development. By diverting funds away from social services and other areas of public investment, it can prevent countries from making progress in areas such as healthcare, education, and infrastructure. Additionally, the presence of bribery can lead to a lack of trust in the government and other institutions, which can further impede development efforts. (oa)

AI Created: Artificial Intelligence talking about Usury.

Me: Does usury create an environment where bribery is commonplace?

ChatGPT (jan23):

Usury and an unawareness of it can lead to a society where the accumulation of wealth and power is prioritized over ethical and fair practices. In such a society, bribery and corruption may become more prevalent as those in positions of power use their influence to further their own interests at the expense of others. This can create a culture of impunity, where illegal or unethical behavior is not only accepted but also expected, further perpetuating the cycle of corruption and abuse of power.

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Extra:

1. Bribery 2. Corruption 3. Extortion 4. Facilitation Payments 5. Kickbacks 6. Embezzlement 7. Money Laundering 8. Graft 9. Bribe 10. Grease Money

Wikipedia:

Affiliate:

Books:

  1. “Bribery and Corruption: Navigating the Global Risks” by Edward D. Ellis (2017)
  2. “The Bribery Act 2010: A Practical Guide” by Barry Vitou and Richard Kovalevsky QC (2011)
  3. “Corruption and Government: Causes, Consequences, and Reform” by Susan Rose-Ackerman (1999)
  4. “Bribes: The Intellectual History of a Moral Idea” by John T. Noonan Jr. (1984)
  5. “Moneyland: Why Thieves and Crooks Now Rule the World and How to Take It Back” by Oliver Bullough (2019)

Documentaries:

  1. “The Kleptocrats” directed by Sam Hobkinson (2018)
  2. “The Panama Papers” directed by Alex Winter (2018)
  3. “The China Hustle” directed by Jed Rothstein (2017)
  4. “The Great Hack” directed by Karim Amer and Jehane Noujaim (2019)
  5. “Active Measures” directed by Jack Bryan (2018)

Movies:

  1. “The Constant Gardener” directed by Fernando Meirelles (2005)
  2. “Syriana” directed by Stephen Gaghan (2005)
  3. “A Most Wanted Man” directed by Anton Corbijn (2014)
  4. “American Hustle” directed by David O. Russell (2013)
  5. “The Wolf of Wall Street” directed by Martin Scorsese (2013)

Series:

  1. “Narcos” (2015-2017)
  2. “Breaking Bad” (2008-2013)
  3. “The Wire” (2002-2008)
  4. “McMafia” (2018)
  5. “Ozark” (2017- )

Songs:

  1. “Money” by Pink Floyd
  2. “Karma Police” by Radiohead
  3. “Dirty Laundry” by Don Henley
  4. “Dirty Money” by Antibalas
  5. “Dirty Laundry” by Bitter Ruin

Artworks:

  1. “Dirty Corner” by Anish Kapoor (2015)
  2. “Money” by Robert Rauschenberg (1964)
  3. “Corruption” by Fernando Botero (1991)
  4. “The Bribes” by Sir Luke Fildes (1890)
  5. “Dirty Money” by Banksy (2004)

Podcasts:

  1. “The Global Anti-Corruption Podcast”
  2. “The Anti-Corruption Report” by The Global Investigative Journalism Network
  3. “KickBack: The Global Anticorruption Podcast” by Matthew Stephenson
  4. “Corruption, Crime & Compliance” by Anti-Corruption Report
  5. “The Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project” podcast.

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