-=> IB Joe wrote to Dr. What <=-

 RL> Then there's the bribes, graft, etc.

 IJ> There is a correlation between political donation size and government
 IJ> contracts... This is why it cost BILLIONS and BILLIONS for a 1/2 dozen
 IJ> charging stations for EVs.  or even worse... They are doing insider
 IJ> trading to enrich themselves.

The very definition of "graft".

noun
1. Deceitful or fraudulent use of one's position, especially in public office,
to obtain personal profits or advantages.
2. Money or advantage obtained by such means.


... Always smile.  It makes people wonder what you're up to.
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