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22. Most Americans have no idea of the level of corruption in local governments

Reply to MadameButterfly (Reply #17)

Wed May 13, 2026, 02:13 PM

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My experience in that desert town really opened my eyes. I think the same degree of self-dealing and playing up to outside interests is the norm, not the exception, throughout America. The death of local media and lack of civic awareness among the citizenry seals the deal.

IMO the majority of local city and county governments are sordid cesspools of corruption. Minimal if any accountability or oversight.

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