Most Corrupt - Honorable Mention
Just missed the top three:
- The researchers studied more than 25,000 convictions of public officials for violation of federal corruption laws between 1976 and 2008 as well as patterns in state spending to develop a corruption index that estimates the most and least corrupt states in the union. Based on this method, the most corrupt states are:
1. Mississippi
2. Louisiana
3. Tennessee
4. Illinois
5. Pennsylvania
6. Alabama
7. Alaska
8. South Dakota
9. Kentucky
10. Florida
That these places landed on the list isn’t exactly surprising. Illinois, which has gain notoriety for its high-profile corruption cases in recent years, is paired with states like Mississippi and Louisiana, which are some of the least economically developed in the country. The researchers also found that for 9 out of the 10 of the most corrupt states, overall state spending was higher than in less corrupt states (South Dakota was the only exception). Attacking corruption, the researchers argue, could be a good way to bring down state spending without hurting services that people need.
Labels: corruption
posted by SCC at 12:01 AM
41 Comments:
Gee, no kidding.
What are the people prepared to do about it ?
My money is on nothing.
Illinois isn't number one because the most corrupt politicians rule the city, county and state. The corrupt will not investigate the corrupt. Not enough corrupt getting caught or prosecuted.
How about city of Chicago corruption? I get no other city can come close.
#1 with a m/fing bullet in a couple more years...
Totally OT but it needs to be said. I work in 007 and I have noticed a lot of new guys working the streets with their holsters undone. A couple weeks ago I saw a new cop with his holster unsecured. When I told him he said, "I know." I replied, "You know? Do you know where the hell you're at?" These animals won't hesitate one minute to take your gun and kill your ass."
Just today I saw two new cops stop 6-7 guys on the corner and one of the officer's gun was not secure in his holster. It only takes a second for shithead to grab your gun and kill you and your partner. It happened to Thor Soderberg in 007 and to Richard Francis in 019. If you're not comfortable with drawing your weapon from that holster then get yourself a different one. You're putting you and your partner's lives in danger.
I find it hard to believe that Illinois is not number one.
Frankly, I have a hard time believing that Illinois is only #4. This gives rise to the question of ... What the Fuck is Going on in the other 3 states????!!!???
I'm really disappointed in our elected assclowns oops I mean officials. I thought the city of shitcago county of crook state of Ill had the most corrupt elected officials in the whole country that's OK we'll get it next year....
"Attacking corruption, the researchers argue, could be a good way to bring down state spending without hurting services that people need."
Seriously? THAT is a finding? That is like saying breathing keeps you alive.
Interesting. These states also have the highest levels of illiteracy. Could this mean that there's something dysfunctional in these states' communities?
I demand a recount.
Feds?
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/story/d/story/caterpillar-closing-three-facilities-in-illinois/30804/Gu-pbjXKvkGFChMI6tZexw
Border patrol is getting their asses kicked
http://www.breitbart.com/Breitbart-Texas/2014/06/11/Crisis-Leaves-Border-Unprotected-Cartels-in-Control-Says-BP-Union
Only 4th place?
Something fishy going on here.
Make sure you don't vote, nor even register to vote.
Soon, corruption will be our only industry.
Now, kees me you fool!!!!
Rahm stated, "We're 'this' far away from being #1 in this category," while holding up his lone stub finger for effect."
Anonymous said...
How about city of Chicago corruption? I get no other city can come close.
6/12/2014 01:00:00 AM
According to numerous FBI friends, Chicago and New Orleans are tied for first in what they believe are systemic, not fixable corruption. New York and Boston were at the top for a long time, but it's nice to know we surpassed them.
heh From 2008!
You know it's only gotten worse since then
#4...it's not from the lack of trying!
The list fails to mention new jersey, so it is invalid on its face. New Jersey is the most corrupt state, followed by California and Illinois. Nj not in the top ten?
They must have used compstat to figure the totals, hence, Illinois only 4th.
I have a hard time beliving this one. Illinois is number one hands down. We know because unfortunately we live here and everyone else outside should have some idea it sucks because the worst president is from shitcago. His protege, the murder mayor emanuel, is just like him.
agree with 2:56!
If we are only #4, how bad is it in the other places?
Chicagoans suffer(?) for Stockholm Syndrome. Bottom line- we are so use to it that we just look at it as normal, and when its pointed out people just look at you as if your nuts
02:20am......you did the right thing I think the city has hired a lot of young guy's/girls who never lived in the city or are just not street wise. I saw two suburban coppers up north talking on the street and one of them did not even have a clip in his pistol I just asked to speak to him on the side for information and told him he nearly shit.
There's always room for improvement
Number 4? We Will Be Number 1 in the very near FUTURE!
Those stats are 6 years old. They don't even include all the Blago/Daley/Emanuel eras
Can anyone tell me where that FOP newsrag is? It's half way into the month!
‘If Illinois isn’t the most corrupt state in the United States, it’s one hell of a competitor.’
http://c8.nrostatic.com/campaign-spot/8239/if-illinois-isnt-most-corrupt-state-united-states-its-one-hell-competitor
One was in my mailbox today
Illinois Democrats kicked back to keep from being labeled Number 1.
"Can anyone tell me where that FOP newsrag is?"
Yes. Go here:
1412 W Washington Blvd Chicago, IL 60607-1821
or call here:
312-733-7776
You can get the information directly.
Can anyone tell me where that FOP newsrag is? It's half way into the month!
http://www.chicagofop.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/062014news.pdf.pdf
We're better than No. 4. Some of our inglorious leaders just haven't been caught yet.
Anonymous said...
Totally OT but it needs to be said. I work in 007 and I have noticed a lot of new guys working the streets with their holsters undone. A couple weeks ago I saw a new cop with his holster unsecured. When I told him he said, "I know." I replied, "You know? Do you know where the hell you're at?" These animals won't hesitate one minute to take your gun and kill your ass."
Just today I saw two new cops stop 6-7 guys on the corner and one of the officer's gun was not secure in his holster. It only takes a second for shithead to grab your gun and kill you and your partner. It happened to Thor Soderberg in 007 and to Richard Francis in 019. If you're not comfortable with drawing your weapon from that holster then get yourself a different one. You're putting you and your partner's lives in danger.
6/12/2014 02:20:00 AM
also:
Lee Seward of 023
Ray Kilroy of 025
Greg Hauser of 025
William Fahey
Richard O'Brian
That is all I can remember, there were more.
Balderdash! Without a doubt, Chicago is easily the most corrupt major city in the nation. Lest we forget, check the following:
"THE CHICAGO WAY"
In addition, in a recent Gallup survey of at least 600 residents of each of the 50 states, Illinois led the nation in percentage of residents who believe that their state is the most politically corrupt in the entire nation.
Our biggest problems: shameless politicians, local media cover-ups and public apathy.
Louisiana and Mississippi had Katrina money helping them boost ahead of Illinois. Just think of all the money thrown at Illinois if a disaster ever occurred.
Not My Vote. Just Leave.
>>>Anonymous said...
02:20am......you did the right thing I think the city has hired a lot of young guy's/girls who never lived in the city or are just not street wise. I saw two suburban coppers up north talking on the street and one of them did not even have a clip in his pistol I just asked to speak to him on the side for information and told him he nearly shit.
6/12/2014 12:45:00 PM<<<
I toured a Nimitz Class nuclear aircraft carrier in port at Newport News Virginia.
I saw that the Master Chief at the main gat did not have a magazine in his holstered Berretta 92SF pistol.
He told me that was policy.
Don't you love Democrats.
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