Corruption from "summary" of The Unwinding by George Packer
Corruption is like a disease that infects the body politic, spreading through the veins of power and privilege. It starts small, a little graft here, a little kickback there. But over time, it grows and metastasizes, feeding off the greed and ambition of those who are supposed to be serving the public good. In the world of politics, corruption can take many forms. It can be the backroom deal that lines the pockets of a few while leaving the many out in the cold. It can be the campaign contribution that buys access and influence, turning elected officials into little more than puppets on a string. It can be the revolving door between government and industry, where regulators become lobbyists and vice versa, blurring the line between public service and private gain. But corruptio...
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