Political Corruption
Political corruption is the art of illegal and unethical exploitation of the position one holds in office or in politics for his or her own gains and interest. The individuals misuses the resources meant to be shared and distributed equally to the public in order to make personal profits (Gyekye, 2013).
Campaign spending and donations in exchange for favors
In campaign spending and donations involves the wealthy donating funds and make large campaigns for particular politicians who hold the same interest as the donors. Money from the donors controls the political interest for some individuals (Walker, 2011). For example:
1. In 2012 Jonathan Soros raised 2.7 million dollars and spent it to sponsor nine candidates. This …show more content…
During the ousting of House Majority leader, Dave Brat accused Eric Cantor of partnering with Wall Street to protect pal capitalism (Osnos, 2014).
Personal money in direct exchange for favors
There are several examples where by people use their money to gain direct exchange to for favors and personal interest which are can be accessed through specific individuals.
1. According to Lee Drutman, in ‘What do rich political donors get for their contributions?’ There is an argument that they buy favors like ambassadorships and other prime posts (Drutman, 2012).
2. The political parties use the donations brought and rose by individuals to help the candidates openly or even use the soft money to attack their opponents (SparkNotes,).
3. Oxfam fights in opposition to poverty and unfairness but it has witnessed how rich individuals do capture political institutions at the cost of the rest of the people. This brings in power disparity.
Embezzlement
Embezzlement is the act of deceitfully keeping assets with aim of stealing by the who have been entrusted with the property.
1. Senator Sampson’s abused his position as an attorney supervising foreclosed property between 1998 and 2008 (Colvin, …show more content…
It goes far beyond seeking and paying bribes. A recent Gallup poll showed that between 2006 and 2013, the proportion of Americans who believe corruption is widespread throughout government increased from 59% to 79%. Another poll by the American National Election Studies (ANES) covering the period of 1964 to 2008 showed that 79% of voters from 29% believe government was run by a few big self-interests. We need to return to the fundamentals of our founding fathers where public office was a public service and not the pursuit of self and partisan
Political corruption is the art of illegal and unethical exploitation of the position one holds in office or in politics for his or her own gains and interest. The individuals misuses the resources meant to be shared and distributed equally to the public in order to make personal profits (Gyekye, 2013).
Campaign spending and donations in exchange for favors
In campaign spending and donations involves the wealthy donating funds and make large campaigns for particular politicians who hold the same interest as the donors. Money from the donors controls the political interest for some individuals (Walker, 2011). For example:
1. In 2012 Jonathan Soros raised 2.7 million dollars and spent it to sponsor nine candidates. This …show more content…
During the ousting of House Majority leader, Dave Brat accused Eric Cantor of partnering with Wall Street to protect pal capitalism (Osnos, 2014).
Personal money in direct exchange for favors
There are several examples where by people use their money to gain direct exchange to for favors and personal interest which are can be accessed through specific individuals.
1. According to Lee Drutman, in ‘What do rich political donors get for their contributions?’ There is an argument that they buy favors like ambassadorships and other prime posts (Drutman, 2012).
2. The political parties use the donations brought and rose by individuals to help the candidates openly or even use the soft money to attack their opponents (SparkNotes,).
3. Oxfam fights in opposition to poverty and unfairness but it has witnessed how rich individuals do capture political institutions at the cost of the rest of the people. This brings in power disparity.
Embezzlement
Embezzlement is the act of deceitfully keeping assets with aim of stealing by the who have been entrusted with the property.
1. Senator Sampson’s abused his position as an attorney supervising foreclosed property between 1998 and 2008 (Colvin, …show more content…
It goes far beyond seeking and paying bribes. A recent Gallup poll showed that between 2006 and 2013, the proportion of Americans who believe corruption is widespread throughout government increased from 59% to 79%. Another poll by the American National Election Studies (ANES) covering the period of 1964 to 2008 showed that 79% of voters from 29% believe government was run by a few big self-interests. We need to return to the fundamentals of our founding fathers where public office was a public service and not the pursuit of self and partisan