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It seems that the only thing I hear about in the news anymore is incompetent governments. Is it just me, or are western democracies just getting more corrupt?
Plame Affair, Blunket Resigning, Paris Violence, Sponsorship Scandal
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In summary, the conversation discusses the prevalence of incompetent governments in the news and questions whether western democracies are becoming more corrupt. It is also mentioned that news has become a profitable business and there may be a correlation between the amount of news and the amount of money made. However, it is noted that news outlets may resort to exaggeration or creating false stories during slower news cycles.
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Pengwuino
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Or news is becoming a more profitable business
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I thought the two were correlated.Pengwuino said:
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Pengwuino
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Not really. You make more money when there's more news to report... but that doesn't mean you can't just make crap up or overhype minor stories when things are calm.
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Is that some kind of confession Pengwuino??Pengwuino said:
What is the Plame Affair and why is it significant?
The Plame Affair, also known as the CIA leak scandal, refers to the disclosure of CIA agent Valerie Plame's identity by members of the George W. Bush administration in 2003. This revelation was seen as retaliation against Plame's husband, Joseph Wilson, who had publicly criticized the administration's justification for the Iraq War. The incident sparked a debate over government accountability and the protection of intelligence agents.
Why did David Blunkett resign as British Home Secretary?
David Blunkett resigned as British Home Secretary in 2004 after it was revealed that he had fast-tracked a visa application for his ex-lover's nanny. This raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest and abuse of power. Blunkett's resignation sparked a debate over the ethical conduct of government officials.
What was the cause of the violence in Paris in 2005, known as the "Paris Riots"?
The Paris Riots of 2005 were sparked by the deaths of two teenagers who were electrocuted while hiding from police in an electrical substation. This event ignited long-standing tensions between the police and residents of the primarily immigrant and low-income suburbs surrounding Paris. The riots lasted for three weeks and brought attention to issues of discrimination, unemployment, and social inequality in France.
What is the Sponsorship Scandal in Canada?
The Sponsorship Scandal, also known as AdScam, refers to a political scandal in Canada that involved the misuse of public funds for political gain. It was discovered that the Canadian government had been using federal sponsorship funds for advertising in Quebec to promote the Liberal Party and its candidates, rather than for their intended purpose of promoting Canada as a whole. This scandal led to a major investigation and a change in government.
What were the consequences of the Sponsorship Scandal?
The Sponsorship Scandal had significant consequences in Canada, including the resignation of several high-ranking government officials and the defeat of the Liberal Party in the 2006 federal election. It also led to major reforms in government accountability and transparency, as well as changes in political donation and fundraising laws. The scandal continues to be a topic of debate in Canadian politics and has had a lasting impact on public trust in government.
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