August 11, 2010

The lust for corruption


Politician: Remember... during the holy fasting month we should control our passion and lust.

Man: Including the lust for corruption?

Politician: Let me get back to you on that one...

While the political elite make a big show of observing the rituals of the holy fasting month, it is little more than an exercise in polishing their public image and corruption, political horse-trading and the misuse of power continues unabated.

Kompas - August 11, 2010