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by data_spy 1890 days ago
In this case, it was actually a Governor who didn't know math more so than corruption. At least for the original terms in 2017.
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Do you actually believe that? Gov. Walker was notorious for various other corrupt activities as well.

In other terms, grey's law applies here: Any sufficiently advanced incompetence is indistinguishable from malice

It would be corruption if he personally benefits from the project, e.g. by selling land to Foxconn. I don't know the specific details to know if it really was a case of corruption.
A load of bitcoin in a hidden wallet? Not that visible. Easy to disguise.

The payoff could be very hard to find, but the malfeasance in public office is clear as day.