[Lutger]

You are being sarcastic right?

> The CPI measures perception of corruption due to the difficulty of measuring absolute levels of corruption

So the difference consists primarily in perception, the slickness of it all as you put it? How well we can hide corruption with a facade of legality and civility. Somehow the crude briefcase full of cash feels more honest and direct.

[gruez]

"a facade of legality and civility" is literally the point of rule of law. It's why if you detain someone it's a crime, but if the police do it it's normal law enforcement.