In a kleptocracy,
the corrupt is forgiven,
the official is bribed,
the inept is rewarded,
the politician is idolized,
the honest is punished,
and the citizen forgotten.
Any resemblance to reality
is not pure coincidence.
— Andre M. Chang
Originally posted on June, 16, 2024, on https://andremchang.github.io/_post/2024-06-16-kleptocracy_at_its_best.html