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'''Corruption in Creeperopolis''' has permeated several segments of society – political, economic, and social – and has greatly affected the country's legitimacy, transparency, accountability, and effectiveness{{citation needed|date=September 2019}} | '''Corruption in Creeperopolis''' has permeated several segments of society – political, economic, and social – and has greatly affected the country's legitimacy, transparency, accountability, and effectiveness.{{citation needed|date=September 2019}} Many of these dimensions have evolved as a product of Creeperopolis' legacy of elite, oligarchic, and royal consolidation of power and authoritarian rule. According to multiple international sources, since the [[2003 Creeperian Coup D'état]] and rise of [[Alexander II of Creeperopolis|Alexander II]] as [[List of Creeperian Monarchs|Emperor of Creeperopolis]], corruption has increased and is running rampant in [[Creeperopolis]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nationstates.net/page=rmb/postid=36365215|title=Alyibuhu Live - Anti-Atheism and Corruption in Creeperopolis|date=September 6, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nationstates.net/page=rmb/postid=36365107|title=Xavian News Network - Blatant Corruption Between the Creeperian and Quebecshirite Governments|date=September 6, 2019}}</ref> These accusations of rampant corruption were ignored by the [[Grandmaster of Quebecshire]] [[André Bellerose]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nationstates.net/page=rmb/postid=36365139|title=Quebecshite-Creeperian Press Conference, Grandmaster of Quebecshire|date=September 6, 2019}}</ref> and denied by Emperor Alexander II.{{citation needed|date=September 2019}} | ||
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= Corrupt Imperial and Parliamentary Rule = | = Corrupt Imperial and Parliamentary Rule = | ||
Although the [[List of Creeperian | Although the [[List of Creeperian Monarchs|Creeperian Monarchy]] has been in power almost continuously since 1231, it maintained power through military force and often times corruption through bribery and embezzlement. Even during the [[First Parliament of Creeperopolis|first]] and [[Second Parliament of Creeperopolis|second]] Parliaments, Creeperopolis was characterized by a system in which politicians provided bribes to their constituents in exchange for support and votes for election or reelection. This type of clientelism constructed a platform through which political corruption had the opportunity to flourish: little political competition and organization outside of the dominant parties existed; it was not possible to independently contest the [[Conservative Party (Creeperopolis)|Conservative]]-[[Liberal Party (Creeperopolis)|Liberal]] or [[Creeperian Conservative Coalition|CCC]]-[[Peoples' Social Coalition|CSP]] system. Political contestation equated to political, economic, and social isolation and neglect. The parties remained securely in power and government accountability was low. | ||
Hierarchization was the norm. Power was consolidated in the hands of an elite few, and even more narrowly, the [[Prime Minister of Creeperopolis|Prime Minister]] and [[List of Creeperian Monarchs|King/Emperor]] controlled almost all of the practical power in the government. Few checks were set on elected officials’ actions throughout the Conservative-Liberal and CCC-CSP unbroken reign. Consequently, sustained corrupt party rule yielded low levels of transparency and legitimacy within the Creeperian Parliaments. Hundred of years of power provided an opportunity for corruption to accumulate and become increasingly complex. Civil society developed around economic interest aggregation that was organized by the clientelistic government; the parties allowed citizens to collectively bargain under the condition that they would continue to provide political loyalty to the parties and government. | Hierarchization was the norm. Power was consolidated in the hands of an elite few, and even more narrowly, the [[Prime Minister of Creeperopolis|Prime Minister]] and [[List of Creeperian Monarchs|King/Emperor]] controlled almost all of the practical power in the government. Few checks were set on elected officials’ actions throughout the Conservative-Liberal and CCC-CSP unbroken reign. Consequently, sustained corrupt party rule yielded low levels of transparency and legitimacy within the Creeperian Parliaments. Hundred of years of power provided an opportunity for corruption to accumulate and become increasingly complex. Civil society developed around economic interest aggregation that was organized by the clientelistic government; the parties allowed citizens to collectively bargain under the condition that they would continue to provide political loyalty to the parties and government. | ||
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With this type of institutionalized corruption, the political path in Creeperopolis was very narrow. There were specified political participation channels (the parties) and selective electoral mobilization (party members). These issues, deeply engrained in Creeperopolis' political culture over the course of the Parliaments' existence, have continued to generate and institutionalize political corruption in today's Creeperopolis' [[Council of Mayors]] and reigning monarchy, long after Parliament ceased to exist. | With this type of institutionalized corruption, the political path in Creeperopolis was very narrow. There were specified political participation channels (the parties) and selective electoral mobilization (party members). These issues, deeply engrained in Creeperopolis' political culture over the course of the Parliaments' existence, have continued to generate and institutionalize political corruption in today's Creeperopolis' [[Council of Mayors]] and reigning monarchy, long after Parliament ceased to exist. | ||
Now that Creeperopolis is a one-party imperial state under the [[Creeperian Initiative]], corruption remains embedded in Creeperian culture{{citation needed|date=September 2019}} | Now that Creeperopolis is a one-party imperial state under the [[Creeperian Initiative]], corruption remains embedded in Creeperian culture.{{citation needed|date=September 2019}} | ||
=== Bribery === | === Bribery === | ||
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Some businesses have suggested that facilitation payments are demanded from the authorities when conducting commercial activities in Creeperopolis and the government often shows favoritism towards certain well-connected companies. | Some businesses have suggested that facilitation payments are demanded from the authorities when conducting commercial activities in Creeperopolis and the government often shows favoritism towards certain well-connected companies. | ||
Sources claim that rampant bribery in the [[Creeperian Armed Forces|Creeperian military]] has allowed the rampant [[Senvarian Liberation Front|insurgent]], [[Mara Salvatrucha|gang]], and [[Militarist Nationalist Front|death squad]] violence in [[Senvar (department)|southern Creeperopolis]] to get out of control. Parts of the south are effectively controlled and governed by insurgents, gangs, and death squads{{citation needed|date=September 2019}} | Sources claim that rampant bribery in the [[Creeperian Armed Forces|Creeperian military]] has allowed the rampant [[Senvarian Liberation Front|insurgent]], [[Mara Salvatrucha|gang]], and [[Militarist Nationalist Front|death squad]] violence in [[Senvar (department)|southern Creeperopolis]] to get out of control. Parts of the south are effectively controlled and governed by insurgents, gangs, and death squads.{{citation needed|date=September 2019}} There are also allegations that the death squad [[Militarist Nationalist Front|FRENAMI]] is operated by the [[Creeperopolis|government]],{{citation needed|date=September 2019}} claims the government vehemently deny. | ||
Following the announcement of ''[[Bio Workes]]'', a Quebecshirite company,'s plans to open a new manufacturing complex in [[Tuxtla Martínez]], [[Creeperopolis]], on September 7, 2019<ref>https://www.nationstates.net/page=rmb/postid=36371850</ref> and the Creeperian government's ready acceptance (although with several conditions)<ref>https://www.nationstates.net/page=rmb/postid=36371882</ref>, there are rumors that bribes, kickbacks, and political and economic favors allowed an agreement to be reached{{citation needed|date=September 2019}} | Following the announcement of ''[[Bio Workes]]'', a Quebecshirite company,'s plans to open a new manufacturing complex in [[Tuxtla Martínez]], [[Creeperopolis]], on September 7, 2019<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nationstates.net/page=rmb/postid=36371850|title=Investment of Bio Workes, Bio Workes Announcement|date=September 7, 2019}}</ref> and the Creeperian government's ready acceptance (although with several conditions)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nationstates.net/page=rmb/postid=36371882|title=Investment of Bio Workes, Creeperian Announcement|date=September 7, 2019}}</ref>, there are rumors that bribes, kickbacks, and political and economic favors allowed an agreement to be reached.{{citation needed|date=September 2019}} | ||
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=== Cronyism === | === Cronyism === | ||
The Creeperian [[Council of Mayors]] was established following the [[Creeperian Civil War]] in 1949, but it wasn't and still isn't a democratic entity. Each member is hand picked by the Emperor himself leading to several allegations of cronyism where the Emperor picks those who specifically will do whatever he demands in exchange for political gains{{citation needed|date=September 2019}} | The Creeperian [[Council of Mayors]] was established following the [[Creeperian Civil War]] in 1949, but it wasn't and still isn't a democratic entity. Each member is hand picked by the Emperor himself leading to several allegations of cronyism where the Emperor picks those who specifically will do whatever he demands in exchange for political gains.{{citation needed|date=September 2019}} | ||
Following a state visit by the [[Grandmaster of Quebecshire]], rumors have begun circulating that [[André Bellerose]] suggested to Alexander II to hand out several bribes and political favors to [[Senvar (department)|Senvarian]] politicians to help pacify and stabilize the region{{citation needed|date=September 2019}} | Following a state visit by the [[Grandmaster of Quebecshire]], rumors have begun circulating that [[André Bellerose]] suggested to Alexander II to hand out several bribes and political favors to [[Senvar (department)|Senvarian]] politicians to help pacify and stabilize the region.{{citation needed|date=September 2019}} These rumors were denied by Alexander II and André Bellerose. | ||
Allegations have appeared against Alexander II accusing him of ordering the [[National Intelligence Directorate|DINA]] to assassinate several Council Mayors in order to end wars and protests.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nationstates.net/page=rmb/postid=37220228|title=Gaceta Creeperiano - Assassination of Ramón Nores Murillo|date=December 21, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nationstates.net/page=rmb/postid=37378410|title=Gaceta Creeperiano - Suicide of Israel Encarnación Aguayo|date=January 15, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nationstates.net/page=rmb/postid=37387201|title=Gaceta Creeperiano - Assassination of Adán Tamayo Navarro|date=January 16, 2020}}</ref> | |||
= Anti-Corruption Efforts = | = Anti-Corruption Efforts = | ||
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Foreign Media outlets have called out the rampant Creeperian corruption such as [[Greater Sacramento]]'s ''[[Alyibuhu Live]]'' and [[Gjorka]]'s ''[[Xavian News Network]]'' during a press conference between [[Grandmaster of Quebecshire]] [[André Bellerose]] and [[List of Creeperian Monarchs|Emperor of Creeperopolis]] [[Alexander II of Creeperopolis|Alexander II]] on September 6, 2019. | Foreign Media outlets have called out the rampant Creeperian corruption such as [[Greater Sacramento]]'s ''[[Alyibuhu Live]]'' and [[Gjorka]]'s ''[[Xavian News Network]]'' during a press conference between [[Grandmaster of Quebecshire]] [[André Bellerose]] and [[List of Creeperian Monarchs|Emperor of Creeperopolis]] [[Alexander II of Creeperopolis|Alexander II]] on September 6, 2019. | ||
Both networks were subsequently barred from entering or broadcasting in Creeperopolis for the foreseeable future the following day. The Gjorkan reporter was deported on September 7, 2019.<ref>https://www.nationstates.net/page=rmb/postid=36371882</ref> | Both networks were subsequently barred from entering or broadcasting in Creeperopolis for the foreseeable future the following day. The Gjorkan reporter was deported on September 7, 2019.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nationstates.net/page=rmb/postid=36371882|title=Gaceta Creeperiano - Deportation of Gjorkan Reporter|date=September 7, 2019}}</ref> | ||
= References = | = References = | ||
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Corruption in Creeperopolis has permeated several segments of society – political, economic, and social – and has greatly affected the country's legitimacy, transparency, accountability, and effectiveness.[citation needed] Many of these dimensions have evolved as a product of Creeperopolis' legacy of elite, oligarchic, and royal consolidation of power and authoritarian rule. According to multiple international sources, since the 2003 Creeperian Coup D'état and rise of Alexander II as Emperor of Creeperopolis, corruption has increased and is running rampant in Creeperopolis.[1][2] These accusations of rampant corruption were ignored by the Grandmaster of Quebecshire André Bellerose[3] and denied by Emperor Alexander II.[citation needed]
Corrupt Imperial and Parliamentary Rule
Although the Creeperian Monarchy has been in power almost continuously since 1231, it maintained power through military force and often times corruption through bribery and embezzlement. Even during the first and second Parliaments, Creeperopolis was characterized by a system in which politicians provided bribes to their constituents in exchange for support and votes for election or reelection. This type of clientelism constructed a platform through which political corruption had the opportunity to flourish: little political competition and organization outside of the dominant parties existed; it was not possible to independently contest the Conservative-Liberal or CCC-CSP system. Political contestation equated to political, economic, and social isolation and neglect. The parties remained securely in power and government accountability was low.
Hierarchization was the norm. Power was consolidated in the hands of an elite few, and even more narrowly, the Prime Minister and King/Emperor controlled almost all of the practical power in the government. Few checks were set on elected officials’ actions throughout the Conservative-Liberal and CCC-CSP unbroken reign. Consequently, sustained corrupt party rule yielded low levels of transparency and legitimacy within the Creeperian Parliaments. Hundred of years of power provided an opportunity for corruption to accumulate and become increasingly complex. Civil society developed around economic interest aggregation that was organized by the clientelistic government; the parties allowed citizens to collectively bargain under the condition that they would continue to provide political loyalty to the parties and government.
With this type of institutionalized corruption, the political path in Creeperopolis was very narrow. There were specified political participation channels (the parties) and selective electoral mobilization (party members). These issues, deeply engrained in Creeperopolis' political culture over the course of the Parliaments' existence, have continued to generate and institutionalize political corruption in today's Creeperopolis' Council of Mayors and reigning monarchy, long after Parliament ceased to exist.
Now that Creeperopolis is a one-party imperial state under the Creeperian Initiative, corruption remains embedded in Creeperian culture.[citation needed]
Bribery
Some businesses have suggested that facilitation payments are demanded from the authorities when conducting commercial activities in Creeperopolis and the government often shows favoritism towards certain well-connected companies.
Sources claim that rampant bribery in the Creeperian military has allowed the rampant insurgent, gang, and death squad violence in southern Creeperopolis to get out of control. Parts of the south are effectively controlled and governed by insurgents, gangs, and death squads.[citation needed] There are also allegations that the death squad FRENAMI is operated by the government,[citation needed] claims the government vehemently deny.
Following the announcement of Bio Workes, a Quebecshirite company,'s plans to open a new manufacturing complex in Tuxtla Martínez, Creeperopolis, on September 7, 2019[4] and the Creeperian government's ready acceptance (although with several conditions)[5], there are rumors that bribes, kickbacks, and political and economic favors allowed an agreement to be reached.[citation needed]
2007 Train Disaster
After the Tuxtla Martínez Train Disaster and the discovery of bribes sent by the National Coffee and Sugar Corporation to the Creeperian Railroad Networks, the CEO's of both companies were put on trial for criminal negligence, corruption, twelve counts of manslaughter, and endangerment of the public. To the surprise of the nation, both were acquitted of all charges by the courts and the Creeperian government. It is highly believed both CORNACA and RFC bribed both the judge and government officials to drop their charges.
Cronyism
The Creeperian Council of Mayors was established following the Creeperian Civil War in 1949, but it wasn't and still isn't a democratic entity. Each member is hand picked by the Emperor himself leading to several allegations of cronyism where the Emperor picks those who specifically will do whatever he demands in exchange for political gains.[citation needed]
Following a state visit by the Grandmaster of Quebecshire, rumors have begun circulating that André Bellerose suggested to Alexander II to hand out several bribes and political favors to Senvarian politicians to help pacify and stabilize the region.[citation needed] These rumors were denied by Alexander II and André Bellerose.
Allegations have appeared against Alexander II accusing him of ordering the DINA to assassinate several Council Mayors in order to end wars and protests.[6][7][8]
Anti-Corruption Efforts
The Creeperian government claims to be doing all it can to root out government corruption while foreign media outlets claim government corruption is rampant.
Media Coverage
Foreign Media outlets have called out the rampant Creeperian corruption such as Greater Sacramento's Alyibuhu Live and Gjorka's Xavian News Network during a press conference between Grandmaster of Quebecshire André Bellerose and Emperor of Creeperopolis Alexander II on September 6, 2019.
Both networks were subsequently barred from entering or broadcasting in Creeperopolis for the foreseeable future the following day. The Gjorkan reporter was deported on September 7, 2019.[9]
References
- ↑ "Alyibuhu Live - Anti-Atheism and Corruption in Creeperopolis". September 6, 2019.
- ↑ "Xavian News Network - Blatant Corruption Between the Creeperian and Quebecshirite Governments". September 6, 2019.
- ↑ "Quebecshite-Creeperian Press Conference, Grandmaster of Quebecshire". September 6, 2019.
- ↑ "Investment of Bio Workes, Bio Workes Announcement". September 7, 2019.
- ↑ "Investment of Bio Workes, Creeperian Announcement". September 7, 2019.
- ↑ "Gaceta Creeperiano - Assassination of Ramón Nores Murillo". December 21, 2019.
- ↑ "Gaceta Creeperiano - Suicide of Israel Encarnación Aguayo". January 15, 2020.
- ↑ "Gaceta Creeperiano - Assassination of Adán Tamayo Navarro". January 16, 2020.
- ↑ "Gaceta Creeperiano - Deportation of Gjorkan Reporter". September 7, 2019.
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