The fact that Russians and Ukrainians are spying on one another shouldn't come as much of a surprise to anyone.  Spies have been used for thousands of years, and will be used for thousands more.  Even major corporations use spies in their competitors corporations to get an edge on the competition. However, this latest spy trouble between Russia and Ukraine is turning into a joke.  Not so much the spying, but the information regarding the spying.  While it is hard to find... Full Story

I have written about the concept that "Russia plays Chess and America plays Checkers!" This is nothing new to you if you have followed my blog for years. I found an article that plays that same theme. The problem with the article is that it is a Western scare tactic article. When you read it it is heavily swayed to a bias against Russia. It does touch upon truths about both sides and their techniques of playing the game. It relies heavily upon the evil Russian and bringing back the "cold war... Full Story

As Shimon Peres drags Israel into the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, the staggering costs for the country were clarified. Visiting secretary-general of the OECD brought us three demands. Israel must fight corruption in her defense industry – in other words, to stop paying bribes to third world’s officials in charge of military procurement. That would leave Israel with no export markets as bribes are part of the business there. Israel must strengthen... Full Story

While it is no secret that Ukraine is an overly corrupt nation that excels in bribery, the recent attempt to bribe, or some may say blackmail, US officials in order to secure further IMF funding is audacious to ridiculous extremes. In December Ukrainian officials descended on Washington with one overriding mission –to convince the Obama administration that without the financial help of the IMF, Ukraine might be unable to supply the EU with Russian gas this winter. This badly disguised... Full Story

As Blackwater's (now Xe) reputation deteriorates, US Government contracts aren't slowing in pace.  It turns out that after the September 2007 incident in which Blackwater mercenaries slaughtered 17 Iraqi civilians, Blackwater executives quickly turned to bribery in order to quell the calls to oust Blackwater from Iraq.   Top executives at Blackwater Worldwide authorized secret payments of about $1 million to Iraqi officials that were intended to silence their criticism and buy... Full Story

Detroit, USA Detroit councilwoman Monica Conyers, wife of Detroit Democrat John Conyers who chairs the House Judiciary Committee in Congress, pleaded guilty today for taking bribes. U.S. District Judge Avern Cohn said, "The defendant now stands convicted." She can be convicted for up to 5 years of prison for one count of conspiring to commit bribery.   She has long been under suspicion in the Synagro bribery probe, not least because she had been a vocal opponent of the contract before suddenly... Full Story