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“The real issue is the integrity of the political process. There was collusion between high government and the industry to get this through before the public had a chance to be heard.” Bill Moyer, Jan 20'12, re: Obama's rejection of the Keystone pipeline from Alberta to Texas
Collusion – perfect word.
Collusion between oil industry and Harper government is what we're seeing here in Canada.
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At what point does collusion become corruption? Some including myself, would say that we are beyond that point now.
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I think we're well beyond that point. I'm beginning to think it's been planned for a long time.
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