corruption convictions among 35 most populous states

[Linus Van Pelt]

(or at least those where they get caught, of course )

[Franzl]

I've seen that study before.

In my opinion....although the states listed make sense.....number of convictions per capita isn't really entirely indicative of the actual level of corruption.

[Eraserhead]

I'm a little surprised that NJ isn't higher.

[Sam Spade]

New Mexico isn't even on the chart.  Does that mean it's "off" the charts [qm]

[WillK]

New Mexico isn't even on the chart.  Does that mean it's "off" the charts [qm]

I'm fairly certain that only the 15 small states (by population) were not included.

[paul718]

I'm a little surprised that NJ isn't higher.

beat me to it

[Sam Spade]

New Mexico isn't even on the chart.  Does that mean it's "off" the charts [qm]

I'm fairly certain that only the 15 small states (by population) were not included.

Then the chart really is useless.

[Lunar]

CONVICTIONS  -- the best political criminals aren't caught


Also, you need to have an overzealous attorney general or whatever to really rack up the convicts

[Linus Van Pelt]

New Mexico isn't even on the chart.  Does that mean it's "off" the charts [qm]

I'm fairly certain that only the 15 small states (by population) were not included.

Then the chart really is useless.

Yeah, obviously should have noticed this - that'll teach me to post in a hurry. Anyway, title changed.

[Eraserhead]

New Mexico isn't even on the chart.  Does that mean it's "off" the charts [qm]

Are you pretending to be Al now?

[Sam Spade]

New Mexico isn't even on the chart.  Does that mean it's "off" the charts [qm]

Are you pretending to be Al now?

I do the [qm] thing when posting any joke or comment Al would similarly make.  Merely an amusement.