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Which is worse - bribery or blackmail?; Ecclestone's not like the rest of us, subject to the law.
Topic Started: Aug 5 2014, 01:21 PM (1,539 Views)
tafkaj

So, you're pulled up in front of The Beak and this is what happens:

German Prosecutors: "We're told that you bribed someone in order to achieve a business deal, and bribery is illegal. What do you say to that?"

Bernie Eccelstone: "Well, it's nonsense, of course, but I don't want all my business dealings being rehearsed in these public courts."

Germans: "Well, I'm afraid they will be made public in a public trial - unless ... "

Eccelstone: "What?"

Germans: "Well, you could possibly avoid a trial altogether if you were to make a donation to the German Policeman's Ball ... "

Eccelstone: "Oh - that sounds reasonable ... How does £60m sound?"

Germans: "That's very generous of you, Mr Ecclestone - it's been a pleasure doing business with you."

Why should the rest of us abide by the law ... ?
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Mobson
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I couldn't believe my ears when I heard this...effing little squid Eccles...money talks, he walks <cool>
Edited by Mobson, Aug 5 2014, 04:32 PM.
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waiting4atickle
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Wonderful. We won't prosecute you for bribery if you bribe us even more.

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Norm Deplume
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Don't mention the war ! ! !
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