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Pandemona
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amazingxkcd
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ThomasjServo
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On May 27 2015 22:07 amazingxkcd wrote: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyi8VXGMtd4&feature=player_embedded This guy is like a real life Nick Naylor from Thank you for Smoking. | ||
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amazingxkcd
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RowdierBob
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Ferrose
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On May 27 2015 16:56 Greg_J wrote: I'm sure Sepp Blatter will make sure anyone likely to vote for him who is currently in jail will still be aloud to vote for him somehow. Plot twist: the only people getting thrown in jail are the ones that didn't support Blatter in the first place. | ||
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Pandemona
Charlie Sheens House51493 Posts
On May 27 2015 22:30 Ferrose wrote: Plot twist: the only people getting thrown in jail are the ones that didn't support Blatter in the first place. Haha shit is getting 24 level! xD | ||
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ThomasjServo
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On May 27 2015 22:25 RowdierBob wrote: The cynic in me can't help but think this is just window dressing. A few symbolic heads will roll but the show will continue at FIFA. Rich people punishment, of course. | ||
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TriO
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lprk
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amazingxkcd
GRAND OLD AMERICA16375 Posts
Just remember that for a RICO case to go through FIFA would have to be designated a criminal organisation. If that happens the DOJ would sieze control of any FIFA assets it could. There are some very bad endings to this case. | ||
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ThomasjServo
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On May 27 2015 23:44 amazingxkcd wrote: http://www.reddit.com/r/soccer/comments/37fhty/serious_fifa_officials_arrested_on_corruption/crmdcfu Did they say they were going after them using RICO and I missed it? | ||
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Pandemona
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Steveling
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RvB
Netherlands6263 Posts
On May 28 2015 00:08 Pandemona wrote: I dont think USA could ever get its hand on FIFA even if it "wanted" too it would never touch FIFA. It can't be touched due to how big it is. Just imagine the world waking up to the news "FIFA taken over by American Department of Justice" lolol football would officially be broken xd The FIFA is just a football organisation, the USA can do whatever the hell they want with them. | ||
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Pandemona
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lprk
Poland2249 Posts
On May 28 2015 00:17 Pandemona wrote: They cant touch a world organization can they? Surely not if it has nothing to do with America? I guess im completely out of touch with the world if America can go, wait what some corrupt dealings going on in the English FA, ok we're shutting you down? (this is taking it to the extreme of course) FIFA is organisation based in Zurich so they can do to them whatever Swiss government will let them to do. | ||
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ThomasjServo
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On May 28 2015 00:17 Pandemona wrote: They cant touch a world organization can they? Surely not if it has nothing to do with America? I guess im completely out of touch with the world if America can go, wait what some corrupt dealings going on in the English FA, ok we're shutting you down? (this is taking it to the extreme of course) They could also get them for tax and financials like they did Capone. Some of the best ways to get at the powerful is poor financial records, or failure to hide the financial indiscretions. | ||
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zeo
Serbia6336 Posts
On May 28 2015 00:17 Pandemona wrote: They cant touch a world organization can they? Surely not if it has nothing to do with America? I guess im completely out of touch with the world if America can go, wait what some corrupt dealings going on in the English FA, ok we're shutting you down? (this is taking it to the extreme of course) If the US asked Cameron to arrest someone he will do it without hesitation. The reason why its difficult to touch these people is because you can't just barge into the UN/EU/FIFA and start arresting foreign citizens, you need all the countries working together. These football bigwigs have a lot of influence among the elite class in most EU (especially eastern European) countries and there will always be someone to make sure a file gets lost or another subject becomes more important. edit: I think there would be serious political repercussions if a politician just goes in and dismantles the FA. There are a lot of 'but you are killing ESPORTS' as the go-to reaction to everything... So you can imagine the shitstorm if someone pulls a Thatcher in English football today. | ||
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sharkie
Austria18573 Posts
On May 27 2015 22:30 Ferrose wrote: Plot twist: the only people getting thrown in jail are the ones that didn't support Blatter in the first place. Since Blatter himself wasn't arrested this is pretty much a given no? Blatter would never allow his supporters get arrested. | ||
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