Microsoft's Jack Abramoff Arrested

[DavidB]

No, Jack Abramoff doesn't really work for Microsoft (at least not officially). He's just associated with the lobby... er, law firm of Preston, Gates & Ellis. Gates is a reference to Bill Gates' father, William, who's a founding partner of one of America's sleaziest legal operations. (Or is it fair to call it legal?)

I should also point out that the Seattle Weekly itself is corrupt. They alternate between cheerleading for Microsoft and pretending to be a whistleblower. I haven't yet figured out what their angle is on this one, but I wouldn't be surprised if there's a Microsoft link or two they aren't telling us about.

http://www.seattleweekly.com/features/0533/050817_news_abramoff.php

[Refalm]

GOP? I heard in a news story somewhere that Bill Gates was a Democrat, because he was against the war in Iraq.

What do you think, DavidB?

[DavidB]

GOP? I heard in a news story somewhere that Bill Gates was a Democrat, because he was against the war in Iraq.

What do you think, DavidB?

I wasn't aware that Bill Gates had taken a stand on anything. I think he's an apolitical whore who will support any group that helps him screw the taxpayers.

Seattle's King County Democrats - among America's most corrupt - are certainly corrupt. But I think Gates is currently more Republican on the national level. Remember, Microsoft was sued under the Clinton administration. Everyone knew George W. Bush would rescue him from justice if he got elected.

[DBX_5]

DavidB - we kindof have the same thing here - the whole 'canwest' newservice

(via http://www.canada.com )

is plain gossip celebrity stuff mostly, (from the Province, go pick up one of those, then try the Vancouver Sun (which is better )

I guess we have some things in common, your northly neighbours.

[Kintaro]

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/politics/2002440794_ncsl15m.html
http://www.townhall.com/columnists/pauljacob/pj20050807.shtml

Yeah, it appears according to the press that Bill Gates is only political when his company is under fire and it gives him benefits.

[DavidB]

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/politics/2002440794_ncsl15m.html
http://www.townhall.com/columnists/pauljacob/pj20050807.shtml

Yeah, it appears according to the press that Bill Gates is only political when his company is under fire and it gives him benefits.

That reminds me of something I thought was rather interesting. The last time I ran for office, I made Microsoft a major campaign theme. I blasted M$ and Microsoft both on my campaign website, in my statement in the Voters Pamphlet and in the one free televised appearance I was allowed to make.

Of course, NOT ONE local (or national) newspaper mentioned Microsoft in relation to my campaign. But somewhere around the end of theh campaign, I saw an interesting article in a local paper. It said Microsoft executives had decided they were going to get more involved in local politics. Go figure.

[davidnix71]

I live in Fort Lauderdale. Gus Boulis murder is still unsolved. There was mention of this in the "Scum" Sentinel today. Somebody went medieval on Boulis and I think the feds are shaking some trees looking for leads. Boulis owned Sun Cruz.

Too much of that kind of stuff happens here in 'paradise'.

Two weeks after OJ was arrested, the guy who took the fall for him when OJ was busted for selling coke in college, was found assasinated in Pembroke Pines.

[DavidB]

I live in Fort Lauderdale. Gus Boulis murder is still unsolved. There was mention of this in the "Scum" Sentinel today. Somebody went medieval on Boulis and I think the feds are shaking some trees looking for leads. Boulis owned Sun Cruz.

Too much of that kind of stuff happens here in 'paradise'.

Two weeks after OJ was arrested, the guy who took the fall for him when OJ was busted for selling coke in college, was found assasinated in Pembroke Pines.

Wow, this sounds pretty deep. Imagine if Abramoff somehow connected Bill Gates to 9/11? But then, Gates is already connected to the Republican Party, which is about the same thing, right?

[Kintaro]

Imagine Abramoff connected Bill Gates to being a BUSINESSMAN.

Really, all businessmen should be put up against the wall and killed, not just Bill Gates. Along with lawyers, and USPO workers.

[Orethrius]

Imagine Abramoff connected Bill Gates to being a BUSINESSMAN.

Really, all businessmen should be put up against the wall and killed, not just Bill Gates. Along with lawyers, and USPO workers.

I'm pretty sure they're armed with automatic weap...

Oh, right, PATENT OFFICE not POSTAL SERVICE.  

Still, they ARE government workers, so what I said still stands.

[MarathoN]

Hahaha, The Postal Service "We kill for free."

[Orethrius]

Hahaha, The Postal Service "We kill for free."

What the hell kinda name is "Jack Abramoff" anyways?  I mean, I understand *MY* name and all, being Irish, but that guy must be just MERCILESSLY tormented.  :thumbup:

[MarathoN]

Hmm I'm Irish descent (my whole family are Irish ), what part of Ireland are ya from?

[Orethrius]

Hmm I'm Irish descent (my whole family are Irish ), what part of Ireland are ya from?

Bah, I dunno the particular county if that's what you're asking, I meant the name more than anything.  Still nice to meet another expatriate of the Emerald Isle, when are we going back (away from this shithole)?  

[MarathoN]

Ireland rules, my dad and sister are going to Ireland next week to see our cousins (for the second time this year).

I wish I could go... so badly, I'd love to see my cousins, haven't seen them in about 8 years... :rolleyes:

Westport, County Mayo is where my close family are from. (Uncles/Aunts/Cousins)

My mum is from Clara, County Offaly.