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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:
--- Quote from: 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?
--- End quote ---
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.
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