OT - Halliburton and Taxes

Well, that's a relief.

Ed Huntress

Loral comes to mind first.

Gunner The two highest achievements of the human mind are the twin concepts of "loyalty" and "duty." Whenever these twin concepts fall into disrepute -- get out of there fast! You may possibly save yourself, but it is too late to save that society. It is doomed. " Lazarus Long

On Wed, 25 Feb 2004 08:06:28 GMT, Gunner brought forth from the murky depths:

The Chinese gave the Loral Corp. to Clinton?!?

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Actually, according to the Federal Election Commission reports, the average RNC contribution is $20 or less. They have developed an amazingly effective grass roots fund raising mechanism. So they no longer have to depend heavily on big donors.

It is the Democrat party which has to depend on big contributors for the bulk of their funds. (Unsurprising I guess, since the bulk of the supporters of the Democrat party are more accustomed to receiving a government check than they are contributing funds to the political parties.)

Buying politicians has never been a problem in this country. Most can be purchased reasonably. The big problem is finding one who will stay bought. Such honest politicians are rare. Most will say whatever you want to hear while soliciting money from you, but then knife you in the back once they get into office.

Gary

It's a good thing, too. In 2000, Bush had to spend $3.73 for each vote. Gore spent $2.39 for each. It cost roughly 50% more to get someone to vote for Bush...and Bush still lost the popular vote.

Ed Huntress

Or Liechtenstein, or any of several Caribbean islands.

Gary

That's true, money laundering for international criminals can be very lucrative, especially for countries that are no larger than, say, the District of Columbia.

Ed Huntress