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Re: OT : Two clouds, one silver lining
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John Lee <[log in to unmask]>
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John Lee <[log in to unmask]>
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Wed, 30 Jan 2002 10:42:34 -0600
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Larry-

Interesting that you would bring this up, because our governor, the former
wrestler who comes under alot of criticism for his "goofy ideas" and
outspokeness, has been pushing for a flat tax since he was campaining 4
years ago.  But undoubtedly, the powerful accounting (and probably legal,
too) lobby is resisting.  But I agree with you, and so does Jesse!!

John Lee
Vaske Computer

At 05:01 PM 1/29/02 -0500, you wrote:
>I would like to be optimistic, but until 'ALL' bureaucracies are removed
>from Washington, along with the lobbyists GREED will continue to rule.  When
>the pay raises Congress gets are tied to inflation and deficit spending (if
>inflation goes up their salaries go down, if we enter a deficit spending or
>recession their salaries go down; and visa-versa) we will see immediate
>improvements.
>
>By moving to a flat tax system accounting firms such as ARTHUR Andersen will
>vaporize, or at least shrink to a manageable level.
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Rao, Raghavendra [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
>Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2002 12:03 PM
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: [HP3000-L] OT : Two clouds, one silver lining
>
>
>The case of Enron & Credit Suisse First Boston (CSFB)
>
>Nice overview story--Walter Derzko-your NewBizDev Host
>============================================
>
>"... Let's be optimistic, though. Maybe the Enron and CSFB
> cases will be the catalyst we need for a true return to
> basic principles. If people in power heed the lessons,
> they'll repair the variety of holes that have been torn in
> the fabric of the market economy during the previous two
> decades.
>
> But even if they don't, we've set in motion some
> unstoppable trends. In the end, Enron and CSFB will be
> forgotten vestiges of a transcendently greedy time.
> They'll also have been part of a grand transformation ..."
>
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