__/ [ Bobbie ] on Saturday 26 August 2006 18:27 \__
> On Wed, 23 Aug 2006 02:24:04 -0700, John Bailo wrote:
>
>> Roy Schestowitz wrote:
>>> Bill Gates lends cash to buy newspapers
>>>
>>> $350 million to MediaNews
>>>
>>> ,----[ Quote ]
>>> | Gates involvement has been very behind the scenes. In fact many of
>>> | those involved in the deal didn'teven know he was one of the investors.
>>> | It was carried out through the Gates Foundation, the world's largest
>>> | philanthropy outfit.
>>> `----
>>>
>>> http://www.theinquirer.net/default.aspx?article=33849
>>>
>>> No wonder we barely see Linux in the press.
>>
>> One of the papers was:
>>
>> "San Jose Mercury News"
>>
>> Which is a leading reporter on computing news.
>>
>> Strange that a "charitable" organization would want to buy newspapers...
>
>
> Has anybody put a second of thought into the benefits that Gates receives
> from all of these donations.
> Think along the lines of tax breaks.
Maybe that's why Buffett has joined in. 1.6 billion yesterday, if I recall
correctly. Self-glorification and rebates. Maybe Gates can sneak out of a
court sentence that shows him prison. Meanwhile, he can speak to WorldCom
and Enron executives by telephone. They could give him some pointer (e.g.
"Retire NOW, before it's too later").
Best wishes,
Roy
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