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« on: February 05, 2004, 11:44:14 PM »
When will the insanity stop?   wallbash.gif

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Microsoft associate general counsel Richard J. Wallis takes over as chairman this summer of the American Bar Association's antitrust section, an unusual role for a corporate lawyer. Even before Wallis' arrival, the panel is already organizing opposition to a congressional plan requiring more aggressive oversight by the courts of such antitrust settlements.


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« Reply #1 on: February 05, 2004, 11:51:34 PM »
The lunatics have taken over the asylum. dry.gif
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« Reply #2 on: February 06, 2004, 04:32:19 AM »
As the Greek saying goes... they let the wolf watch over the sheep...

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« Reply #3 on: February 06, 2004, 05:13:50 AM »
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they let the wolf watch over the sheep...
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Ain't that the truth? verysad.gif

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« Reply #4 on: February 06, 2004, 08:42:41 AM »
Is this a problem? huh.gif

I'm sure he will be quite innovative. smile.gif
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« Reply #5 on: February 06, 2004, 10:56:23 AM »
Who would know more about Antitrust laws than a Microsoft Lawyer?.
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« Reply #6 on: February 06, 2004, 11:48:04 AM »
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« Reply #7 on: February 08, 2004, 08:59:15 AM »
Sorta like letting Colonel Sanders babysit your chicken.
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