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They say we're too mean to Microsoft. Well, how about this... Redmond just had a stonking year. And only 8% tax. Whee!

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Re: Thoughts on tax avoidance

"...under US law Microsoft is legally obligated to maximize shareholder return by whatever legal means possible."

Wrong - it was Milton Friedman's own idea:

http://www.europeanfinancialreview.com/?p=883

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