Quiet Global Crossing Board Member: Former Secretary of Defense

washington dispatch ^ | 2/14/02

[Cincinatus' Wife]

really makes you wonder who was doing all the lobbying to clinton for Milken's pardon?

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.....Yes it does.

[Cincinatus' Wife]

This speculation could go on forever. I imagine Susan McDougal and her brothers were well paid for her silence. The cast of characters is endless.

[Cincinatus' Wife]

From your LINK at Post #78: [Excerpt] My eyes have been drawn to page 7 of the SEC filings where Global Crossing states flat out that as a Bermuda company, "it may be difficult" for investors to "effect service of process" on Global Crossing or collect judgments obtained against the company in U.S. Court. I wish Winnick and his partners well. I hope Sol Trujillo truly can swim with the sharks without losing his shirt.

But FCC chairman Bill Kennard should take note.

It's positively un-American to allow a local phone company that's still a monopoly to merge with a partner that can't successfully be sued in U.S. court. [End Excerpt]

[knak]

Just out of curiousitiy I did some checking

Milken has a strong chance of getting pardoned because his application is backed by one of Clinton's original benefactors, California supermarket mogul and Democratic contributor Ron Burkle, White House officials told the Times.
Clinton Considering Milken Pardon

more:
Gary Winnick
Investor, founder and chairman of Global Crossing Ltd. Said to be Los Angeles' richest person. Not particularly active in political circles. Worked for Michael Milken at Drexel Burnham Lambert. Investor in Playa Vista. No party affiliation. Lives in Los Angeles.

Michael Milken
Investor, philanthropist. Considered a financial genius, pleaded guilty to securities fraud. Friend of Riordan, mentor to Winnick. Helped finance Burkle's supermarket acquisitions. Lives in Encino

Ronald Burkle
Billionaire, supermarket magnate, investor. Friend of Riordan. Major contributor to Gov. Gray Davis. Convention host-committee leader, would-be football team co-owner. Republican. Lives in Beverly Hills.
L.A.'s Inner Circle Is Mostly Rich, Enormously Powerful

[prognostigaator]

'nother bump

[knak]

thanks

[Cincinatus' Wife]

Good bloodhound work knak. It would be nice, wouldn't it, if the rules were equally applied?

[knak]

wouldn't it though!