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HardeeHo's avatar

Quite interesting that revenues were up 21% and that spending dropped just a little. We shall see what the next looks like. Accounting tricks in a falling economy are not unexpected.

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PROTECT & SURVIVE's avatar

Ah! You are speaking my language HH - I have been familiar with accounting tricks from early on in my career (window dressing). I ran my own accountancy practice in SW England during the 1980s, so I am blessed with inside information from HMRC et al (we used to have soirees where we exchanged ideas!).

When a client was confronted with the dreaded letter: " We understand that you have not declared all your income" - They phoned me and I accompanied them to the dreaded 'Nazi Interrogation'. Believe me when a client has gone through this experience - he will always declare honestly and properly each year in future.

But there are always 'fly-by' newcomers who think they can beat the system - but it will get them in the end. It grinds slowly but finely and eventually few escape - even if you are Robert Maxwell, who i met in 1986 - the Jackals got him in the end: For elucidation read:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Confessions-Economic-Hit-Man-shocking/dp/0091909104

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HardeeHo's avatar

Thanks for another that one day I might get to. A long list and at 83 I might have to really make it to my 90's. I see by the blurb that the Chinese are doing what he did. Fascinating.

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PROTECT & SURVIVE's avatar

Thanks HH - a very good observation which i too have noted. I guess it's a standard play-book - sort of unchanging human nature seeking to control others since time immemorial.

I share your dilemma about the reading backlog - I too fear mine will outlive me at 78 - but I do have a few years to go. My doc says I am fit enough to make 100 but I am not concerned because I know my Maker will call me when my mission on earth is complete.

Go well dear buddy and thank you for being such a faithful supporter. It is only through interactions like this that I learn so much more each day thanks to the power of the Internet. :-)

I was a counsellor to AA for 10 years in the 1990s and find their layman's teachings invaluable for everyone:

https://sites.google.com/site/aspiritualrecovery/the-12-step-interpretations/lionel/just-for-today-card

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Robinson Ochoa's avatar

Thanks for the update of the news. Also in the revolution, the people are liberating himself of this slavery system look: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YiS_k24LxOg

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PROTECT & SURVIVE's avatar

Absolutely brilliant Robinson - thank you so much. I have been looking for such a short and simple explanation of Common Law which is so difficult for a living wo/man to understand. This does it all in 10 mins. A few months ago I attended a seminar on this subject and it took all day!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cyuar_aYOo0

My TFJ Part 2 includes exactly this under the African concept of UBUNTU:

https://austrianpeter.substack.com/p/progressing-plan-b-a-quarterly-review?s=w

Good to hear from you old friend - we are getting there slowly. Look after yourself and go well.

Best wishes

Peter

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