04-05-2009, 05:22 AM
Bruce Clemens Wrote:Interestingly, D&B does list U.S.governmental institutions as businesses. In addition it lists individuals; President Clinton and Donald Rumsfeld, to name two I found.
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I am curious as to what criteria D&B use to list a business. Why would individuals be listed?
I am curious also on how their entries are classified. As for Clinton and Rumsfeld they are both retired from government and I wonder in their case if they are not now incorporated for the purposes of tax deductions for their speakers fees and appearance fees? If there are any currently serving members of congress or the senate that would be interesting.
Personally, I do believe that people can make changes to their lives, community and society. It has only ever been through people that any change has ever occurred. Not that it is easy and there is certainly resistance from those with interest in the staus quo. If you believe there is no hope of change being possible that is half the battle won for them. You don't have to go quietly. You don't have to go at all.
"The philosophers have only interpreted the world, in various ways. The point, however, is to change it." Karl Marx
"He would, wouldn't he?" Mandy Rice-Davies. When asked in court whether she knew that Lord Astor had denied having sex with her.
“I think it would be a good idea” Ghandi, when asked about Western Civilisation.
"He would, wouldn't he?" Mandy Rice-Davies. When asked in court whether she knew that Lord Astor had denied having sex with her.
“I think it would be a good idea” Ghandi, when asked about Western Civilisation.