Nick Shaxson ■ Why big time tax dodgers love Jean-Claude Juncker
On the plus side, he is quite the joker
From Private Eye, a commentary on Jean-Claude Juncker, and our quote of the day:
“Supporters of would-be European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker should perhaps pause to examine the great man’s record of wreaking fiscal havoc across the continent.”
. . .[under his tutelage] the Grand Duchy became the member of the economic club that pilfered from the club’s funds.
Our quote of the day in bold. Now read on.
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