Topic: Congrats, Swiss Parliament!
heavenlyboy34's photo
Wed 06/09/10 11:49 AM
Edited by heavenlyboy34 on Wed 06/09/10 11:50 AM
They've successfully fended off the fascist US government snoops' attempt to audit them. If anyone knows a member of Swiss Parliament, please congratulate them for me. drinker

http://www.businessweek.com/news/2010-06-08/swiss-lower-house-defers-final-decision-on-ubs-treaty-update1-.html

Seakolony's photo
Wed 06/09/10 11:56 AM
Even if the US citizen has a Swiss bank account and is avoiding taxes that way, it is not within the US power to do an audit of a Bank in another country. I agree with the Swiss decision. If they do it once, it would open the door for other countries to do the same. Why should they allow anyone to scrutinize their finances?

arcxjo's photo
Wed 06/09/10 12:14 PM
The US government won't audit the Federal Reserve, why should we be surprised they can't audit another country's money?

heavenlyboy34's photo
Wed 06/09/10 12:40 PM

The US government won't audit the Federal Reserve, why should we be surprised they can't audit another country's money?


I was a little surprised, because others have buckled when the US regime does its sabre-rattling routine. Swiss secrecy is legendary, so they had an advantage going in. smokin