Newly-published Pandora Papers expose secret financial dealings of global politicians - CBS News

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A massive document leak is revealing the secret financial dealings of some of the world's richest people and most powerful leaders. According to The Washington Post, the so-called Pandora Papers detail the "opaque financial universe where global elite shield riches from taxes, probes and accountability." The Post's investigative reporter Debbie Cenziper joins CBSN host Elise Preston with more on what she and her colleagues discovered while examining the documents. Aired on 10/03/2021.

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1. This makes for interesting reading

but what ever comes of it? There were previously the Panama Papers and the Paradise Papers. When was justice served as a result of those leaks?

The rich and powerful remain above the law. That's just as much if not the greater scandal.

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2. Following The Law And Paying Taxes

Is for the little people.

Ask any rich folks.

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3. A list of "the unscrupulous"

"The unscrupulous succeed best in accumulating wealth."

- Pres. Rutherford B. Hayes, 19th US President,1822-1893

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4. Back when Republicans had some sort of philosophy and cared about the country:

"Elected by a heavy majority, Hayes entered Congress in December 1865, troubled by the “Rebel influences … ruling the White House.” Between 1867 and 1876 he served three terms as Governor of Ohio. Safe liberalism, party loyalty, and a good war record made Hayes an acceptable Republican candidate in 1876."