Last year they made $200 billion, in the midst of a global energy crisis. i think it's outrageous. they used the record profits to buy back their own stock, rewarding their ceos and shareholders. corporations ought to do the right thing. that is why i propose we quadruple tax on corporate stock buy—backs and encourage long—term investment. critics say these profits are the windfalls of war, but share buy—backs and pumped—up dividends have raised questions about why they don't put money into renewable security. they could even be a survival strategy for the energy demands of tomorrow. r...