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underpants Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-16-11 05:55 PM
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They couldn't post stories fast enough saying Warren Buffet was wrong
Edited on Tue Aug-16-11 05:56 PM by underpants
I saw the headlines at lunch today and imagined market writers falling all over themselves to get a HE IS WRONG article as soon as they could

Why Warren Buffett is wrong
CNN - Jeffrey Miron - ‎6 hours ago‎

Buffett's Op-Ed on Taxes Too Little, Too Late
TheStreet.com - Robert Holmes - ‎7 hours ago‎


Mr. Buffett, The IRS Needs Your Charity, Too
Forbes - ‎1 hour ago‎


Why Buffett's Plan To Tax the Rich Won't Work
TIME - Brian O'Connell - ‎3 hours ago‎
The op-ed was penned by investment legend Warren Buffett, chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, and one of the richest individuals on the planet. Buffett is said to be worth about $47 billion, virtually all of it already beyond the reach of the tax man. ...

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BeyondGeography Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-16-11 05:58 PM
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1. They think saying "write a check, Warren" is so smart
A faith-based approach to taxation. But he won't be their monkey. Good man.
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Waiting For Everyman Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-16-11 06:01 PM
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2. Rethugs could also "write checks" too, if they're so concerned about the deficit.
Obviously that's not the point, and they know it.
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chelsea0011 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-16-11 06:32 PM
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5. He's looking for equity and the "write a check" clowns want a free ride
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LAGC Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-16-11 06:08 PM
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3. Warren Buffett could donate his entire net worth and it would only be a drop in the bucket.
He is absolutely right, ALL rich people need to contribute just a little more equally, not just him.
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awoke_in_2003 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-16-11 06:17 PM
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4. I wish I was just 1 percent...
as wrong as Warren Buffett.
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