Tag Archives: Warren Buffett

Much of what the government spends money on does more harm than good; this is particularly true over the past several years with the massive uncontrolled increase in government spending. I believe my business and non-profit investments are much more beneficial to societal well-being than sending more money to Washington. — [QUOTE]

Posted on August 20, 2011 by Chris F. Masse

Charles G. Koch in response to Warren Buffett.

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Peter Thiel makes fun of Warren Buffett’s dated investing. – [VIDEO]

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Chris F. Masse

Bloomberg TV.

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Bill Gates, Warren Buffett, and all the “Giving Pledge” billionaires, should rather do what Peter Thiel does –go investing their cash and/or (liquidated) fortune in futuristic projects. – [VIDEO]

Posted on December 9, 2010 by Chris F. Masse

This morning, I wrote that I disaprove Bill Gates and Warren Buffett’s Giving Pledge operation, because I rather favor billionaires investing in young startups lead by visionaries. Well, just after the publication of that post, I stumbled on the “Audacious … Continue reading →

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Why I am against those billionaires pledging to “give away” the majority of their wealth

Posted on December 9, 2010 by Chris F. Masse

Philanthropy has a low ROI. They should rather put their money in a VC fund, and invest it in promising ventures, lead by visionaries. Addendum: WSJ UPDATE: See Peter Thiel’s “Audacious Optimism” event.

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Warren Buffett is 100% for the independence of the Federal Reserve.

Posted on November 21, 2009 by Chris F. Masse

Posted in Finance, Politics, The Global Economy | Tagged Federal Reserve, Finance, Financial Markets, independence, laws, leveraged finance, Regulations, US banks, US financial institutions, US financial markets, Warren Buffett | Leave a comment

Bill Gates and Warren Buffett on leadership

Posted on November 14, 2009 by Chris F. Masse

Bill Gates and Warren Buffett on leadership: Warren Buffett on value investing:

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Peter Schiff on Wall Street, US dollar, US Treasury bonds, China, Barack Obama, US economy, US jobs, US housing market, US tax credits, US student loans, Warren Buffett, Bill Gates, America, capitalism, assett bubbles, US bailouts, Ron Paul, gold standard, paper money, our Founding Fathers, etc.

Posted on November 14, 2009 by Chris F. Masse

Peter Schiff (November 13, 2009): Peter Schiff (November 9, 2009) on US dollar carry trade: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Schiff He is running for US Senate: http://schiffforsenate.com/

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Barry Ritholtz goes bombastic against Warren Buffett.

Posted on November 13, 2009 by Chris F. Masse

Barry Ritholtz: [Warren] Buffett has been the biggest shareholder in Moodyâ€™s â€” a collection of filthy whores and pederasts who were one of the main contributors to the economic collapse â€” should have raised serious questions as to his judgment … Continue reading →

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Question about Warren Buffett

Posted on November 4, 2009 by Chris F. Masse

Warren Buffett stated that he likes to invest in business models that he understands. OK. Now, has he ever invested in Google? If “no”, then doesn’t that mean that this guy is an old schmuck?

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Warren Buffett buys a… railroad company.

Posted on November 3, 2009 by Chris F. Masse

Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp. for about $26 billion in cash and stock.

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