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(Seattle Times) Cool Warren Buffet gives 30% less this year, donates a paltry $1.25B to Gates Foundation   (seattletimes.nwsource.com) divider line 66
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me texan [TotalFark] 2009-07-03 05:38:24 PM  
And there will still be people that biatch and only say he gave a small percentage of his income.

1.25B is 1.25B, regardless of who gives it.

The same goes with taxes. People that biatch about percentage of income given should work on earning higher wages so they can also pay more.

 
Sharch [TotalFark] 2009-07-03 07:27:50 PM  
me texan

Farkied as wealthy ;)

 
xuanzhiyouxuan 2009-07-03 07:31:49 PM  
Is this one of those "charity" deals where Buffet gives Bill Gates money that has to be used to buy weapons from arms dealers owned by Jimmy Buffet? Typical.

 
REDARMYVODKA 2009-07-03 07:35:50 PM  
1.25 BILLION?!?!?

can't a brother get 30k to pay off student loans???

 
RodimusPrime 2009-07-03 07:36:30 PM  
All things considered, I think I'll forgive him.

 
IronTom [TotalFark] 2009-07-03 07:37:28 PM  
Well, he lost a lot in the stock market in the last six months

 
Mongo cut wood 2009-07-03 07:40:27 PM  
If he can afford to give that amount of money to charities, he can afford to pay much more in taxes! Spread the wealth.

 
koan 2009-07-03 07:42:00 PM  
Warren Buffet is a commie liberal against tax reductions for the rich.

 
CygnusDarius [TotalFark] 2009-07-03 07:44:05 PM  
REDARMYVODKA: 1.25 BILLION?!?!?

can't a brother get 30k to pay off student loans???


Ramen noodles ain't that expensive.

 
kleppe 2009-07-03 07:45:05 PM  
Tax him.

 
nicoffeine 2009-07-03 07:45:34 PM  
Rich people are evil and bad and stuff. Fight the man or whatever.

 
ptelg 2009-07-03 07:48:26 PM  
Those rich fat men... Christ, I hope they all die. They never do anything ever for anybody

 
OhioKnight 2009-07-03 07:51:03 PM  
Selfish bastard slacker

Ooooh, 1.25 billion... aren't WE supposed to be impressed

richie scum-sucker

 
mikemil828 2009-07-03 07:55:49 PM  
xuanzhiyouxuan: Is this one of those "charity" deals where Buffet gives Bill Gates money that has to be used to buy weapons from arms dealers owned by Jimmy Buffet? Typical.

FYI, Jimmy Buffett owns restaurants, not Arms Dealers.

/Jimmy Buffett is not Warren Buffett
//One is a businessman that can sing, and one is a businessman that can't(presumedly).
///One drinks a lot of Margaritas and one drinks a lot of Coca-Cola.
////One tends to wear Bermuda Shorts and Flip Flops, and one tends to wear full business suits.

 
ritalinchild 54 2009-07-03 07:57:08 PM  
Thank you Mr Buffet.

 
MexicanNerd 2009-07-03 07:57:08 PM  
kleppe: Tax him.

Mongo cut wood: If he can afford to give that amount of money to charities, he can afford to pay much more in taxes! Spread the wealth.

He has consistently decried the tax breaks for the wealthy. He insists on paying the full amount, avoiding all loopholes and complains it isn't enough. He was one of the few billionaires that actively opposed Bush's tax cuts for the wealthy.


Also, he isn't giving money, he's giving shares. Their value will fluctuate lots before the foundation cashes them in. They may not have even sold his previous endowment, so both are worth the same, at the moment.

 
OhioKnight 2009-07-03 07:57:37 PM  
REDARMYVODKA:
can't a brother get 30k to pay off student loans???

Really! Why are spending that money buying millions of people mosquito netting (of all things) when there are Americans who own THOUSANDS in student loans.

(you know they'll just waste it)

 
spqr_ca [TotalFark] 2009-07-03 07:59:32 PM  
Not sure what the "cool" tag is for:

1. Buffet gave $1.25 billion

or

2. Buffet gave less

 
msheda 2009-07-03 08:03:11 PM  
Does this mean Gates has enough money to fix windows?

 
GCD 2009-07-03 08:06:13 PM  
I bet he found that in between the cushions in his sofa.

 
budzilla 2009-07-03 08:09:19 PM  
Except the Gate's Foundation supports sterilization of women, forced vaccinations of thimerisol containing vaccines, and oil companies in 3rd world countries. They are all about the population control.

 
AnyName 2009-07-03 08:10:40 PM  
Bah!! He's just doing it for the tax break!

/People that think this either don't donate money or are really bad at math or both

 
budzilla 2009-07-03 08:10:40 PM  
Dark cloud over good works of Gates Foundation
http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-gatesx07jan07,0,6827615.st o ry

 
xuanzhiyouxuan 2009-07-03 08:12:32 PM  
mikemil828: Jimmy Buffett is not Warren Buffett

You're splitting hairs. Jimmy Buffett is to Sinn Féin as Warren Buffett is to the IRA. Don't try blather on about how Jimmy Buffet is just the political arm.

 
T-Luv 2009-07-03 08:14:40 PM  
xuanzhiyouxuan: mikemil828: Jimmy Buffett is not Warren Buffett

You're splitting hairs. Jimmy Buffett is to Sinn Féin as Warren Buffett is to the IRA. Don't try blather on about how Jimmy Buffet is just the political arm.


Good point

 
Mongo cut wood 2009-07-03 08:14:50 PM  
TAX ALL CHARITIES!

 
Post Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc [TotalFark] 2009-07-03 08:20:29 PM  
budzilla: Except the Gate's Foundation supports sterilization of women, forced vaccinations of thimerisol containing vaccines, and oil companies in 3rd world countries. They are all about the population control.

Sterlization and vaccines? And all this time I thought they were just handing out windows... they're actually doing something worthwhile. The more you know?

 
andyofne [TotalFark] 2009-07-03 08:21:42 PM  
REDARMYVODKA: 1.25 BILLION?!?!?

can't a brother get 30k to pay off student loans???


Dude, is that you?

 
fatassbastard [TotalFark] 2009-07-03 08:25:28 PM  
budzilla: forced vaccinations of thimerisol (new window) containing vaccines

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budzilla 2009-07-03 08:32:50 PM  
The Amish refuse any vaccinations and their rate of autism is 0.

 
Post Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc [TotalFark] 2009-07-03 08:38:02 PM  
budzilla: The Amish refuse any vaccinations and their rate of autism is 0.

Autism rates didn't drop when thimerosal was removed from US vaccines. Post hoc ergo propter hoc? While I lack an Amish studies degree, common sense tells me there's a pretty large number of genetic/lifestyle types of differences between Amish and regular Americans aside from vaccinations.

 
SkySnake 2009-07-03 08:38:17 PM  
How could anyone be so selfish and self-centered?

 
TheDokta 2009-07-03 08:40:04 PM  
budzilla: The Amish refuse any vaccinations and their rate of autism is 0.
How often do they visit doctors who would diagnose it ?

 
Nakito 2009-07-03 08:43:14 PM  
I think it's cool that he used to date Carly Simon and then she wrote that scathing song about him.

 
yogaFLAME [TotalFark] 2009-07-03 08:44:39 PM  
Did I miss the memo where this thread was designated a GARBL-off?

 
PirateFreedom 2009-07-03 08:45:13 PM  
Post Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc: budzilla: The Amish refuse any vaccinations and their rate of autism is 0.

Autism rates didn't drop when thimerosal was removed from US vaccines. Post hoc ergo propter hoc? While I lack an Amish studies degree, common sense tells me there's a pretty large number of genetic/lifestyle types of differences between Amish and regular Americans aside from vaccinations.


other theorys include things like lacking vitamin D from not being outdoors enough and too much TV at an early age.
The amish fit those theorys as well, although an insular people may just not be bringing their cases where they would be counted.

 
ImFromSnohomish 2009-07-03 08:50:30 PM  
As someone who lives in Seattle, I'm very excited for this news. The Gates Foundation is the primary benefactor in funding the myriad of arts in Seattle, be it the symphony, opera, ballet, museums, or theaters. If it wasn't for this charity, I doubt many of the arts organizations would be able to stay afloat in this hard economic time. Biatch and moan about the evilness of Microsoft, Gates, and Buffet, but sometimes you gotta sit back and say thank you.

 
JimmyFartpants 2009-07-03 08:52:06 PM  
MexicanNerd: kleppe: Tax him.

Mongo cut wood: If he can afford to give that amount of money to charities, he can afford to pay much more in taxes! Spread the wealth.

He has consistently decried the tax breaks for the wealthy. He insists on paying the full amount, avoiding all loopholes and complains it isn't enough. He was one of the few billionaires that actively opposed Bush's tax cuts for the wealthy.


Also, he isn't giving money, he's giving shares. Their value will fluctuate lots before the foundation cashes them in. They may not have even sold his previous endowment, so both are worth the same, at the moment.


www.haverodwilltravel.com

 
Post Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc [TotalFark] 2009-07-03 08:52:08 PM  
Right, Amish people.

They've been vaccinated before, and apparently they do suffer from a number of genetic problems. (new window)

It seems reasonable that if Autism were at least in some part genetic, that perhaps the restricted gene pool has just helped them luck out in that respect (while screwing them over in many other ways).

It's worth noting that doing proper medical studies on the Amish, who shun tech is somewhat problematic. I would imagine as noted that the rate at which they'd even bother going to the hospital to report many issues would be very very low.

 
the_colonel 2009-07-03 08:52:42 PM  
Buffet gives $1.25B to the one guy on the planet that doesn't need it.

"Insert celebrity name here" foundations are the biggest tax dodge in the country. I need to start one for myself.

Hey Warren, how about paying your taxes and let the gov't waste your money like they do mine.

 
shipofthesun 2009-07-03 08:56:09 PM  
yogaFLAME: Did I miss the memo where this thread was designated a GARBL-off?

What do you mean, 'twas brilling?

 
Quel [TotalFark] 2009-07-03 08:56:18 PM  
the_colonel: Buffet gives $1.25B to the one guy on the planet that doesn't need it.

"Insert celebrity name here" foundations are the biggest tax dodge in the country. I need to start one for myself.

Hey Warren, how about paying your taxes and let the gov't waste your money like they do mine.


Can't tell if this is stupid or he is just trolling. Can someone help me out?

 
Crakerasscracker [TotalFark] 2009-07-03 08:57:52 PM  
msheda

Does this mean Gates has enough money to fix windows?

Well played you brilliant bastard.

 
olddinosaur 2009-07-03 09:09:59 PM  
Cheapskate.

"Comrade Obamavich" is on a pace to give $1.5 trillion to people who don't need it, mainly big banks and other financial institutions which wouldn't need the money if the CEOs hadn't run them into the ground.

Of course I am sure that isn't much comfort to the average Farker, who paid $500,000 in 2007 at 1.9% for a house which is appraised at $200,000 today, but which might fetch $120,000, tops, in a distress sale which can't happen because he still owes $480,000 against it, and his payments have gone from $930 a month to around $2350 and his interest rate has gone from $1.9% to 6.5%.

Then of course, he reads in the paper where the bank which holds his mortgage just got $80 billion in free money, which will come right out of his pocket since he is still working and paying taxes.

That about get it?

\\\ and you wonder why we call them "Libtards."

 
NoLiving 2009-07-03 09:12:37 PM  
Do you have a source for this? I don't see why someone who has his choice of charities for his 1.5 billion dollars thinks it's a better idea for the government to take that money and distribute it as politicians see fit; it doesn't pass my sniff test.

MexicanNerd: kleppe: Tax him.

Mongo cut wood: If he can afford to give that amount of money to charities, he can afford to pay much more in taxes! Spread the wealth.

He has consistently decried the tax breaks for the wealthy. He insists on paying the full amount, avoiding all loopholes and complains it isn't enough. He was one of the few billionaires that actively opposed Bush's tax cuts for the wealthy.


Also, he isn't giving money, he's giving shares. Their value will fluctuate lots before the foundation cashes them in. They may not have even sold his previous endowment, so both are worth the same, at the moment.

 
shipofthesun 2009-07-03 09:19:51 PM  
olddinosaur: Of course I am sure that isn't much comfort to the average Farker, who paid $500,000 in 2007 at 1.9% for a house which is appraised at $200,000 today, but which might fetch $120,000, tops, in a distress sale which can't happen because he still owes $480,000 against it, and his payments have gone from $930 a month to around $2350 and his interest rate has gone from $1.9% to 6.5%.

Then of course, he reads in the paper where the bank which holds his mortgage just got $80 billion in free money, which will come right out of his pocket since he is still working and paying taxes.

That about get it?


Yup, that's a pretty good description of the evolution of Bush's farking of our economy.

 
Loren 2009-07-03 09:24:44 PM  
budzilla: Except the Gate's Foundation supports sterilization of women, forced vaccinations of thimerisol containing vaccines, and oil companies in 3rd world countries. They are all about the population control.

[Citation needed]

budzilla: The Amish refuse any vaccinations and their rate of autism is 0.

[Citation needed]

Besides, vaccination has *NO* effect on autism rates. Some European country with electronic medical records settled this--they had data on the vaccination status of everyone in the country as well as whether they were diagnosed with autism.

 
CoysOdie 2009-07-03 09:32:39 PM  
I'm confused????
buf·fet
n.
1. A large sideboard with drawers and cupboards.
2.
a. A counter or table from which meals or refreshments are served.
b. A restaurant having such a counter.
3. A meal at which guests serve themselves from various dishes displayed on a table or sideboard.

 
budzilla 2009-07-03 09:42:03 PM  
Besides, vaccination has *NO* effect on autism rates. Some European country with electronic medical records settled this--they had data on the vaccination status of everyone in the country as well as whether they were diagnosed with autism.

[Citation needed]

^google it

 
RadicalMiddle [recently expired TotalFark] 2009-07-03 09:57:32 PM  
the_colonel: Buffet gives $1.25B to the one guy on the planet that doesn't need it.

"Insert celebrity name here" foundations are the biggest tax dodge in the country. I need to start one for myself.

Hey Warren, how about paying your taxes and let the gov't waste your money like they do mine.


He does pay his taxes. The man also gave away 85% of his wealth to The Gates foundation, not some little tax dodge there. He has not taken it off on his taxes.

Of course, if you want to continue the wharrgarbl...

 
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