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In the discussion thread: Buffett:“When Charlie and I took this job,we did not agree to put our citizenship in a blind trust.” [View all]

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Wed May 9, 2012, 10:48 AM

former9thward (6,654 posts)

44. I don't believe in double standards.

Buffet and BH do not pay their taxes according to the IRS. Just because he talks the talk does not give a free pass in my book. Maybe you want to worship the billionaire, that is your business.

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54 replies	Author	Time	Post
Buffett:“When Charlie and I took this job,we did not agree to put our citizenship in a blind trust.” [View all]	Scuba	May 2012	OP
I love Mr. Buffet	JustAnotherGen	May 2012	#1
That is truly unreal!	freethought	May 2012	#2
My birthday's coming. A Berkshire Hathaway share would be a nice gift.	aquart	May 2012	#3
They are easier to gift wrap too! :) n/t	freethought	May 2012	#4
I think that's only the class 'A' shares though	laundry_queen	May 2012	#11
I wish Buffett would pay his taxes.	former9thward	May 2012	#5
BH is not WB	azureblue	May 2012	#6
The 9th ward refers to a minor elected position I had in Chicago.	former9thward	May 2012	#8
That person is right though	laundry_queen	May 2012	#10
I think both you and former9thward have points, but are coming at this from different perspectives.	Zalatix	May 2012	#18
New York Post	DallasNE	May 2012	#13
Since you think the Post is making up a story let's go to the BH annual report.	former9thward	May 2012	#15
First, You Provided A Link	DallasNE	May 2012	#16
I provided the only link I could find.	former9thward	May 2012	#20
I Was Quoting From My Hard Copy	DallasNE	May 2012	#24
Well at least you have disclosed your interest in this.	former9thward	May 2012	#27
and you could disclose your interest in being negative towards	Schema Thing	May 2012	#42
I don't believe in double standards.	former9thward	May 2012	#44
Might be worth talking about IF GE or Exxon paid taxes. n/t	Horse with no Name	May 2012	#21
Exxon is probably the largest taxpayer in the country.	former9thward	May 2012	#22
"According to Exxon"	Horse with no Name	May 2012	#23
You said they did not pay any taxes.	former9thward	May 2012	#26
In 2009 they paid ZERO taxes	Horse with no Name	May 2012	#28
You are picking the year of the economic collapse.	former9thward	May 2012	#29
35% isn't "standard" at all. that would mean most businesses pay that. they don't.	HiPointDem	May 2012	#39
My point exactly BUT I was using the OPs own source. n/t	Horse with no Name	May 2012	#47
Warren buffett is berkshire. he & "charley" control the company. and yes, it is a tax dodge.	HiPointDem	May 2012	#37
What is your source for claiming that "you can control a company by just owning (sic) 5% of it"?	spooky3	May 2012	#45
Point is that 5% is usually a very large stake.	Lucky Luciano	May 2012	#49
It is NOT control.	spooky3	May 2012	#51
Whatever. It is a ton of fucking power. nt	Lucky Luciano	May 2012	#53
He doesn't agree (yet) that Berkshire Hathaway owes this money.	spooky3	May 2012	#48
Of course he doesn't admit it.	former9thward	May 2012	#50
Everyone is entitled to his/her own opinions, but not to his or her own facts.	spooky3	May 2012	#52
How about the fact that Buffet evades the estate tax.	former9thward	May 2012	#54
Loves me some Buffett	zzaapp	May 2012	#7
What Do You Want To Bet	DallasNE	May 2012	#9
“Sounds like your father should buy stock in Fox.”	progressoid	May 2012	#12
Awesome.	Skinner	May 2012	#14
Zing! Some rich forget that being mega-rich	spooky3	May 2012	#31
Ha. K&R. n/t	jtuck004	May 2012	#17
good comeback n/t	davidwparker	May 2012	#19
Greed is sad	Thrill	May 2012	#25
Let's go back to the days of top tax rate of 70%	Angry Dragon	May 2012	#30
Rather stunning tongue twister	Why Syzygy	May 2012	#32
thanking Mr. Buffett	Skittles	May 2012	#33
How did Steven King put it: Some would set themselves on fire rather than pay a dime in taxes.	Festivito	May 2012	#34
wtf is buffett talking about? berkshire is in arrears on its tax bill & fighting paying it. he put	HiPointDem	May 2012	#35
Addressed above.	Scuba	May 2012	#36
not addressed at all. rationalized. cause buffett is a democratic donor.	HiPointDem	May 2012	#38
Addressed does not mean "satisfies all". Just addressed.	Scuba	May 2012	#40
i could "address" it by saying buffett is zeno from mars and therefore doesn;t have to pay taxes.	HiPointDem	May 2012	#41
no, it couldn't be addressed that way. It was addressed with pertinent facts. deal with it.	Schema Thing	May 2012	#43
warren buffett owns 1/3 of bh's voting stock and his minions control more. he controls the	HiPointDem	May 2012	#46

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