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10mo ago

The next generation of Buffetts is poised to become one of the biggest forces in philanthropy

The next generation of Buffetts is poised to become one of the biggest forces in philanthropy

Have to avoid paying taxes anyway possible.

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Bluefalcon @discuss.tchncs.de

10mo ago

The next generation of Buffetts is poised to become one of the biggest forces in philanthropy

apnews.com /article/warren-buffett-children-gates-foundation-9110be0c729864105e22f4bf93dfb2e5

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Good deeds should not be dependent on the whims of the rich. Tax them.
- Ironically, Buffet has long been a proponent of taxing the rich.
  https://money.cnn.com/2013/03/04/news/economy/buffett-secretary-taxes/index.html
  https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/warren-buffett-billionaires-taxes/
  
  Publicly. Wonder what he thinks behind close doors? also must not be a fan of taxing the rich if he is using a loophole to avoid estate taxes.
At first I read this as "the next generation of buffets." I was getting excited that someone had figured out how to make a buffet that isn't a food safety nightmare, then I read the rest of the sentence and was disappointed...
- I am the destroyed of dreams.
- Easy mistake to make. No, this is actually about the Margaritaville guy
Why don’t you just fund efforts to have ranked choice voting across the country.
- Rather make sure my family is extremely wealthy and powerful.
Our local Buffett keeps the Sheriff’s office well stocked in souped up off-road vehicles. Among other accouterments.
- another Macon County sufferer?
I thought this was about restaurants for far too long.

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