- Berkshire's origins lie in manufacturing, which was phased out when Buffett took over.
- Berkshire's acquisitions were structured in such a way as to minimize taxes.
- Buffett would boast about his ability to foil the tax man.
- Carlos Slim said Buffett and Gates should increase [manufacturing] jobs instead of giving away money. [comment: I should point out that it is better to teach a man to fish than to give him a fish.]
Thursday, August 25, 2011
With respect to Warren Buffett, should anyone listen to his politics?
A great comment on Free Republic, which I will summarize here:
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