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Subject: Re: Warren Buffett offers Donald Trump some advice
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On Sun, 23 Feb 2025 10:41:47 -0600
JAB <here@is.invalid> wrote:


> Buffett has hardly mentioned politics and current events in his recent
> letter -- preferring to stay away from anything controversial that
> might hurt Berkshire's companies -- but Saturday he urged the
> government to be responsible with the money he sends it.
> 
> "Thank you, Uncle Sam. Someday your nieces and nephews at Berkshire
> hope to send you even larger payments than we did in 2024. Spend it
> wisely. 

I expect the White House to respond with something disrespectful,
boastful, factually inaccurate, and generally disparaging.  Because
it's a thugocracy and possibly a kleptocracy and definitely a kakocracy.