United States, District of Columbia | Title | Warren Buffett Could lead the Charge for a Moral Capitalism in the United States of America | ||
| Place name | Warren Buffet on Socialismfortherich.com | ||
| Date start | 14.01.2012 23:52 (127 Days Ago) | ||
| Date end | 14.01.2031 23:52 (In 6813 Days) |
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Warren Buffett Could lead the Charge for a Moral Capitalism in the United States of America
By Chris Miles: Billionaire Warren Buffett is ready to help pay away America’s $15 trillion debt. I guess not all 1 percenters are evil. Saying he’d match congressional Republicans $1-for-$1 if they donated towards the national debt, Buffett is proving that those who reap the fruits of capitalism are not all greedy money sharks. But what’s more interesting is that Buffett – who has made his fortune through the American capitalism – is pedaling a new type of “capitalism with a heart.” Is this the sort of economic philosophy America is shifting towards after the economic agony of the Great Recession? Let’s hope so." Read more... Buffett offers to match GOP debt-reducing gifts By JOSH FUNK, AP Business Writer "OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Billionaire Warren Buffett said Wednesday he's willing to match any contributions that Republican members of Congress make to help reduce the national debt. Buffett told Time magazine about his offer in a conversation about why he's optimistic about the nation's future. Buffett, who is chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, was criticized by Republicans last year for his suggestion that Congress increase taxes on the "mega-rich" like himself. Several Republicans, including Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell, suggested Buffett just donate money to help the nation balance its books instead of asking to pay higher taxes. "It restores my faith in human nature to think that there are people who have been around Washington all this time and are not yet so cynical as to think that (the deficit) can't be solved by voluntary contributions," Buffett said to the magazine. Read more... Buffett did not immediately respond Wednesday afternoon to a message from The Associated Press." By the way, Warren Buffett says he made $62,855,038 last year (2011) You are encouraged to make comments and upload videos on Warren Buffet and the fight for taxing the rich more....
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