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Re: Warren Buffett’s Best Investment

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Post by CobrastanJorji » Wed, Feb 15, 2017, 12:49 AM UTC

GuiA wrote: post #4

obilgic wrote: post #2

I wish Bill or Warren would have run for presidency as an "outsider" instead of Trump. I guess our only hope will be their successor Mark (Zuckerberg)

I would argue that in the long term, Bill Gates running his foundation has a much deeper impact on humanity than being president, which would effectively cut him off from his philanthropic activities for 4-8 years. In other words, we're better off with Bill helming the Gates foundation rather than presiding the USA.

Would it? If it's permissible now to run a major international business while President, would it not also be permissible to run a giant charity?

Re: Warren Buffett’s Best Investment

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Post by geoka9 » Wed, Feb 15, 2017, 12:50 AM UTC

hamburglar1 wrote: post #5

obilgic wrote: post #2

I wish Bill or Warren would have run for presidency as an "outsider" instead of Trump. I guess our only hope will be their successor Mark (Zuckerberg)

I get Bill and Warren, but Mark?

Don't know about Buffett, but I don't get Gates either. He was a ruthless businessman using every trick in the book (legal and illegal) to solidify his company's monopoly.

Re: Warren Buffett’s Best Investment

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Post by obilgic » Wed, Feb 15, 2017, 12:50 AM UTC

GuiA wrote: post #4

obilgic wrote: post #2

I wish Bill or Warren would have run for presidency as an "outsider" instead of Trump. I guess our only hope will be their successor Mark (Zuckerberg)

I would argue that in the long term, Bill Gates running his foundation has a much deeper impact on humanity than being president, which would effectively cut him off from his philanthropic activities for 4-8 years. In other words, we're better off with Bill helming the Gates foundation rather than presiding the USA.

I would argue the otherwise. Imagine the resources and the influence power he would have on both U.S. and other nations, compared to few billion dollars spared by few people.

Re: Warren Buffett’s Best Investment

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Post by glasz » Wed, Feb 15, 2017, 12:51 AM UTC

obilgic wrote: post #2

I wish Bill or Warren would have run for presidency as an "outsider" instead of Trump. I guess our only hope will be their successor Mark (Zuckerberg)

be careful what you whish for. very careful.

Re: Warren Buffett’s Best Investment

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Post by jplasmeier » Wed, Feb 15, 2017, 12:51 AM UTC

CobrastanJorji wrote: post #11

GuiA wrote: post #4

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I would argue that in the long term, Bill Gates running his foundation has a much deeper impact on humanity than being president, which would effectively cut him off from his philanthropic activities for 4-8 years. In other words, we're better off with Bill helming the Gates foundation rather than presiding the USA.

Would it? If it's permissible now to run a major international business while President, would it not also be permissible to run a giant charity?

I believe the comment was in regards to time spent on either venture, not the legality of doing both.

Re: Warren Buffett’s Best Investment

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Post by aanm1988 » Wed, Feb 15, 2017, 12:54 AM UTC

obilgic wrote: post #2

I wish Bill or Warren would have run for presidency as an "outsider" instead of Trump. I guess our only hope will be their successor Mark (Zuckerberg)

Why would I ever want Zuckerberg as president?

Why would I want any of these intelligent, but unqualified people as president?

Trump has about the same qualifications. Look at that so far.

Re: Warren Buffett’s Best Investment

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Post by johnsea » Wed, Feb 15, 2017, 1:01 AM UTC

Nice On the opposite number side, I hope they can help to find ways to reduce the population growth. It is unsustainable, especially in Africa and Arabic countries. (Pity one cannot just implement a China-like one child policy:))

Re: Warren Buffett’s Best Investment

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Post by ekianjo » Wed, Feb 15, 2017, 1:05 AM UTC

johnsea wrote: post #17

Nice On the opposite number side, I hope they can help to find ways to reduce the population growth. It is unsustainable, especially in Africa and Arabic countries. (Pity one cannot just implement a China-like one child policy:))

Check what Hans Rosling said about this. You don't need to do anything.

Re: Warren Buffett’s Best Investment

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Post by phkahler » Wed, Feb 15, 2017, 1:07 AM UTC

johnsea wrote: post #17

Nice On the opposite number side, I hope they can help to find ways to reduce the population growth. It is unsustainable, especially in Africa and Arabic countries. (Pity one cannot just implement a China-like one child policy:))

RISUG seems so promising, I'm not sure why Gates isn't helping put that on a fast track.

Re: Warren Buffett’s Best Investment

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Post by 3825 » Wed, Feb 15, 2017, 1:09 AM UTC

aanm1988 wrote: post #16

obilgic wrote: post #2

I wish Bill or Warren would have run for presidency as an "outsider" instead of Trump. I guess our only hope will be their successor Mark (Zuckerberg)

Why would I ever want Zuckerberg as president? Why would I want any of these intelligent, but unqualified people as president? Trump has about the same qualifications. Look at that so far.

(I'm not trying to be partisan here even though it might appear to be)

I don't think it is possible for anyone to have the kind of broad and deep qualifications to be POTUS at any age, much less thirty five. This is one job which effectively requires on the job training and (I imagine) lots of delegating.

Sorry if this sounds partisan. It isn't my intention. I'm not saying this as anything in defense of or in opposition to the incumbent. I'm just making a general comment.