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  1. mordan mordan is offline

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    Jan 11th, 2012 (1/11/2012 11:00pm)

    http://swampland.time.com/2012/01/11...-up/?hpt=hp_t3

     

    “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,” he says with a chuckle. So, Buffett has pledged to match one for one all such voluntary contributions made by Republican members of Congress. “And, I’ll even go three for one for McConnell.” That could be quite a bill if McConnell takes the challenge; after all, the Senator is worth at least $10 million. As Buffett put it to me: “I’m not worried.”

    your move Mitch
    Edited By: mordan Jan 11th, 2012 at 11:22 PM
    Reason: to shut the dyz up, even tho that isn't possible
     
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    Jan 11th, 2012 (1/11/2012 11:06pm) in reply to mordan

     
    Originally Posted by mordan View Post

    http://swampland.time.com/2012/01/11...-up/?hpt=hp_t3

    Well guess Buffett just called the bluff

    No he didn't. He calls the bluff when he sends in a check, no strings attached.
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  3. Niceguy Niceguy is offline I will find you.

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    Jan 11th, 2012 (1/11/2012 11:07pm) in reply to mordan

    Buffet be stylin' on them.
    Edited By: Niceguy Jan 11th, 2012 at 11:08 PM
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    Jan 11th, 2012 (1/11/2012 11:08pm) in reply to Niceguy

    lol dyz, be more literal
     
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    Jan 11th, 2012 (1/11/2012 11:09pm) in reply to mordan

    thats why i love Buffett - let's see how many who have complained about him pony up and make a donation. Not many, i would guess.
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    Jan 11th, 2012 (1/11/2012 11:09pm) in reply to mordan

     
    Originally Posted by mordan View Post

    lol dyz, be more literal

    More literal? Its just dumb? If someone tells me that they don't think I will donate to a charity and I say ok, I'll "call your bluff" if you match my donation. That's not calling anyone's bluff, its just a copout.
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    Jan 11th, 2012 (1/11/2012 11:10pm) in reply to saxman

     
    Originally Posted by saxman View Post

    Not many, i would guess.

    this, and loool at him giving McConnell 3 to 1....gotta be my favorite part of the article

    ya dyz its a copout, your right......lol
    Edited By: mordan Jan 11th, 2012 at 11:11 PM
     
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    Jan 11th, 2012 (1/11/2012 11:12pm) in reply to saxman

     
    Originally Posted by saxman View Post

    thats why i love Buffett - let's see how many who have complained about him pony up and make a donation. Not many, i would guess.

    We could raise income taxes to 90% on the rich and Buffet would still pay less in taxes than his secretary since he doesn't take much of an income.

    You know what "calling a bluff" is. Its when conservatives donate to charities at a higher level than liberals, calling the bluff of liberals that they care more than conservatives about the poor and disabled.
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    Jan 11th, 2012 (1/11/2012 11:19pm) in reply to Dyzalot

    Buffet plans on donating a majority of his wealth(83%-99%) to charity upon his death.

    Win?
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    Jan 11th, 2012 (1/11/2012 11:23pm) in reply to saxman

    edited to stop the annoying derailment of troll dyz
     
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    Jan 11th, 2012 (1/11/2012 11:23pm) in reply to Niceguy

     
    Originally Posted by Niceguy View Post

    Buffet plans on donating a majority of his wealth(83%-99%) to charity upon his death.

    Win?

    If he really believed the government was so great and needed more money then why not donate it to the government? Is it possible that he thinks the charity will do better things with that money than the US government? Hypocritical much?
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  12. marinersheep marinersheep is offline This is stupid.

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    Jan 11th, 2012 (1/11/2012 11:23pm) in reply to Dyzalot

    Where is this buffet? I wanna visit.
     
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    Jan 11th, 2012 (1/11/2012 11:25pm) in reply to Dyzalot

    that's not how i see it ...

    Buffett - the uber rich can afford to pay more taxes.

    conservatards - oh ya, well why don't you just donate it, big shot.

    Buffet - how about if i just match whatever amount you agree to donate?

    conservatards - well you suck. that isn't calling a bluff. keep your damned money.
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    Jan 11th, 2012 (1/11/2012 11:28pm) in reply to saxman

     
    Originally Posted by saxman View Post

    that's not how i see it ...

    Buffett - the uber rich can afford to pay more taxes.

    conservatards - oh ya, well why don't you just donate it, big shot.

    Buffet - how about if i just match whatever amount you agree to donate?

    conservatards - well you suck. that isn't calling a bluff. keep your damned money.

    That's like challenging a conservative Christian to match your donation to Planned Parenthood.
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    Jan 11th, 2012 (1/11/2012 11:29pm) in reply to marinersheep

     
    Originally Posted by marinersheep View Post

    Where is this buffet? I wanna visit.

    lol title fail for sure

    +1 Sax, I used bluff out of context, meant ok now what ya think
     
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    Jan 11th, 2012 (1/11/2012 11:30pm) in reply to mordan

    exactly dyz. dumb story.
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    Jan 11th, 2012 (1/11/2012 11:31pm) in reply to MUPokerPlayer

    plus he has billions and how much do people in the senate have, so who cares
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    Jan 11th, 2012 (1/11/2012 11:34pm) in reply to saxman

    how is that dumb, nothing like some my dick is bigger than yours contests going on between big wigs, pretty hilarious actually....not to mention I love anything that makes Mitch look like the clown that he is
     
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    Jan 11th, 2012 (1/11/2012 11:36pm) in reply to mordan

     
    Originally Posted by mordan View Post

    how is that dumb, nothing like some my dick is bigger than yours contests going on between big wigs, pretty hilarious actually....not to mention I love anything that makes Mitch look like the clown that he is

    Its dumb just like this would be dumb.

    A Christian says to an atheist "my church needs more money"!

    Atheist says "well why not donate some yourself?"

    Christian says "Oh yeah, I will then, if you match what I donate!"

    Atheist "LOL"
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    Jan 11th, 2012 (1/11/2012 11:37pm) in reply to Tourney

    can someone explain to me why he's getting shit on for planning to donate his wealth to charity?
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    Jan 11th, 2012 (1/11/2012 11:38pm) in reply to kiro15

    He should match Biden. I heard he's real generous.
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    Jan 11th, 2012 (1/11/2012 11:38pm) in reply to kiro15

     
    Originally Posted by kiro15 View Post

    can someone explain to me why he's getting shit on for planning to donate his wealth to charity?

    I only "shit on him" for it because he isn't donating it to the government.
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    Jan 11th, 2012 (1/11/2012 11:40pm) in reply to Tourney

    lighten up dyz ffs
     
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    Jan 11th, 2012 (1/11/2012 11:42pm) in reply to mordan

    I'm gonna donate to the 99% because my broke ass son needs a new computer. I will also be donating 13% taxes to my glorious government. Just doing my bit. Cheers.
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    Jan 11th, 2012 (1/11/2012 11:45pm) in reply to saxman

     
    Originally Posted by saxman View Post

    I'm gonna donate to the 99% because my broke ass son needs a new computer. I will also be donating 13% taxes to my glorious government. Just doing my bit. Cheers.

    13%? Since when did the Canadian tax rate get so low?
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    Jan 12th, 2012 (1/12/2012 12:00am) in reply to Dyzalot

    What a fuckin toolbag douche.
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    Jan 12th, 2012 (1/12/2012 12:03am) in reply to Dyzalot

    Its not calling a bluff per se but I think Buffett is just trying to highlight the hypocrisy of American politicians. As in, its ok for someone else to voluntarily donate to the Government but not themselves.
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    Jan 12th, 2012 (1/12/2012 12:11am) in reply to The Spewtard

    voluntarily giving money to the government is a bad idea


    buffett should be wiser than that
    Edited By: Prestonluv Jan 12th, 2012 at 12:13 AM
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    Jan 12th, 2012 (1/12/2012 12:23am) in reply to Prestonluv

    WHy did Buffet single out Republicans? Democrats should lead by example, not follow. THey will only do what they have been pushing for (pay more taxes) if they force OTHER people to do it first? huh?
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    Jan 12th, 2012 (1/12/2012 12:27am) in reply to niptuck

     
    Originally Posted by niptuck View Post

    WHy did Buffet single out Republicans? Democrats should lead by example, not follow. THey will only do what they have been pushing for (pay more taxes) if they force OTHER people to do it first? huh?

    He called them out because after he said rich should pay more they (mainly mitch & co) basically made a law (describes it in article) that made it to where people could donate more, so this is how he came back at them.....its just a dick measuring contest between the two, stupid yes, but hilarious none the less

    +1 spewtard, that is what I was trying to convey, used bluff out of context, neither side is right in this situation though IMO
     
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