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Bill Gates is pure Evil

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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-10870361

No matter what you think of the man, this is impressive. And George Lucas can almost be forgiven for Indiana Jones 4 and the ruining Star Wars. Almost.

Seriously though... People give americans shit, but nobody gives more.
post #2 of 29
Warren Buffett is one heck of a salesman. I doubt that 100% of the pledged money will be collected, but it's still impressive even if 20% of the 10% actually keep their pledges. I've always admired Gates and Buffett, regardless of what other people have said about them.
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I didn't know von Furstenberg was a billionaire Edit: never mind, her husband is a baller
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Meh, give me a billion dollars today and I'll have 99% of it given away tomorrow.

As for Buffet, not to be cynical, but doesn't he kind of have to donate it? He's already made it fairly clear that his family doesn't deserve shit. What would be left to do with it?
post #5 of 29
That's cool but I'm not a fan of the Gates work in general.
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Meh, give me a billion dollars today and I'll have 99% of it given away tomorrow.

As for Buffet, not to be cynical, but doesn't he kind of have to donate it?

No.
post #7 of 29
Yeah the Gates Foundation is pretty good.
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Steve Jobs ain't on that list, just saying
post #9 of 29
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Meh, give me a billion dollars today and I'll have 99% of it given away tomorrow.

As for Buffet, not to be cynical, but doesn't he kind of have to donate it? He's already made it fairly clear that his family doesn't deserve shit. What would be left to do with it?

It's Buffett, and also on so many levels...Try actually reading some books about him.
post #10 of 29
I would be eager to hear people's justifications for not pledging 50% of their earnings at such a high bracket.
post #11 of 29
I used to dislike Gates when he was at Microsoft. But his work since then has been superb and his foundation is great. He has earned my respect.
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I would be eager to hear people's justifications for not pledging 50% of their earnings at such a high bracket.

I feel the same way. We should just tax them.
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I feel the same way. We should just tax them.

Exactly. Let the government distribute it in a fair, even manner. They have a much better skillset for administering funds than the average billionaire.
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Exactly. Let the government distribute it in a fair, even manner. They have a much better skillset for administering funds than the average billionaire.

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Exactly. Let the government distribute it in a fair, even manner. They have a much better skillset for administering funds than the average billionaire.

Yeah, Pat can make sure it's put to good use.
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