WB benefits from almost every movement in the economy, with or without governmen... | Hacker News

Hacker Newsnew | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit

		nate_meurer on July 8, 2011 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Warren Buffett: I could end the deficit in 5 minut... WB benefits from almost every movement in the economy, with or without government involvement. From everything that I have read, he has made plain his disinterest in the big investment banks and their fates. Here's a great example: http://swampland.time.com/2009/09/15/warren-buffett-could-ha...

cheez on July 8, 2011 [–]

A guy like Buffet makes investments holding his nose. I think he made something like 4 billion on the GS deal.

I hate tobacco companies but I bought in 2008 when dividend yields were > 5%.

Of course, I'm no Buffet...

Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact