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The week's question
In December 2024, in the thread "Re: BRK: Why Not XOM?", BreckHutHigh asked the members: "What about the long road trips with kids?" This week it is put to everyone again. The button below opens the small thread re-asking it - read what others have said so far, then give your own answer as an ordinary reply.
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Author: Umm 🐝  😊 😞
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Subject: Re: Brk annual meeting questions,
Date: 04/24/25 8:33 PM
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"Believe it or not, (probably you won't), Trump has charisma. That's why, being a repeated failure in substance, he exudes being successful in appearance. That's why people voted for him. Biden or Harris were no match for his personal appeal, which is what matters the most in politics."

That is sort of my point.

I think voting for our leaders is one of the most important things a person can do.

I think it is important to look at what candidates will do, what their policies will be, etc. You seem to think the candidate that looks best on TV is important. Or the one that will lie to you the best is the one you will vote for.

I often asked you this before the election and I never saw your answer:

Given Warren Buffett is not very charismatic, why do you invest with him? Why not invest with one of those people with the $5000 suit, a $500 haircut, and a nice yacht who promise you guaranteed double digit returns on your investment?

They are more charismatic and promise you better returns. Why not invest with them instead of a log like Buffett?



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