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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: mungofitch 🐝🐝🐝 GOLD
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Subject: Re: Investing with an eye on rising authoritarianism
Date: 07/12/24 12:22 PM
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What percentage of Berkshire/bonds would be prudent given the non zero risk Berkshire gets targeted

I have no idea. Nobody has any idea.

All one can do is fall back on aphorisms, and pick one that suits you best. Or pick two and weight them in proportion to how compelling each seems based on your outlook?

On the one hand:
Don't risk money you need in order to make money you don't need.

On the other hand:
The market climbs a wall of worry. There is ALWAYS some huge risk visible. The market rises over time.
Mr Buffett's oeuvre is replete with long term bullishness on America and its resilience, and he has been right so far.

On the gripping hand:
https://i.insider.com/5474a6536bb3f7b2528b4567?wid...

Jim
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