[zchip]

LS Wrote: "Look, I don't agree with Buffett, but if he volunteered to be MY PERSONAL financial advisor, do you think I'd say no? "

I hope you would say no. People like Buffett would never help anyone voluntarily (IMHO). The old "if-it-sounds-too-good-to-be-true, (it-probably-isn't!)" addage would really apply here.

I think the only reason he got into the fray in California politics was the irresistable urge to get his hands into the taxpayer's cookie jar. The ability to INFLUENCE and DIRECT fiscal outcomes is the blood-in-the-water that sharks like Buffet are attracted to.

That Buffett is a mini-marxist is a good observation on your part! I would only add that he is a mini-marxist-ELITIST.

[EGPWS]

I think the only reason he got into the fray in California politics was the irresistable urge to get his hands into the taxpayer's cookie jar. The ability to INFLUENCE and DIRECT fiscal outcomes is the blood-in-the-water that sharks like Buffet are attracted to.

Of course that's why. Sure I'm cynical but it is the truth, however as long as he does it legally and promotes himself without discredit, who's to argue with his motives?

Outside of the envious of course.