No doubt he's shrewd, you have to be. But you should watch his interview on Charlie Rose. He brings his tax return to the interview and openly states how ridiculous the tax system is, how it favours people like him. It was he who tried to advocate the "Buffett Tax" to get more of the wealthy to pay higher taxes. It was also Buffett who started the giving pledge scheme whereby he constantly meets wealthy individuals and asks them to donate their money to good causes. After all, he's giving away 99% of his.
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