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No - some people are just plain dumb. They don't do absolutely fine. You want the USA to go back to 3rd world status, where millions of children die in childbirth and don't have enough to eat. Affordable fossil fuels insure that agriculture, fertilizers and healthcare systems are affordable and safe. That's the Al Gore view: Collateral Damage for the Climate Change Cause. Everyone but me. IF I didn't know you were such a smart guy - I'd swear you just don't care. But I'm sure you do.

^^^ It's definitely poor planning for population growth. Don't build any new reservoirs, tear down the old dams, cave to the environmentalist over the farmers and residents - and send all the fresh water out to the sea because you have NOWHERE to store it. The last few winters you had tremendous snow cap melt from the Nevada Sierras. Where's all the water now? In the Pacific Ocean

^^^ Absolutely right. Try getting nuclear past these politicians: safe, efficient, reliable - don't need the wind to blow or the sun to shine. The US could learn a thing or two from France.

^^^ IF the idiots in California cared, they would not release trillions of gallons of fresh water into San Francisco Bay to save the precious little Delta Smelt. California's water problem is entirely of their own making. Never underestimate the stupidity of politicians.

^^^^ You forgot the best part - you destroy millions of lives in the process and it's no skin off your back because you can afford it. Spoken like the Party of Davos.

^^^ That's the US Marxist ideology at it's finest - you get Biden's new medal "Hero of Woke America". You'll solve lots of problems, while destroying millions of lives - mostly the poor. Don't worry about the SUV and private jet crowd - they can afford the $10 gas.

^^^ Well, let's not exaggerate here. Climate change has been happening for millions of years. You think it's from fossil fuels, but that is only your opinion. Fossil fuels have done more good for the world than anything. Climate change may or may not be able to be controlled by humans. No one knows. So you ditch fossil fuels with the result of impoverishing billions of people. Meanwhile you can't prove that global warming is the result of fossil fuels. That's exactly why they are climate change morons. And hypocrites to boot.

^^^ Gonna get interesting with these energy prices. Americans know that Biden screwed the pooch by not allowing drilling/exploration - at the same time as begging Venezuela, Iran, etc for more oil. But, hey, let's not get it from Canada, right? Not sure when it will blow sky high - before mid-terms? or After? The Climate Change morons are in charge - for now..

^^^ Hey, don't be confused. Like you said, Ukraine was not part of NATO, which was Ukraine's issue since they dumped their missiles etc, for the Russians back in 1991. That turned out to be a disaster, which is exactly why other countries are going to be prepared via, hopefully, new alliances or getting nukes. Finally, now we are seeing NATO getting serious, to the benefit of Europe. So that's all good. Of course Trump wanted NATO to pull their weight and fair share!! He just called out all the fucking freeloaders, led by the Germans to ante up for defense budgets! He threaten to pull out, which is exactly what he should have done. Now NATO is beginning to galvanize in their opposition to Russia - unfortunately it just took a wholesale destruction of Ukrainian cities and tremendous loss of life. The Afghan pullout was a disaster like no past US administration has seen: totally avoidable, totally predictable. So much for the "honor" of the Pentagon generals to give in to the idiots in the White House. Rather that resign in honor for a failure everyone could see coming - they choose to protect their careers and insure the slaughter of the Afghan allies, as well as making a weak Taliban the best armed terrorist army in the world. Better to focus on transgenders rights... The Taliban had no fear of Biden and his Pentagon flunkies. You seem to forget for Trump's last 18 months, no Americans were killed in Afghanistan. One MOAB bomb did the trick. The difference between Biden & Trump were stark: Given the most powerful military in the world - Trump was not afraid to use it and send a powerful message of deterrence. Biden, on the other hand, being a total coward, like Neville Chamberlain - possessed the weapons and the greatest military - but WOULD NOT USE IT - and insured a complete disaster for Afghan allies and American soldiers. All American Allies have taken note.

Yeah, right Ross. Keep that social agenda going for the US military - it's of utmost importance. Meanwhile, your "woke" Pentagon oversees an enormous disaster in Afghanistan killing dozens of Americans with a totally botched withdrawal in hopes of meeting the political pressure for a September 11th victory parade for Biden. Nothing like taking your eye off the ball for politics. Message to our Afghan allies: "Sorry we unleashed a total bloodbath nightmare for you and your families. You helped us, so we cut and run to meet our political agenda. Sorry the Taliban came in and cut your throats in front of your children - and then shot you too boot" But it certainly did work out in spectacular fashion for the Taliban - since the morons at the Pentagon left them billions of dollars of the most sophisticated weapons know to man. If you don't think the rest of our allies have noticed and are going to arm up - you're dreaming.

The US Military is the strongest and most feared in the world. Yup. Exactly what I said. It has become dangerously politicized over the last 4-5 years. No question about that. Witness the Generals & Officers ignoring the Uniform Code of Military Justice - all military officers USED to adhere to this before about 4 years ago. Not anymore. The code sets strict rules for expressing political & ideological views in public. Violation of these rules were grounds for severe penalties - including Dishonorable Discharges. The worst infractions were reserved for public criticism of elected officials of Congress or Administration: Any commissioned officer who uses contemptuous words against the President, the Vice President, Congress, the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of a military department, the Secretary of Homeland Security, or the Governor or legislature of any State, Commonwealth, or possession in which he is on duty or present shall be punished as a court-martial may direct. As recently as a few years ago, during the Obama administration - officers were courtmartialed and dishonorably discharged for selling "Nobama" Bumperstickers. Now all bets are off - and these violations happen every day. The current military has lost it's focus on meritocracy, and replaced it with political ideology: transgenderism, racial & gender quotas for officers, identity politics, rooting out Trump supporters, CRT, etc. All this politically driven nonsense comes straight from the Pentagon generals focused on "White Rage" and garbage like that. If you can't see the dangers of a hyper-politicized Military - look no further that what happen to the Soviet forces. You think it can't happen here? Deterrence is a state of mind as much as it is weapons technology. Your enemies need to fear you and understand you not only have superior technology, but WILL use them. Our real enemies - China/Iran/Russia/N Korea - are laughing at the current state of the US Military. They know we have the weapons, but not the will to use them. And our allies see it. Watch them nuke up after Russia/Ukraine situation is all over.

Hi John! Hope all is well for you in Denmark. Here is the way I see it: If you are an ally of the United States, and have been under the protection extend by the US military in terms of nuclear attack by Russia/China/North Korea and the soon to be nuclear Iran - well, you got to be very worried about the US Military. Look no further than the focus on diversity/equity/inclusion bullshit being espoused by the Pentagon. This is not a Pentagon that is focused on Nuclear deterrence. It's decisions are driven by POLITICS - witness the disastrous Afghanistan collapse. If you are an ally, you KNOW you can't trust this administration or Pentagon to come to your aid until thousands of your citizens are killed and your cities destroyed. Only then, when the political winds change, might you see some assistance out of the United States. Post WWII - the Cold War role of the United States has been to provide protection against evil regimes that MIGHT get out of control: Saddam, Putin, Kim Yong. Traditionally, these players KNEW the United States was SERIOUS about nuclear deterrence. Reagan was the culmination with the arms race with the Soviets. These actors KNEW that the US had greater capabilities and WOULD use these weapons against aggression if pressed. The value of deterrence meant the US would rain holy hell down on a regime that threaten Western Democracies. Of course, this umbrella, extended to China's neighbors Japan, S. Korea, Phillipines, Taiwan, South East Asia & Australia as well. Now it's gone. It's quite clear that this blanket of protection is melting and being destroyed by a woke Pentagon that is far more interested in white supremacy and bullshit like that. The US Military is driven by politics and it presents nothing but weakness to the world's enemies. It's a fatal disease, when your Pentagon chiefs lecture the country on being "woke" and take their eyes off the primary reason they exist which is to protect the US and our allies. Our allies are not stupid. They can see it. Mark my words - if Iran gets a nuke (with China or Russia's help) - all hell is going to break loose in the Middle East. You'll see an arms race to counteract the Mullahs. The Saudis, Emirates, and of course Israel are going to arm to the teeth - since they can't count on the US to deliver. Europe's best shot is NATO - and you're seeing it play out right now. The constant threats by Putin about using first strike Nukes - small nukes, large nukes, etc, etc is tremendously destabilizing. And now you have China saber rattling big time - reminding everyone they have nukes. All this talk - like it's NO BIG DEAL. These constant threats will do nothing but insure our allies "nuke up" - since it's obvious the US can not be depended on anymore. You can look at the Russians and see how their military has been destroyed by NKVD like behavior & corruption - all hidden from Putin. It's beginning to happen to the US military - that is destroying meritocracy and competence - and being replaced by woke political poison and ideologies - our own NKVD in action.

One of the real tragedies of this event will be the nuking up of the world. The US has ceded their traditional role of protecting allies through deterrence. If you are a neighbor of China, Iran or Russia - you have to be terrified that the weak administration of the US is not going to be there for you. Let's hope NATO fills the void for Europe - but countries like Japan, Saudi Arabia, Phillipines, Taiwan, Israel will not let a weak US threaten their existence. That's going to be the permanent change of this Russia/Ukraine disaster: Nuclear proliferation.

Hey, if you are Asian , just forget about it. Otherwise, take the Elizabeth Warren route - claim 1/200th American Indian - and you're a cinch to get into the Ivy League.

Hell yes! ....Great name BTW. Why change what's working? We're lucky to have this dude so generous with great ideas.

JOE $52.10 & AIV $6.18 & MSGE $72.21 & PCYO $10.33 That's enough for today..

^^^ Don't know about that. Could be as simple as the guy didn't get enough sleep. Berkshire Annual Meeting week is a long grueling affair for both of these gentlemen. I'm definitely not worried about one rambling performance.

Bless you - thanks Stuart D.

Outsiders and experts always want to break up Berkshire. I think if you took a vote of shareholders it would come out like the vote of paying a dividend.

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The impact for Asia will be that China's neighbors are likely to nuke up as well. Given the failure of the US to assist Ukraine with arms until it was too late, a lot of China's neighbors have to be very nervous. In hindsight, Ukraine made a big mistake by giving up their nukes assuming they would be protected by the West. Japan, S Korea, Phillipines, Taiwan, Australia can't let their future be subject to old "promises" of US protection. You can add Israel and Saudi Arabia to that list as well. Very unfortunate - but countries that possess nukes are very unlikely to be invaded.

Watched "Nobody" on HBO max. That movie is a blast. With Bob Odenkirk

Nope. Understanding these mechanisms is real tough - and personally, I'm hanging on - but it's terrific.

^^ You have an uncanning ability to explain the mysterious government fiscal actions/reactions. Well done.

^^^ Civilian casualties are a huge tragedy. Of course, the Russians are targeting them, time & time again - not by mistake - but for the sake of it. So understand your outrage, but it certainly doesn't measure up at all - when the West makes a tragic mistake. It's war - and there will always be terrible tragedies.