This is really a strange, little “letter,” or New York Times op-ed, from Warren Buffett to the world’s savior, Uncle Sam. Mr. Buffett expresses his gratitude to his Dear Uncle and the chorus of worker bee bureaucrats — Bair, Geithner, Paulson, Bernanke — who acted promptly to help stave off disaster and defend the portfolios of Wall Street’s wealthiest supporters. He refers to government actions as being “remarkably effective.” It is signed “Your grateful nephew.” There’s not much more one can say about this swooning tripe.

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