The Inkwell

Here’s the short story: Warren Buffett’s granddaughter Nicole Buffett said some things on Oprah that pissed him off so he stopped giving her money.

Now Nicole Buffett is struggling to make ends meet. Her career as an artist is bringing in $40k but, poor thing, she can’t afford CABLE! She whines that all the other grandchildren get handouts from grandpa except her.

This pisses me off, dear readers. Warren Buffett made his own money. He is allowed to do with his money whatever the heck he wants. Ask any artist and I’m sure they’d love to be making $40k to do what they love. Can someone please slap this girl and tell her that cable is a privilege, not a right?

About ten years ago I had to cancel my cable subscription because I couldn’t afford it. It was a wonderful thing! I had time to pursue hobbies and read books. I never realized how much time I spent in front of the TV until I got rid of cable. And I haven’t had it since, even though I can now afford it.

Good for you, Warren Buffet. Thank you for sticking up for what is right and not greasing the palm of your lazy granddaughter.

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