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World's Richest People Held Secret Meeting

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(Newser) – Warren Buffett, Bill Gates, and David Rockefeller Jr recently convened a top-secret meeting of many of the world’s wealthiest people to discuss the financial crisis, according to an Irish Central report confirmed by ABC News. A total media blackout prevailed during the get-together, which took place May 5 at Rockefeller University in New York. Attendees included Oprah Winfrey, Ted Turner, George Soros, and Michael Bloomberg, among others.

It’s unclear how so many famous figures could meet without drawing any attention. Each spoke for 15 minutes, giving their perspective on the economic meltdown. Though the event is sure to fuel conspiracy theories, attendees say it was “100% about philanthropy,” though they wouldn’t discuss any details. Gates, Buffett, and Rockefeller are all renowned philanthropists.

Media mogul Ted Turner applauds as he takes part in the interview of the day at the SportAccord conference in downtown Denver on Thursday, March 26, 2009.
Media mogul Ted Turner applauds as he takes part in the interview of the day at the SportAccord conference in downtown Denver on Thursday, March 26, 2009.   (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Bill Gates, left, and Warren Buffett share a light moment during the annual Berkshire Hathaway shareholders meeting in Omaha, Neb., Sunday, May 6, 2007.
Bill Gates, left, and Warren Buffett share a light moment during the annual Berkshire Hathaway shareholders meeting in Omaha, Neb., Sunday, May 6, 2007.   (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
In this Monday April 20, 2009 file photo, Mayor Michael Bloomberg listens during a press conference in New York.
In this Monday April 20, 2009 file photo, Mayor Michael Bloomberg listens during a press conference in New York.   (AP Photos/Bebeto Matthews)
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ConcernedAmerican
May 20, 09 11:39 AM CDT
I love how the media works, these types of people get together and they have a media blackout. Lindsey Lohan goes out to a bar with Paris Hilton and it’s all over the news. The best part is the media is wondering why their empire is falling like a rock thrown over the Grand Canyon. Reply
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psycada
May 20, 09 2:50 PM CDT
That coulc not have been said better...at all....well put sir!
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triordan
May 20, 09 11:42 AM CDT
We need a Business/Financial version of TMZ - LOL Reply
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NewserHound
May 20, 09 11:44 AM CDT
Our media is falling apart because those that shove it down our throats are from NY and they seem to think if it important to them it is news. Reply
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psycada
May 20, 09 2:53 PM CDT
Please don't attack an entire state's population over a small percentage of it's populace's actions.
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