You've put your money into something that is spectacularly famous for not paying a dividend, and you now desperately want a dividend.

Not being a dividend payer should not be a dogma. Berkshire currently does not pay a dividend because Buffett believes that he can invest that money far better than the individual shareholders, especially after dividend taxes. There is no reason the next management should have the same hubris and they definitely don't have the same proven record.
The dividend decision must be taken on rational economic reasons, not some blind tradition.
I am not desperate for a dividend. I am saying it makes more sense than building up a war chest of $350 billion doing nothing. Of course, I am willing to give them time, but not infinite time and patience. I have a finite lifetime and I want to see the rewards from Berkshire either in increased stock price or dividends.

Berkshire Hathaway FAQ

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