You're combining answers to two different questions.
Einhorn is referring to whether Moody's ratings may have a bias, and the excessive level of trust that people give to ratings.
Buffet is dealing with Moody's as a business to invest in because of the industry barriers to entry and the increasing importance (even if misplaced) of ratings.
Einhorn vs. Buffett on Moody's [View article]
Einhorn is referring to whether Moody's ratings may have a bias, and the excessive level of trust that people give to ratings.
Buffet is dealing with Moody's as a business to invest in because of the industry barriers to entry and the increasing importance (even if misplaced) of ratings.
Both of them are right.