funks 1 #1 January 6, 2005 Now I really wish I would have voted, perhaps my one vote wouldnt have gotten this asshole out of office. What a pathetic attempt at acting like he gives a shit. Basketball players are donating 1000 bucks per point for the rest of the season, actors and actresses are donating millions of dollars, etc...and all the leader of the so called free world can do is donate a measly 10K Why did he even bother? Guess he hasnt gotten all of his kickbacks from haliburton yet. Fucking pathetic Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #2 January 6, 2005 How much have you donated?--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
funks 1 #3 January 6, 2005 QuoteHow much have you donated? if you base it on our relative net worths i have donated alot more than he has. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #4 January 6, 2005 Quoteif you base it on our relative net worths i have donated alot more than he has. So you're assuming he hasn't donated more to other organizations, maybe even 10% in tithes to his favorite church as well? Who says he hasn't donated more then your entire net worth this year to other charitable givings as well? W. is doing more then most Americans so I say its a good thing.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
funks 1 #5 January 6, 2005 QuoteQuoteif you base it on our relative net worths i have donated alot more than he has. So you're assuming he hasn't donated more to other organizations, maybe even 10% in tithes to his favorite church as well? . You are assuming he has? I am basing my opinion on what has been made public. My bet is that any contribution the president makes will somehow be reported to the press, so far no other reports of any contributions. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #6 January 6, 2005 QuoteMy bet is that any contribution the president makes will somehow be reported to the press, so far no other reports of any contributions. And you're making that assumption. So together we're in a stalemate.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
funks 1 #7 January 6, 2005 QuoteQuoteMy bet is that any contribution the president makes will somehow be reported to the press, so far no other reports of any contributions. And you're making that assumption. So together we're in a stalemate. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #8 January 6, 2005 No, no, no, you're supposed to come back with something witty and close to a personal attack so we can start fighting, then thread drift will eventually get us talking about Kerry's favorite gun choice in which he wants Rosie O'Donnald (sp?) to ban from McDonalds...right? --"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #9 January 6, 2005 hmm....he gave money - $10K. Who cares what you think he should give. The fact that he gave money to help out people in need is good.Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,120 #10 January 6, 2005 You know, there are plenty of valid criticisms of Bush (or most any politician for that matter) - this isn't one of them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydyvr 0 #11 January 6, 2005 QuoteNow I really wish I would have voted, perhaps my one vote wouldnt have gotten this asshole out of office. What a pathetic attempt at acting like he gives a shit. Basketball players are donating 1000 bucks per point for the rest of the season, actors and actresses are donating millions of dollars, etc...and all the leader of the so called free world can do is donate a measly 10K Why did he even bother? In the last 12 years, Bush has given more than 6 times the money to charity than Kerry. Let's whine about Kerry instead of Bush! QuoteGuess he hasnt gotten all of his kickbacks from haliburton yet. Fucking pathetic In 2000, Cheney donated almost $8 million to charity from his Haliburton income. Is that pathetic too? . . =(_8^(1) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #12 January 6, 2005 QuoteIn the last 12 years, Bush has given more than 6 times the money to charity than Kerry. Let's whine about Kerry instead of Bush! Isn't Kerry worth nearly 4x's as much as Bush?--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #13 January 6, 2005 I would have to agree with the fact that Pres. Bush gave 'something'! I don't think it matters, as to the amount someone gives... it's the fact they did 'something'. To some folks, $10,000.00 bucks is a LOT of money. Is that how we judge people? By what's in their wallet? Hmmmmm... Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
funks 1 #14 January 6, 2005 QuoteNo, no, no, you're supposed to come back with something witty and close to a personal attack so we can start fighting, then thread drift will eventually get us talking about Kerry's favorite gun choice in which he wants Rosie O'Donnald (sp?) to ban from McDonalds...right? NO NO NO you already have your own gun thread Selfish bastard (theres the personal attack you were asking for) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #15 January 6, 2005 QuoteNO NO NO you already have your own gun thread Selfish bastard (theres the personal attack you were asking for) Thanks bro. You know, I'm really surprised that my gun thread has been people just chatting about guns and hasn't turned anti gun like usual. Its very refreshing and enjoyable.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
funks 1 #16 January 6, 2005 QuoteI would have to agree with the fact that Pres. Bush gave 'something'! I don't think it matters, as to the amount someone gives... it's the fact they did 'something'. To some folks, $10,000.00 bucks is a LOT of money. Is that how we judge people? By what's in their wallet? Hmmmmm... Chuck Perhaps it is kind of comical to see bushs donation of 10K along side of Sandra Bullocks 1million, Gates foundations 3 million, NBA players contributions that will be hundreds of thousands, etc....10K is something i would expect from your run of the mill person who has the means to contribute a decent chunk of change...Guess i just expect more from our President. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #17 January 6, 2005 Maybe, those tossin' in the 'big' bucks are playing a 'money game' under the advisement of their accountants. Maybe, they're doing it for the recognition or to impress the multitudes. No telling what their reasons are. Compare our president's salary to those of Sandra Bullock or an NBA player. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
funks 1 #18 January 6, 2005 QuoteCompare our president's salary to those of Sandra Bullock or an NBA player. Chuck Compare our presidents net worth to that of Sandra Bullock or an NBA player. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydyvr 0 #19 January 6, 2005 QuoteIsn't Kerry worth nearly 4x's as much as Bush? If you look at the families surrounding both guys, I wouldn't know how to determine this. But it was easy to find out that lip-service-liberal Kerry is personally a lot more stingy than Bush. Waiting to hear how "pathetic" that is. . . =(_8^(1) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 1 #20 January 6, 2005 QuoteCompare our presidents net worth to that of Sandra Bullock or an NBA player. ANd then compare Bush's nw to OBL's.... But you don't hear of OBL doing anything of the sort, even to the island he was known to have considered making his home. This is a stupid argument. (Please note I'm not saying anyone here is stupid, but I am saying the comparison game is pretty stupid.) Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
funks 1 #21 January 6, 2005 QuoteMaybe, those tossin' in the 'big' bucks are playing a 'money game' under the advisement of their accountants. Maybe, they're doing it for the recognition or to impress the multitudes. Chuck And you dont think that is what the President is doing? He doesnt make a move without having an entire advisory team tell him if he should do it or not. His donation of 10K was to get the exact response that people are giving on this board "Well at least he cares and he is donating something" If his heart was really in it he would have donated a shitload more than just 10K. His donation is nothing more than a politically motivated move to get the public thinking what everyone is saying on this board. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jkm2500 0 #22 January 6, 2005 I'll bite.... What do you think would be a worthwhile donation from GWB? I don't think that you have made a viable argument that GWB has made a pathetic donation, in fact all you have done is say that GWB should have donated more. Did you donate more than 10k?The primary purpose of the Armed Forces is to prepare for and to prevail in combat should the need arise. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
funks 1 #23 January 6, 2005 QuoteI'll bite.... What do you think would be a worthwhile donation from GWB? I don't think that you have made a viable argument that GWB has made a pathetic donation, in fact all you have done is say that GWB should have donated more. Did you donate more than 10k? Like i said earlier, i believe i donated more than he did when you compare are relative net worths. Yes, I agree that any contribution be it 1 dollar or 1 million speaks volumes. However, 10K coming from the president of the united states just doesnt seem to really show sincerity. Times that by 10 and i believe you are just starting to scratch the surface of a figure that someone with his wealth and public stature should have contributed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jkm2500 0 #24 January 6, 2005 As GWB's accountant, what is his net worth? And what is yours?The primary purpose of the Armed Forces is to prepare for and to prevail in combat should the need arise. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sundevil777 102 #25 January 6, 2005 I find all of the donation comparisons by celebs/famous persons to be distasteful. It makes it seem as if the giving is for their own benefit. I don't know how people are finding out how much certain celebs are giving, but if the celebs themselves are letting it be known, it just seems awful to me. I hope it is the charities that are spilling the news and not the donors.People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
