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[Taylor]

10 minutes ago, Lou said:

You were basically criticizing the rich for not giving more, so my statement covers it. 

That's a lazy assessment of what I said.

[Taylor]

11 minutes ago, Lou said:

But don't you think others do it because you do it ? If you made people aware that it's not something you want to be made fun of, i believe it would cease. (as I've done on a particular topic)

Now, you may not really care one way or the other, but I can't believe it's something you really enjoy.

I try to stay away from personal attacks on this forum, but it seems like the go-to for many folks in the midst of discussions/arguments. I wonder if it's a generational thing.

[T.G.]

3 minutes ago, Lou said:

Yep. 

Caring about a cause is the only reason I give money/time to a charity.

I think that’s true of most people, regardless of income.

[T.G.]

4 hours ago, True Grich said:

https://givingpledge.org/

Elon Musk is on this list. 

 

 

It’s funny… after all the criticism of the rich, no comments about The Giving Pledge.

[Lou]

Just now, Taylor said:

I try to stay away from personal attacks on this forum, but it seems like the go-to for many folks in the midst of discussions/arguments. I wonder if it's a generational thing.

I think most of it is fairly harmless, but i do think people should take a step back and consider how it may actually affect the targeted poster. 

[Crampknees]

6 minutes ago, True Grich said:

Thats true since Trump changed the tax law. You have to give more to have any impact on your taxes.... $12,400 for single people and $24,800 for couples. The minimum deduction was lower prior to Trump. 

We are still trying to determine if that has had an impact on giving.

I would like to see those results when you are done.  I imagine giving has taken a good hit from normal folks who are middle class or above lately.   We still had the March of Dimes or St Jude that just came out of our checks but since covid and we didn't go to church as much I think we fell off helping there and need to step it back up.  

[Taylor]

Just now, Lou said:

I think most of it is fairly harmless, but i do think people should take a step back and consider how it may actually affect the targeted poster. 

I agree that it's mostly harmless, except many people seem to think it enhances their argument by calling the other person dumb, fat, poor, gay, jealous, etc. 

[Lou]

1 minute ago, True Grich said:

I think that’s true of most people, regardless of income.

I agree, which is why I think the "it's a tax break" response is dumb.

[Crampknees]

I am proud to say I have never given a cent to a political campaign. 

[Taylor]

2 minutes ago, True Grich said:

It’s funny… after all the criticism of the rich, no comments about The Giving Pledge.

If they're truly giving away most of what they make, then bravo. I commend them. But I'm a tad suspicious with all the money the wealthiest people have tucked away in assets, real estate, etc. It's how Trump and others supposedly make zero income some years despite actually raking in copious amounts on their business dealings and assets. 

But this Giving Pledge is a really great thing if it pans out.

[St1ck]

I gave to Charity once. She worked at the Crazy Horse in Vegas. 

[arch stanton]

2 minutes ago, St1ck said:

I gave to Charity once. She worked at the Crazy Horse in Vegas. 

Unless you really like slumming I think you mean Crazy Horse Too

[St1ck]

Just now, arch stanton said:

Unless you really like slumming I think you mean Crazy Horse Too

I have actually been to that one. Is Crazy Horse pretty bad?

[Blarg]

40 minutes ago, Taylor said:

That's a lazy assessment of what I said.

Racist. 

[Jason]

32 minutes ago, Crampknees said:

I am proud to say I have never given a cent to a political campaign. 

I’m with you on this 

[Jason]

32 minutes ago, Taylor said:

If they're truly giving away most of what they make, then bravo. I commend them. But I'm a tad suspicious with all the money the wealthiest people have tucked away in assets, real estate, etc. It's how Trump and others supposedly make zero income some years despite actually raking in copious amounts on their business dealings and assets. 

But this Giving Pledge is a really great thing if it pans out.

Seriously?

[Kotchman]

1 hour ago, Taylor said:

I agree that it's mostly harmless, except many people seem to think it enhances their argument by calling the other person dumb, fat, poor, gay, jealous, etc. 

queer 

[Kotchman]

42 minutes ago, cals said:

So gay

Dammit 

[Taylor]

1 hour ago, Jason said:

Seriously?

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The Giving Pledge is a commitment by the world's wealthiest individuals and families to dedicate the majority of their wealth to giving back.

 

[Jason]

To expect them to do that is ridiculous. If they want to then that’s great and more power to them 

Edited September 18, 2021 by Jason

[Kotchman]

6 minutes ago, Jason said:

To expect them to do that is ridiculous. If they want to them that’s great and more power to them 

Yes no shit. He is really upset about buying a used Chevy

[Taylor]

52 minutes ago, Jason said:

To expect them to do that is ridiculous. If they want to then that’s great and more power to them 

That's the commitment they made.

[Redondo]

 

An autopsy of a racial power grab in Coronado

[Adam]

56 minutes ago, Redondo said:

 

An autopsy of a racial power grab in Coronado

The lack of respect for a deadly virus is far more concerning. Not a single covered face. Meanwhile, mouths are wide open. Saliva particles flying everywhere all Willy nilly.

 

[Adam]

They make up for their murderous inaction by having a couple they/thems though.

Edited September 19, 2021 by Adam