Mr. Joke, first you put a scripture from the Bible on your quote, then you put a CNN reporter asking a sniper how it feels to kill someone. Call me crazy but somehow those two things just don't go together...  

I was not kidding about giving back. Those of you that don't want to do it don't have to, but I consider it a mark of a better person. I am aware of Rush contributing to certain charities, but I don't know how much and most charitable giving ends up in administrative expenses anyway. I don't believe the gifts Rush makes will put too much of a dent in 1/2 billion dollars. Rush is not the only multi millionaire that may be on the short return side, take a look at Michael Jordan, Wilt Chamberlain, Barbra Streisand, Bruce Springsteen. All made millions but when the time comes to help, they aren't available. Most people that do give frequently waste their money because it never reaches the intended target. It would seem more sensible to set up a scholarship program for deserving students, or help fund a charter school which could help present a world view of something other than liberalism. I don't believe in dispensing philanthropy unless there is a specific target that has earned it. To make it perfectly clear, I don't believe in giving hand-outs; I do believe in giving a hand-up to deserving people.

Bonaduce wrote:Mr. Jokeness, I can't think of anything to say about your response so I'll pick something random to deflect attention from what I said.

No sweat.  Have fun drive by posting.

Actually Mr. Joke seeing that Scripture/Kill quote made me post something new is all looks like your the one deflecting and "Drive by Posting". So now you respond to your Scripture/Kill quote. Can't wait to hear this...

Bonadouche wrote:Actually Mr. Joke seeing that Scripture/Kill quote made me post something new is all looks like your the one deflecting and "Drive by Posting". So now you respond to your Scripture/Kill quote. Can't wait to hear this...

Hear what?  The sniper quote makes fun of all the "feel good, touchy feely" liberals who want to hear how some sniper, DOING HIS JOB, feels "remorse" for doing said job.  In the Old Testament God told the people that when they are at war they are not committing murder by killing their enemy.   My scripture quote is my affirmation that there is only one way to Heaven and that is through faith in Jesus Christ.  So Mr. DriveByPoster why do you frequent a forum that is contary to your point of view?

Well good you answered that question. Although i find it skewed beyond belief its your post/opinion and thats cool its just being a "Christian" and having faith in JC means when it comes to violence you should be turning the other cheek is all. New Testament=Teachings of JC! I post because last time i checked its still a free country and its always good to have diffrent point of views than the norm on the post sites. Can't have a sight full of Rush Slappies now it would get boring. PEACE!!

Bonaduce wrote:Well good you answered that question. Although i find it skewed beyond belief its your post/opinion and thats cool its just being a "Christian" and having faith in JC means when it comes to violence you should be turning the other cheek is all. New Testament=Teachings of JC! I post because last time i checked its still a free country and its always good to have diffrent point of views than the norm on the post sites. Can't have a sight full of Rush Slappies now it would get boring. PEACE!!

This is getting off topic

restan wrote:I was not kidding about giving back. Those of you that don't want to do it don't have to, but I consider it a mark of a better person. I am aware of Rush contributing to certain charities, but I don't know how much and most charitable giving ends up in administrative expenses anyway. I don't believe the gifts Rush makes will put too much of a dent in 1/2 billion dollars. Rush is not the only multi millionaire that may be on the short return side, take a look at Michael Jordan, Wilt Chamberlain, Barbra Streisand, Bruce Springsteen. All made millions but when the time comes to help, they aren't available. Most people that do give frequently waste their money because it never reaches the intended target. It would seem more sensible to set up a scholarship program for deserving students, or help fund a charter school which could help present a world view of something other than liberalism. I don't believe in dispensing philanthropy unless there is a specific target that has earned it. To make it perfectly clear, I don't believe in giving hand-outs; I do believe in giving a hand-up to deserving people.

Most reputable charities are audited regularly to determine how much of their money goes to administrative and overhead versus their intended work.  You can get these ratings for many charities at different web sites for free if you want to see how your charity stacks up.  

I don't accept the argument that Rush or anyone else on your list is on the "short side" of "giving back."  I have no idea of how much or how little any of these people give.  But, it is their money and they are free to do with it as they please.  I have no right to tell Rush are Barbra how much or to whom they should be giving their money.  

Why is it you feel you have a right to tell anyone what they ought to be doing with their money?

I don't have the right to tell others what to do with their money. I do have a right to comment on what I think is ''talking the talk'', but not ''walking the walk''. As I recall, the Harry Reid letter was auctioned off by Rush and I think he may have matched the auction receipts. The amount involved was miniscule compared to $50,000,000.
Rush is not the only person I am speaking about, but he is in the business of promoting ''excellence'' in others.
The liberal Warren Buffet is contributing heavily to charity, the liberal George Soros is funding the whole liberal movement, so it would seem fitting to me that some conservatives would make meaningful contributions to the causes they so firmly believe in instead of just talking about it. Talk is cheap.

restan wrote:I don't have the right to tell others what to do with their money. I do have a right to comment on what I think is ''talking the talk'', but not ''walking the walk''. As I recall, the Harry Reid letter was auctioned off by Rush and I think he may have matched the auction receipts. The amount involved was miniscule compared to $50,000,000.

But, this is exactly what you are doing!  You are telling Rush you think he ought to give more money to charity because he may be giving less than you think is appropriate.  Or did I miss something?  

Rush contributed $2.1 million to one cause alone with the Harry Reid letter.  He has given hundreds of thousands each year to the group he supports in his annual radio-thon.  These are the things he does publically.  We have no idea what he does privately.  

I have no right to tell Rush, or Barbra or you what to do with your money.  Isn't that one of the main principles of conservatism?  What am I missing here?  

Tell me how much money I have to make before my charitable contributions become your business?