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RESPONSE TO CHARITABLE REQUESTS FOR THE NEXT 4 YEARS
11-9-12 | Me

Posted on 11/09/2012 8:00:06 AM PST by SMARTY

In the future, when I receive requests in the mail from organizations who want a donation, I will return the following note to them in their OWN postage paid envelope:

Sir:

The US government has hired people to take my money from me FOR you.

As a result, it is impossible for me to continue contributions to charities of MY choice.

If you need assistance, I suggest you contact the people the government has hired on your behalf.

Thank you.


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Think that will work?
1 posted on 11/09/2012 8:00:15 AM PST by SMARTY
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To: SMARTY

I don’t know if it’ll work, but it’s a great retort.


2 posted on 11/09/2012 8:01:55 AM PST by ScottinVA (I've never been more disgusted with American voters.)
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You're not alone.

Shrugging Hard

3 posted on 11/09/2012 8:02:41 AM PST by TheWriterTX (Riding the Long-Wave Economic Contraction, Baby!)
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To: SMARTY

I don’t know if it’ll work, but I agree with every word.


4 posted on 11/09/2012 8:03:11 AM PST by beandog (All Aboard the Choo Choo Train to Crazy Town)
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To: SMARTY

Lovelovelove! I just copied and pasted it to print out, take home, and keep on my desk for future use.


5 posted on 11/09/2012 8:04:01 AM PST by IN Farm Girl (Hoosier by birth, Boilermaker by the grace of God)
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To: SMARTY

My father went out and ordered a rubber stamp yesterday for the family foundation and his personal use:

Get it from Obama!

I’ve never seen him so pissed.


6 posted on 11/09/2012 8:04:18 AM PST by MNlurker
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To: SMARTY

I would suggest that if the organization is one that you find worthy, honorable or whatever, I suggest you not stick them with the postage. I get requests from good Christian ministries and I would not want to hurt them with the postage.


7 posted on 11/09/2012 8:04:56 AM PST by all the best (`~!)
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Yup and it’s appropriate for any other requests from anyone...including Salvation Army, Police orgs, fire orgs, you name it....
Not even my diocese will get money this year...not until our Bishop starts calling “catholics” for Obozo out.


8 posted on 11/09/2012 8:05:05 AM PST by matginzac
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Smarty, I am also considering the same response whenever I hear/see about a victim of crime. The first thing I will ask is, “How did that person vote?” I am very disinclined to help such people.


9 posted on 11/09/2012 8:05:18 AM PST by Dr. Pritchett
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To: SMARTY

I will carefully decide where charity goes. If the Obama-voting parasites are part of the cause, it will be ignored.


10 posted on 11/09/2012 8:08:39 AM PST by Proud2BeRight
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HA! I was just solicited by an organization who wants me to help buy Thanksgiving meals to poor people. I wrote back to let Obama pay for it and to add me to the list.


11 posted on 11/09/2012 8:10:11 AM PST by Fawn (Obama is in for a 4 year Rebellion...)
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To: matginzac
Yup and it’s appropriate for any other requests from anyone...including Salvation Army, Police orgs, fire orgs, you name it.... Not even my diocese will get money this year...not until our Bishop starts calling “catholics” for Obozo out.

I agree with you on all of the above except the Salvation Army. Years ago during the Korean war the SA gave doughnuts and coffee free of charge to service men coming off the line, the Red Cross charged them or made them sign IOU's. I have heard the exact same thing from others and men that served during WWII.

I especially agree with you about the Bishops. I refuse to give a dime to the diocese of Richmond (Bishop DiLorenzo) Until he makes a drastic change to his attitude.

12 posted on 11/09/2012 8:13:25 AM PST by verga (A nation divided by Zero!)
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To: SMARTY

It all depends - on the nature of the charity, the people involved, and their world view.

Of course, I want to take care of those causes which advance conservatism, without involving our totalitarian government. Why punish those organizations which had nothing to do with electing a Marxist government?

But if I smell even the slightest whiff of a Demonicrat member or agenda, the cash register closes and locks tight.


13 posted on 11/09/2012 8:13:33 AM PST by fwdude ( You cannot compromise with that which you must defeat.)
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To: all the best

what about liberal churches?

nah, better to just not donate to orgs at all

if you know a family in need of help until the next EBT day, you can choose to help them witn 0% overhead


14 posted on 11/09/2012 8:13:39 AM PST by GeronL (http://asspos.blogspot.com)
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To: GeronL

Giving to charity, any charity, may actually be immoral in the current climate, as it tends to prop up the state, which is bad for everyone in the long run.

People voted for free stuff - let them get it from their government.


15 posted on 11/09/2012 8:16:25 AM PST by altsehastiin
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To: SMARTY

Outstanding idea. I have forwarded your post to all my conservative friends.


16 posted on 11/09/2012 8:16:29 AM PST by paterfamilias
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To: verga

Maybe the Red Cross will ask for the Democrat registration card before they help someone soon?


17 posted on 11/09/2012 8:16:37 AM PST by GeronL (http://asspos.blogspot.com)
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To: fwdude
Of course, I want to take care of those causes which advance conservatism, without involving our totalitarian government. Why punish those organizations which had nothing to do with electing a Marxist government?

But if I smell even the slightest whiff of a Demonicrat member or agenda, the cash register closes and locks tight.

AMEN Brother!

18 posted on 11/09/2012 8:16:43 AM PST by Marathoner (Benghazi = Watergate on steroids)
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To: SMARTY

What difference does it make if it doesnt? The point is. They won’t get the donation. They will have wasted money on a stamp and we can buy dinner or groceries for someone we KNOW who will benefit.


19 posted on 11/09/2012 8:17:02 AM PST by cubreporter
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To: SMARTY

I’m planning to so the same thing. No charitable contributions to any organized charity of any stripe. I may offer support on a one to one basis but that’s it.


20 posted on 11/09/2012 8:17:58 AM PST by pgkdan (We are witnessing the modern sack of Rome. The barbarians have taken over.)
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