Depends on which “charity”
Poor girl, how will she survive on nearly $20 billion?
I really doubt that any of this money will go to any real charities. It will all to the commie-leftist-power-grab establishment organizations.
Are the ‘charities’ Liberal politicians?
I remember a talk show host discussing this once. If I understood correctly, the “givers” get enormous tax credits by donating to a “charitable cause” run by a foundation they create. They still retain control of the money because they run the foundations, and I think they can spread those tax credits out for many years.
I think altruism is on the list, but way down it.
When you are in the billions, the number of billions barely matters.
There are very, very few charities worth giving to. This “Pledge” is just more proof that money does not confer intelligence on anyone.
It is no wonder why this world is so screwed up, when idiotic people like this are the ones with the money and therefore the influence to get anything done.
Elton John said something similar. He wanted to leave a big chunk of his money to charity. He didnt want his sons riding around in their own jet.
He wants them to earn it.
Although, David Furnish will likely spend quite a bit on his boy toys.
I counter that argument by saying that children of the wealthy face special pressures. Kidnapping risks, etc.
For example, if Michael Jackson’s kids had no money how would they live as regular joe public.
They don’t have his talent.
Are they going to work checkout at Target????
In Bezos case it is an obscene amount of money so there will be plenty left.
But kids of celebrities face their own perils.
All she had to do was sleep with Jeff for a few years now she will be a hero.
How nice. But she’s still filthy rich off a man’s hard work. Tell me she married him for love.
It’s a wonderful and generous gesture, giving away billions that her husband earned. I hope it goes to worthy causes. But I wouldn’t count on it.
God help us. Planned Parenthood, GLAAD, La Raza 5th column groups, “refugee resettlement” organizations. One can only imagine the damage to America that will come from this liberal’s largesse.
Society would be better off if she destroyed the riches.
Concentrated money can be just as dangerous as a nuclear weapon.
Putting the riches into the hands of leftist “charities” is asking for trouble.
Based on seeing how these greedy charities translate money into power, lawsuits, societal discord and disruption, we’d be better off if she would convert it into money and burn it.
It is hers to do with as she pleases but. These pledges are nothing but a diversion to keep the little people off their backs while bolstering their favorite liberal causes in a tax advantaged way.
Half? I hope she can manage somehow on the other 18 billion. At some point it becomes meaningless.
How are Gates and Buffet progressing on their pledge? Last I saw they are not even close to spending the interest.
The problem with people who have great fortunes is that they claim superior attributes to themselves and thereby try to shape the world in their image to their liking. Some good is done such as the Carnegie Libraries but they are often much better at making money than they are at social engineering.
Flail away with socialist rhetoric if you will. I don’t care.
Andrew Carnegie did this many years ago.
Why not give it to the biggest charity on earth... The government. She and her former hubby have avoided paying taxes for decades and left that duty to middle class American’s... Give them a break and pay up.
Idiot. She wasn’t the creator of the fortune, so she didn’t value it.
Speaks volumes about her lack of capabilities.
What would be great to see is if the “Bezos Foundation” (for lack of a better name) dedicated half of that money to non-profit organziations with a net worth under $1 million.
There are many, many non-profits out there who help, preserve and promote worthy causes, but struggle to keep the lights on, the building rent paid and still have enough left over to promote themselves to the public. Getting grant money from large foundations requires more paperwork than is often worth it. And, of course, you practically have to prove that you want the money because you don’t really need the money. And these are the NON-governmental groups!
If she wants to get back at Jeff she should give it to WalMart, instead - so they can expand their web sales presence. :)