Scandal of a 'WTC benefit'

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[Hillary's Lovely Legs]

JOAN Rivers is boycotting the all-star re-recording of "We Are Family" today after finding out that the profits of the project won't go to the victims of the World Trade Center terror attacks.

Instead, legendary music producer Nile Rodgers, who wrote the song for Sister Sledge 20 years ago, has earmarked the proceeds to educate Americans about racial intolerance.

[Hillary's Lovely Legs]

[NittanyLion]

I watched the benefit last night. While the content was poor (with a few exceptions...Billy Joel), I can respect the fact that these people volunteered their time for a good cause. Maybe it was to stroke their own ego, but it was still the right thing at the right time.

Flame away.

[invoman]

You know, this ticks me off: Paul McCartney, not even an American Citizen gets to go past the barricades? That just ticks me off. Special priveleges for the wealthy/famous is AGAINST everything America stands FOR.

[Ramius]

He [McCartney] said America saved Europe in World War II," Fryd recalled, "and that Britain was behind the U.S. 100 percent."

That's a pretty classy thing for Paul McCartney to say. Kudos... I didn't know he had it in him.

[randog]

I'll believe they "volunteered" their time when I see their tax returns next year and they haven't deducted their salary/expenses for these events as charitable contributions.

[mountaineer]

Thank you, Joan Rivers. But McEnroe, Agassi and Montel Williams? Surely they could have gotten Evert, Rafter and Ricki Lake, too.

[gg188]

The "benefit" or whatever it was last night is a huge embarassment and one of the lowest points of human behavior in the history of the USA.

[americalost]

Especially creepy was that weird version of Pink Floyd's "Wish You Were Here" where they wrote their own lyrics. "So Glad You're Here," implying that we're all going to send cash for as yet unnamed distribution? Eeew. And the icky staged "smoldering" looks into the cameras. Yuck!

[Hosea 4:6]

http://september11fund.org/faqs.html#answer4

September 11 Fund

How will funds be allocated?

United Way and The New York Community Trust are meeting with city, state, and federal agencies and representatives from relief organizations and other nonprofit service providers. We are assessing individual and community needs and identifying where government money will be contributed. We are determining the gaps and will provide emergency assistance for victims and their families, grants that meet the needs of others affected by the disaster, and support to rebuild communities.

Broad categories of need that we have identified to date, include: * Increase the ability of disaster-assistance agencies to respond to emergency needs.

* Sustain the psychological well-being individuals and families in New York and other affected communities.

* Support the social-economic recovery of individuals, families, and communities.

* Support the economic rebuilding of lower Manhattan.

* Ensure the capacity of nonprofits to continue to provide services.

* Monitor and mitigate the environmental impacts of the disaster.

* Promote respect and tolerance within New York and other affected communities.

Final goals for the Fund will be decided upon by the governing bodies that is being developed in consultation with other funders and experts.

Who will determine the policies, procedures, and operating standards of The Fund?

A governance structure is being developed that will include business and community leaders. We are committed to the highest level of accountability and impact.

Is the Fund exclusively for New York or really a national fund that will help other individuals and communities?

The September 11th Fund is a national fund. While a significant portion of the funds will be used in the New York City/Tri-State area, we know that individuals and families from other communities have been affected. The Fund will provide support to help meet their needs and to those of their communities.

Can donors restrict their gift?

Given the enormity and breadth of the needs, we encourage donors to give to the general Fund, so that dollars can be directed to where they are needed most.

What is The New York Community Trust?

The New York Community Trust was established in 1924 to improve the quality of life in New York City and help people with their philanthropy. An aggregate of 1,500 charitable funds set up by individuals, families and business, The Trust last year distributed over $145 million in grants throughout the New York region and all over the country for issues related to children and families, health, community development, education, and many other worthwhile causes. Their Web site address is www.nycommunitytrust.org.

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United Way of New York City (UWNYC) is a volunteer-led organization dedicated to helping New York’s most vulnerable citizens become and remain self-sufficient. UWNYC funds a network of the most effectively health and human services nonprofits in the five boroughs; mobilizes collaborative efforts to address our community’s most pressing needs; and provides management assistance, technology training, donated computers and more to help nonprofits achieve maximum impact. UWNYC’s Web site address is www.uwnyc.org. Back to Top This information was updated 9/20/01. Copyright © 2001 United Way of New York City - All rights reserved.

[kristinn]

"Ever get the feeling you've just been cheated ?"

Johnny Rotten, 1977

[Samizdat]

The former prez shook hands with every diner in the restaurant and even gladhanded the eatery's busboys, waitstaff and cooks.

The thought of allowing this low life loose long enough to spread his disease by shaking hands makes me nauseous. I couldn't stand the sight of him if I were his daughter knowing that he is a filthy minded leering blasphemer. Either she is the same as him (I wonder how she liked those thongs he bought her in Brazil) or she is nuts like her mother.

[Republic]

And John Lennon's Imagine song. No heaven, No God, just that all important be nice, we are all one world, everybody needs to be the same.

If what Joan River's is reporting is true, then the WHOLE TELETHON WAS ONE BIG LIE. I am sick.

[DeckTheHallsHolly]

Does anyone know how this show did in the overnights?

[mountaineer]

Yuck. Thank goodness restaurants have hand washing sinks and sanitizer solution in the kitchens. Even the guys whose job is to gather up dirty plates probably wanted to wash up after touching x42's pasty white, gnarly hand.

[mountaineer]

* Ensure the capacity of nonprofits to continue to provide services.

Translation: Yippee! Big bonuses for all NYC United Way executives this year!

[Jaidyn]

What a bunch of self-serving idiots! Let's boycott them and mean it this time! The victims were black, white, yellow; they were Christians, Muslims and Jews. Maybe if a few stars were thrown in the mix, they would have sung a different song. Even real racists and so-called racial victims put this issue on the back burner. We are at WAR! To hell with the petty bullsh*t! Our loved ones are putting their lives on the line for these scumbags???????

[Terry Mross]

These people are all washed up has-beens and it's the only work they can get. As for Clinton and Chelsea, what's so strange about a man taking his "girlfriend" out to dinner?

[Hugh Akston]

"Funds will be earmarked to non-profit organizations working in three key areas: defending minorities from racial attacks; media and educational programs promoting tolerance; and initiatives offering diverse information about the crisis."

Hmm. This sounds familiar.

Any ideas on how to find out if it is the same?

[ValerieUSA]

Are you born every minute? These people again LIED. There wasn't any honesty in their lame plea for money to leftist causes hiding behind the tragedy of Sept. 11. They ARE fascists.

[timydnuc]

Try this: Everybody sing Lee Greenwood's "God Bless The USA". That song breaks me up almost, and I say ALMOST, as much as the "Star Spangled Banner" (our national anthem). The feeling that I get when I hear those cannot be described by all the words, in all the books, in all the languages, in all the world.

"God bless the USA"