Another thought on charitable donations - Page 3

Aliantha · 11-14-2008, 03:22 AM

I think the problem is that we've grown into this culture of giving every tom, dick and harry a present because we can afford to.

I think maybe now things are more expensive for most people, we'll start becoming more selective of who we buy gifts for, and also what we give. Instead of expressing our feelings with money, maybe we'll actually get back to trying to get those we love a gift that means something even though maybe it doesn't cost so much.

Trilby · 11-14-2008, 08:51 AM

In 2001 my sister's MIL donated money to the families of undocumented workers who perished in the Twin Towers. My sister was not very happy about it. Her preferred charities are not really human in nature. Like me, she prefers animals to humans. That said, she felt if someone was going to donate in her name it should be a charity she cared about.

Bullitt · 11-14-2008, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Aliantha

I think the problem is that we've grown into this culture of giving every tom, dick and harry a present because we can afford to.

I think maybe now things are more expensive for most people, we'll start becoming more selective of who we buy gifts for, and also what we give. Instead of expressing our feelings with money, maybe we'll actually get back to trying to get those we love a gift that means something even though maybe it doesn't cost so much.

You don't like Jefferson, Nixon, and Truman?

classicman · 11-14-2008, 09:40 AM

- very witty

Griff · 11-15-2008, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by slang

It seems possible that our lust for stuff is waning. Unless we're talking good booze.

Is good booze considered stuff?

In my case, I'm afraid so. I'm approaching 11 months dry. My liquor shelf is still full...

Trilby · 11-15-2008, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Griff

In my case, I'm afraid so. I'm approaching 11 months dry. My liquor shelf is still full...

That is amazing, Griff! Well done! Do you feel/look better?

Griff · 11-15-2008, 08:26 AM

I've lost some weight and I think I'm dealing with my shit more directly so I guess so. Thanks for asking. g

TheMercenary · 11-16-2008, 09:51 AM

We do it at the request of people who have died but that is about it.

Pico and ME · 11-16-2008, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by TheMercenary

We do it at the request of people who have died but that is about it.

Thats about the best way, I think.

View Poll Results: What do you think of charitable giving in someone else's name as a gift?
Just fine, I do it for a variety of people	6	28.57%
It's fine once in awhile but not consistently	10	47.62%
Done it before but no inclined to do it again	0	0%
Tacky copout	5	23.81%
Voters: 21. You may not vote on this poll

11-14-2008, 03:22 AM	#31
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	I think the problem is that we've grown into this culture of giving every tom, dick and harry a present because we can afford to. I think maybe now things are more expensive for most people, we'll start becoming more selective of who we buy gifts for, and also what we give. Instead of expressing our feelings with money, maybe we'll actually get back to trying to get those we love a gift that means something even though maybe it doesn't cost so much. __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

11-14-2008, 08:51 AM	#32
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	In 2001 my sister's MIL donated money to the families of undocumented workers who perished in the Twin Towers. My sister was not very happy about it. Her preferred charities are not really human in nature. Like me, she prefers animals to humans. That said, she felt if someone was going to donate in her name it should be a charity she cared about. __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

11-14-2008, 09:40 AM	#34
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	- very witty __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

11-15-2008, 08:26 AM	#37
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	I've lost some weight and I think I'm dealing with my shit more directly so I guess so. Thanks for asking. g __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

11-16-2008, 09:51 AM	#38
TheMercenary “Hypocrisy: prejudice with a halo” Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Savannah, Georgia Posts: 21,393	We do it at the request of people who have died but that is about it. __________________ Anyone but the this most fuked up President in History in 2012!

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