UPDATE for Those Who Donated to the Homeless

[jody108]

There you go! That's the arch-conservative ethos I've been waiting to hear.

But there is something I don't understand?

You mean you don't think most of the women with children are faking it as well? You don't think they are slackers and pikers who could get a job but simply don't want to and basically don't care if their kids go hungry?

And why would you want to feed the kids? Won't they just grow up and breed more homeless kids of their own?

So I guess you were not one of those who contributed a buck or two to Dwayne's request? That's OK. Seeing as only $350 was contributed and that I contributed almost one third of that, very few agreed with me that this was a good cause and that most agreed with you that it would be money wasted.

I'm willing to bet that if the NRA asked you to donate to a fund to buy guns for the homeless so they could hunt their own food that you'd be right there with checkbook in hand.

Or maybe if Rush Limbaugh asked for donations to buy every homeless person a copy of Sarah Palin's new book? I'm sure you would give to that.

What if Glen Beck sought donations to build a huge camp for the homeless and transportation (in boxcars) to send them there? I'll bet that sounds like something you'd give to.

No one says you HAVE to donate to Dwayne's fund to help the homeless in his area. But to castigate those of us who did (or do) is exactly why I'm so proud that I'm nothing like the man you are and why a man like you would never want to be a friend or colleague to a man like me.

I know you. I've known men like you all my life. You look at kind souls like Dwayne as stupid fools trying to improve upon the human condition. Your bible says that the poor will always be with us... and you see that as a rationalization to turn a blind eye to any and all human suffering anywhere around you. Yes, you have a hundred and one ways to rationalize your hard-hearted, zero-sum life.

That said, I know a lot of conservative men and women who hate the government and who see everything in terms of survival of the fittest and that poverty is God's will... but still they write a check to the Salvation Army or to someone like Dwayne because... well because... in my opinion... in their heart of hearts, down deep, they really don't believe all the arch-con crap they are told is gospel.

When you sit down to your Thanksgiving dinner this week and you say "... in Jesus name we pray..." perhaps you will give a quick thought to how proud of you he must be and the exemplary life you are leading.

And come Christmas, be sure emphasize to your children the following passage form Dickens:



Al3

Wow, tell me how you really feel ... you must be from California.

Ha!

I have nothing to do with Glenn Beck or the conservative movement ...

I just don't like seeing men on the streets that could work ...

And yes, I feel women and children should be taken care of ... ultimately by the father ... but that is laughable these days ...

You see, I see the same attitude in men everywhere ... so lazy ... even in insurance ... i get calls from guys crying about how it isn't working for them ... or they are willing to take minimum wage their whole life ... Dude! Better yourself. Work hard. Do what it takes ... no body is going to do it for you.

anyway, anyone got a chill pill for al3 ...

As for me, I've given most of my adult life to help kids on the street get off drugs and spent my time fund raising for activities to help people all over the world and, presently, 25% of my income goes into non profit work ... So don't put out these blanket statements on me from your cush california home ...

Wow!

 

[WinoBlues]

ooh you've done it now.....

Wow, tell me how you really feel ... you must be from California.

Ha!

I have nothing to do with Glenn Beck or the conservative movement ...

I just don't like seeing men on the streets that could work ...

And yes, I feel women and children should be taken care of ... ultimately by the father ... but that is laughable these days ...

You see, I see the same attitude in men everywhere ... so lazy ... even in insurance ... i get calls from guys crying about how it isn't working for them ... or they are willing to take minimum wage their whole life ... Dude! Better yourself. Work hard. Do what it takes ... no body is going to do it for you.

anyway, anyone got a chill pill for al3 ...

As for me, I've given most of my adult life to help kids on the street get off drugs and spent my time fund raising for activities to help people all over the world and, presently, 25% of my income goes into non profit work ... So don't put out these blanket statements on me from your cush california home ...

Wow!

 

[Guest]

As for me, I've given most of my adult life to help kids on the street get off drugs and spent my time fund raising for activities to help people all over the world and, presently, 25% of my income goes into non profit work ...

Well, if you say so. But pardon my skepticism about a person whose website has nothing more than a phone number in the "contact us" section.

If I misjudged you, I'm sorry... but considering what you posted and how much you seem to have an issue with the homeless and those who donated to Dwayne, you gave me just cause to be critical.

If you don't fit the picture I painted, fine. I apologize for including you in it... but I have no doubt that there are many here in this venue who could use a slight "attitude adjustment" about what homelessness is all about. And if they don't want to change their attitude and wish to castigate me as the bleeding-heart liberal seeking to waste their tax dollars on worthless people, that's fine with me. They obviously have the right to their opinion of me... as I have mine with them.

Al

 

[VaDwayne]

You're a member of the Keswick Club or Farmington?

Wow.

In Virginia "neo-conservative" society, you HAVE arrived!!

I'd would not want to be a member of either (yeah, like either would have me!) but I did play golf once or twice at one of them (forget which) as a guest of one of my professors when I was at U.Va in the 60s.

If you can "sell" the members of these clubs... you are going to do very well for yourself in the years to come. One note... you "sell" in the bar or restaurant or at the pool... NOT on the golf course. Don't make that mistake of talking biz on the course. Even if they mention "What is LTC all about?" say "Good question... with a long answer. Let's discuss it over drinks. Whoever loses this hole buys the first round."

I can't tell you how many sales I've blown because I thought "big deals" went "down" on the putting green (or the locker room... women don't believe this, but naked men don't discuss business with each other... except maybe in the mafia!) Never, ever sell on the course or in the cart. Trust me on this. I learned the hard way when I was younger... and a lot stupider than I am today (if any of you can believe that... which none of you will !! )



Al

Al, I am actually a bit perplexed. We are actually beginning to agree on things. Keswick and Farmington are not my cup of tea either; and I don't have a horse to chase a fox on either. As a matter of fact, I would rather be castrated than to live, work, or play in Charlottesville on a regular basis. I am too much of a hillbilly to survive over there, and I don't have an orange/blue striped tie to match my blue blazer. I do go to the sporting events, like the UVA-Tenn. womens game today, but that's about it. As an example, I was yelling for UVA tonight and the lady in front of me turned and ave me a dirty look. I should have asked her if she thought she was at a freakin opera; Way too snooty for me.

 

[jody108]

Well, if you say so. But pardon my skepticism about a person whose website has nothing more than a phone number in the "contact us" section./quote]

Cool, I will fix that ... thanks for the input ... I don't have an address right now though ... i'm kinda homeless ... could you paypal me $20 to [email protected] ... I'm really hungry.
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well, I think Al did pretty good considering ... sorry about that ... I don't really care that much and don't know why I'm even posting about all this ... Dwayne is doing a nice thing and how many people do nice things for others (besides on Christmas) ... so sorry Dwayne ... I'll keep my trap shut.

ooh you've done it now.....

 

[VaDwayne]

Well, if you say so. But pardon my skepticism about a person whose website has nothing more than a phone number in the "contact us" section./quote]

Cool, I will fix that ... thanks for the input ... I don't have an address right now though ... i'm kinda homeless ... could you paypal me $20 to [email protected] ... I'm really hungry.
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well, I think Al did pretty good considering ... sorry about that ... I don't really care that much and don't know why I'm even posting about all this ... Dwayne is doing a nice thing and how many people do nice things for others (besides on Christmas) ... so sorry Dwayne ... I'll keep my trap shut.

You should.. Your last comment made you look like a fool. Some people call it Karma, we Christians call it the Golden Rule. Be careful how you treat people on you way to the top because you may need their help on your way back down.

 

[arnguy]

To whom are you referring, Dwayne?

 

[VaDwayne]

To whom are you referring, Dwayne?

JODY108 said: Cool, I will fix that ... thanks for the input ... I don't have an address right now though ... i'm kinda homeless ... could you paypal me $20 to [email protected] ... I'm really hungry.

What a moron? Oh well, it takes all kinds to make the world go round. Nobody is useless;guys like him were put on this earth to makes us all look better.

 

[WinoBlues]

""TO ALL FORUM MEMBERS, LET'S BOYCOTT THIS GUY ON THE FORUM. DON'T RESPOND TO ANY OF HIS POST OR ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS THAT HE MAY HAVE.""

Dwayne,

First, thank you for starting this whole thread. It motivated me and mine to start our yearly efforts here locally. It was very selfless of you and your family. And I think that if people disagree with you, Fine. That is on them.

Second, I understand your passion. It is similar to mine in regards to our Troops and Veterans. Some here have disagreed with me. Like you, I have posted my response to them.

However, I think that most of us here are big boys and girls, we can choose who to play with.

My 2 cents

You should keep it should. Your last comment made you look like a fool. Some people call it Karma, we Christians call it the Golden Rule. Be careful how you treat people on you way to the top because you may need their help on your way back down.

YOU HAVE SHOWN YOUR TRUE COLORS TO EVERYONE ON THIS FORUM, ALTHOUGH IT HAS BEEN OBVIOUS FOR A WHILE.

TO ALL FORUM MEMBERS, LET'S BOYCOTT THIS GUY ON THE FORUM. DON'T RESPOND TO ANY OF HIS POST OR ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS THAT HE MAY HAVE.

WHO AGREES?

 

[Guest]

However, I think that most of us here are big boys and girls, we can choose who to play with.

I think it is "whom" (to play with.) But Rick is the final arbiter of grammar and usage here. He went to UCLA.