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Originally posted by dgtempe
* Cough Cough*
The overwelming generosity is only overshadowed by their peaceful hearts.
Originally posted by LostSailor
We just know that the terrorists see "peaceful" hearts as a weakness and a vulnerablility they would exploit. Now can we please keep this on subject?
Originally posted by dgtempe
In other words...you only want feedback from conservatives?
Originally posted by KrazyJethro
But that means nothing when talking about the right direction for America. It neither denounces socialism (which I guess was the point), nor does it enable what we have now (which is not a capitalist nation, regardless of who's in the white house)
Originally posted by Saerlaith
I think this whole generosity thing for one, is based on percentage of income based on percentage of donations. Poorer people (looks like the southern red states according the the "generosity index") give a larger percent of what they earn. Richer people give a smaller percentage. Okay, proving what? I'd like to see the list of states with dollar amount per capita or some such. I only donate a set amount to "charity". If I earn more, I don't necessarily give more. A smart choice, as bankrupting myself for charity is stupid.
And it looks like he is referring to the whole "compassionate conservatism" thing, where religious organizations are able to operate as charities and also receive federal money for operating social programs, as well as tax-exempt status. Not sure how far along Bush is in implenting this stuff, just that from what I've read he's planning to give money that should be used for head start, TANF (temporary assistance to needy families) and other, formerly government programs, to religious groups. Seems the rationale is that churches will be just as good as a non-religious agency at deciding who gets what.
Originally posted by LostSailor
C'mon... there are thrads dealing with the war. I want answers about this topic posted here... could we please keep the war in the appropriate threads!!!
Originally posted by ShadowHasNoSource
That is way too narrow to form any real basis for debate, in my opinion.
Originally posted by LostSailor
Maybe you should find a list with dollar amounts per capita. I've already done my research.
Dude, he's cuttiing down the size of the Federal government so we don't have to pay as much taxes. That way the red states can donate even more money to charities. Do you really think that religious establishments will only give help to religious people? They will do just as good a job if not better because they won't be the bureaucratic nightmare that they are now!
Amen!
Originally posted by LostSailor
How is this way to narrow for a debate? Is it because they are facts presented in nice neat rows backed by non-biased web sites?
Originally posted by LostSailor
Originally posted by ShadowHasNoSource
That is way too narrow to form any real basis for debate, in my opinion.
How is this way to narrow for a debate? Is it because they are facts presented in nice neat rows backed by non-biased web sites? Thats a good way to weasle out of the issue though. I also donate to charities, but I also help my neighbors, little sister in college, and help with "habitat for humanity" here in northern Michigan. I'm also a Republican. What you're saying, if I got this straight, is that the red states -because they donate to charities- must not also be helping out other people in a "non-charity" way? That's absurd!