More Bono bashing (never enough IMO)

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zphage Sep 22, 2010 18:23:54
Replying to anthonyqkiernan

This isn't neccessarily a boots on the ground charity/NGO [501c (3)organization], but more of a political lobby/think tank with nonprofit status [501c (4)organization] meant to influence policy.

In general, 501(c) (4) organizations are allowed to spend a substantial portion of their revenue on lobbying our government and not every donation to them is tax-deductible.

T The Sea Cat
The Sea Cat Sep 22, 2010 18:37:23
Replying to zphage

Tax. Carbon Footprint. War Criminal Endorsement. China. Hypocrisy. Bono.

S sanshee
sanshee Sep 22, 2010 20:19:31
Replying to zphage

The consequences of the recent floods in Pakistan couldn't be dealt with through better governance etc.

As far as the people are concerend, yes, a less corrupt, fairer society would be ideal, but here and now they just need water, food, medicine, shelter, clothing.

Yet there were some organisations (a link was put up recently) 'politicising' the whole thing. Donate. To what exactly?

The Red Cross got some of my money.

Would Bongo's 'One' (gah! named after that horrid song maybe?) forfeit the practical for the theoretical in this instance?

If so, who would actually benefit?

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