Question for the Proglodytes; RE: cyber-stalking

[biersmythe]

Here's the thing. No government program is nearly as effective. Think of how many hundreds of billions have been spent since the "War on Poverty."

You can't legislate charity. You can't legislate morality. It's not an accident that those of a conservative mindset are much more generous with their money to charity than those of a more liberal bent. And it's those street-level charities that have the most direct impact.

Nope or liberals would be against the law.

[lorelai]

But they don't applaud wildly in favor of gay marriage so they should be driven from the face of the earth.[/Proglodyte]

I'm not aware of Goodwill having a stance for or against gay marriage.  One of their biggest goals, however, is getting people off of welfare and into productive jobs, which is what my mother does with them.  She started out as a job placement counselor, going to businesses and asking if they had jobs they could make modifications to allow someone who wanted to work but had disabilities.  Later on they opened a Career Center to get the people in there shopping also applying for jobs, give them resume writing assistance, etc, and that's where she works now and hopes to retire from.

So from a fiscally conservative standpoint, I think it's a good organization.

[Big Dog]

I'm not aware of Goodwill having a stance for or against gay marriage.  One of their biggest goals, however, is getting people off of welfare and into productive jobs, which is what my mother does with them.  She started out as a job placement counselor, going to businesses and asking if they had jobs they could make modifications to allow someone who wanted to work but had disabilities.  Later on they opened a Career Center to get the people in there shopping also applying for jobs, give them resume writing assistance, etc, and that's where she works now and hopes to retire from.

So from a fiscally conservative standpoint, I think it's a good organization.

Goodwill is a good organization. I have yet to see anyone here dispute that.

But SGT Snuggle Bunny wasn't talking about Goodwill. He was talking about the Salvation Army, which is a religious organization and draws hisses from your fellow DUmpmonkeys - even those who use their services (see: The Tucson Tart).

[lorelai]

Goodwill is a good organization. I have yet to see anyone here dispute that.

But SGT Snuggle Bunny wasn't talking about Goodwill. He was talking about the Salvation Army, which is a religious organization and draws hisses from your fellow DUmpmonkeys - even those who use their services (see: The Tucson Tart).

A slight bit of a bouncy, though it's not really bouncy.  My dad had to stay in several of their shelters over the course of his life.  He was atheist, but he was never offended about people trying to save his soul.  He needed the soup, shower, and bed too badly.  I think most of their clients feel the same.  I always put my change in, even if it might not be helping get to people like my dad, remembering that he used their services especially this time of year.

[Big Dog]

A slight bit of a bouncy, though it's not really bouncy.  My dad had to stay in several of their shelters over the course of his life.  He was atheist, but he was never offended about people trying to save his soul.  He needed the soup, shower, and bed too badly.  I think most of their clients feel the same.  I always put my change in, even if it might not be helping get to people like my dad, remembering that he used their services especially this time of year.

You're right, that's not a bouncy, but your fellow moonbats are the ones with the skewed vision of religious charities.

The truth about the Salvation Army, like rescue missions across the country, is that no one is forced to pray or listen to a sermon. It's not even a condition of receiving their services.

[Tucker]

A slight bit of a bouncy, though it's not really bouncy.  My dad had to stay in several of their shelters over the course of his life.  He was atheist, but he was never offended about people trying to save his soul.  He needed the soup, shower, and bed too badly.  I think most of their clients feel the same.  I always put my change in, even if it might not be helping get to people like my dad, remembering that he used their services especially this time of year.

What about the DUmbasses that will put what appears to be folding money into the Salvation Army's kettle but it's really a note that reads something like "I'm a queer that likes to get ****ed in the ass and give blow jobs. Because you're against it, I'm filling up you pot with phony money so that no one else can donate real money to you."

Every year some DUmmy will suggest this disruption ploy followed by 200 K&R's.

[NHSparky]

Here's the thing. No government program is nearly as effective. Think of how many hundreds of billions have been spent since the "War on Poverty."

You can't legislate charity. You can't legislate morality. It's not an accident that those of a conservative mindset are much more generous with their money to charity than those of a more liberal bent. And it's those street-level charities that have the most direct impact.

Hundreds of billions?

Try TRILLIONS.  About $15 T at this count, with nearly $4 trillion since Obama took office:

http://www.weeklystandard.com/blogs/report-us-spent-37-trillion-welfare-over-last-5-years_764582.html

http://www.scribd.com/doc/88767476/The-American-Welfare-State-How-We-Spend-Nearly-1-Trillion-a-Year-Fighting-Poverty-And-Fail-Cato-Policy-Analysis-No-694

[lorelai]

What about the DAmbasses that will put what appears to be folding money into the Salvation Army's kettle but it's really a note that reads something like "I'm a queer that likes to get ****ed in the ass and give blow jobs. Because you're against it, I'm filling up you pot with phony money so that no one else can donate real money to you."

Every year some DUmmy will suggest this disruption ploy followed by 200 K&R's.

And the first year I see it, I'll talk about my father staying in their shelters.  (I'm a bit sporadic on DU even if I've been around since 2008 primaries, didn't even know Olive Garden was verboten for two years.)

[SSG Snuggle Bunny]

And the first year I see it, I'll talk about my father staying in their shelters.  (I'm a bit sporadic on DU even if I've been around since 2008 primaries, didn't even know Olive Garden was verboten for two years.)

Ma'am...

www.democraticunderground.com/10024081491

*tips hat*

BTW -- doesn't this whole "you should accept me for who I am" fake outrage strike you as hypocritical? How come these drama queens won't accept the SA?

[Splashdown]

Well, they can always give to that atheistic GLBTZZXRBQ which gives to the poor and hungry.



Oh. Wait.

[lorelai]

Ma'am...

www.democraticunderground.com/10024081491

*tips hat*

BTW -- doesn't this whole "you should accept me for who I am" fake outrage strike you as hypocritical? How come these drama queens won't accept the SA?

http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=4149239

[Freeper]

What about the DUmbasses that will put what appears to be folding money into the Salvation Army's kettle but it's really a note that reads something like "I'm a queer that likes to get ****ed in the ass and give blow jobs. Because you're against it, I'm filling up you pot with phony money so that no one else can donate real money to you."

Every year some DUmmy will suggest this disruption ploy followed by 200 K&R's.

They waste time, effort, and money printing those stupid things that could have been donated to someone who could of used it.

[Tucker]

They waste time, effort, and money printing those stupid things that could have been donated to someone who could of used it.

DUmmies don't help people. They require help from people.

[Freeper]

DUmmies don't help people. They require help from people.

That's true.

[SSG Snuggle Bunny]

http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=4149239

You won't last much longer at DU if you keep that up. Especially if they see a connection between you being here and saying such things.


At least we'll still let you hang out.

[lorelai]

You won't last much longer at DU if you keep that up. Especially if they see a connection between you being here and saying such things.


At least we'll still let you hang out.

Actually it became my FB status.  Along with "If you want to donate to other charities this season, fine.  Just don't be a dick."

[SSG Snuggle Bunny]

BTW -- ^5 for having the integrity to do what you said you'd do.