bonnie Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 Commander-in-Cheap Jeannie DeAngelis "Every day that goes by, we learn more about the horrifying scope of this catastrophe - destruction and suffering that defies comprehension." The President isn't talking about the first year of the Obama presidency, but rather the dire situation in distressed Haiti. While introducing the Clinton/Bush Haiti Relief Fund Obama shared that the fund is a conduit, "...into the incredible generosity, the ingenuity, [and] the can-do spirit of the American people in helping our neighbors in need. " Who better than Obama to discuss and represent American openhandedness and the spirit of giving? In fact, in response to what Barack Obama described as, "deeply moving," "heartbreaking images of devastation" the President and First Lady donated a whopping $15,000.00 to the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund. Yes, a figure worth repeating, $15,000.00. But then again, the Obama's are not known altruistic benevolence when it comes to sharing the contents of the Obama joint bank account. In previous comments concerning Haiti, the President implored Americans to give, saying, "Despite the fact that we are experiencing tough times here at home, I would encourage those Americans who want to support the urgent humanitarian efforts to go to whitehouse.gov where you can learn how to contribute." Maybe Obama is the one who needs to "learn how to contribute?" According to CNN Money Barack Obama is worth 1.3 million and donated 1.5% or $15,000.00? Is this how the President leads the American people to give to a relief effort? Not to worry, the Obama family Hawaiian vacation fund is never in jeopardy of being depleted by causes like major earthquakes. Actually, according to historical records of charitable giving, a 1% contribution is not out of character for Barry and Michelle. Just this week, Sam Stein of the Huffington Post outlined the First Couple's giving record from 2000 through 2004. During that period, the Obama's earned about $300-thousand dollars a year, but gave no more than $3,500.00 or 1% of their annual income. In 2005 that number jumped to $77,315 or 4.7% and in 2006 to $60,307, a rousing 6.1 percent. During those poverty-stricken years, one righteous cause Obama deemed worthy was Jeremiah Wright's Trinity United Church of Christ. Giving $27,000.00 to a racist, anti-Semitic pastor the President claimed he was unaware spewed hate speech. The Obama's also gave to causes such as the African Muntu Dance Theater and The Rochelle Lee Fund who sponsor Big Read programs in conjunction with the National Endowment for the Arts. Oh, and let's not forget the $13,107.00 donation to the Congressional Black Caucus listed as a "charity gift." The Obama's tax records indicate that, when it comes to "sharing the wealth" the couple fell short of the "Biblical 10% tithe." Averaging $225-thousand dollars a year and giving $2,500.00 to charity, which by the way works out to $6.84 cents a day, from a President with zero compunction about picking the pockets of Americans who, no thanks to liberal policies, earn less and give more-is appalling. As fortune would have it, the esteemed Nobel Peace Prize winner can redeem his tightfisted reputation by exhibiting munificence and bestowing the $1.4 million in Oslo prize money to the Haiti relief fund. Robert Gibbs did say, "The money would be donated to charity." What could be a better cause to support? Making a $1.4 million contribution would not only assist the devastated Haitians, but, in the process, such a bighearted gesture could also bolster the wilting President's global reputation? Quote Everything you do is based on the choices you make. It's not your parents, your past relationships, your job, the economy, the weather, an argument, or your age that is to blame. You and only you are responsible for every decision and choice you make, period ... ... Wish more people would realize this. Quotes by Susan Gottesman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonnie Posted January 23, 2010 Author Share Posted January 23, 2010 BONNIE WELL this is an interesting article about OBAMA giving plan especially the $6. 84 a day dgrimmm60 In a way I think what he gives for something like this doesn't have to be public except when he speaks of sacrifice by others. Then maybe his money should be where his mouth is Quote Everything you do is based on the choices you make. It's not your parents, your past relationships, your job, the economy, the weather, an argument, or your age that is to blame. You and only you are responsible for every decision and choice you make, period ... ... Wish more people would realize this. Quotes by Susan Gottesman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Shane Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 This article comes off in very bad taste. It fails to put the President's giving in perspective. Certainly Obama is not giving the 10% that most Christians, including George W. Bush, gave. I would have liked to see what Obama has been giving compared to what other former Presidents have given. I would have liked to seen a lot less judgmental jabs like those at Reverend Wright. It is hard to take an article like this serious when it is filled with such venom. Quote Pastoral Family Counselor... Find me at www.PostumCafe.com Author of Peculiar Christianity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonnie Posted January 24, 2010 Author Share Posted January 24, 2010 This article comes off in very bad taste. It fails to put the President's giving in perspective. Certainly Obama is not giving the 10% that most Christians, including George W. Bush, gave. I would have liked to see what Obama has been giving compared to what other former Presidents have given. I would have liked to seen a lot less judgmental jabs like those at Reverend Wright. It is hard to take an article like this serious when it is filled with such venom. I wouldn't think it necessary to compare dollar amount with what others gave. Mostly it is just irritating to see one who pushes "sacrifice" at everyone else do so little of it himself Quote Everything you do is based on the choices you make. It's not your parents, your past relationships, your job, the economy, the weather, an argument, or your age that is to blame. You and only you are responsible for every decision and choice you make, period ... ... Wish more people would realize this. Quotes by Susan Gottesman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karl Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 Commander-in-Cheap In fact, in response to what Barack Obama described as, "deeply moving," "heartbreaking images of devastation" the President and First Lady donated a whopping $15,000.00 to the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund. I gotta tell you that I am no fan of anyone with the socialist leanings of Obama, but $15,000, even for a publicity stunt, is a good sized donation. I don't understand how anybody can criticize it. Regardless of his net worth, $15K is $15K. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonnie Posted January 25, 2010 Author Share Posted January 25, 2010 Originally Posted By: bonnie Commander-in-Cheap In fact, in response to what Barack Obama described as, "deeply moving," "heartbreaking images of devastation" the President and First Lady donated a whopping $15,000.00 to the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund. I gotta tell you that I am no fan of anyone with the socialist leanings of Obama, but $15,000, even for a publicity stunt, is a good sized donation. I don't understand how anybody can criticize it. Regardless of his net worth, $15K is $15K. 15,000.00 sounds like a lot of money but so many of the wealthy are giving so much more. What I have read and heard others say is Obama talks a constant game of sacrifice and doesn't seem to know what that word means. The lavish taste of he and his wife irks quite a few. 100.00 a lb or oz. forget which for meat from Japan etc Generally what others give to charity is their business and I am not so sure it needs to be plastered all over. But that has been done for a long time concerning many besides Obama. With his income it doesn't seem like so much. But 15,000.00 is better than nothing which is what people in Haiti have now Quote Everything you do is based on the choices you make. It's not your parents, your past relationships, your job, the economy, the weather, an argument, or your age that is to blame. You and only you are responsible for every decision and choice you make, period ... ... Wish more people would realize this. Quotes by Susan Gottesman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Shane Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 I gotta tell you that I am no fan of anyone with the socialist leanings of Obama, but $15,000, even for a publicity stunt, is a good sized donation. I don't understand how anybody can criticize it. Regardless of his net worth, $15K is $15K. If everyone with Obama's worth donated $15K it would be a lot of money. I only gave $20 - which was to ADRA. If everyone with my income gave $20 that would be a lot of money. I hope everyone here that is criticizing Obama has given a greater percentage of their worth than Obama gave of his. Quote Pastoral Family Counselor... Find me at www.PostumCafe.com Author of Peculiar Christianity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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