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The Vanity of Charity
Author: BobR
Date: 12/06/2013 16:00:18
It's that time of the year when people think about giving unto others. We can thank the fabled wise men from the Bible story for that (and consider how badly it's gotten corrupted via commercialism). Giving to strangers less fortunate, or for a cause that works for the betterment of all is the basis of charity. Different charities have their seasons. This time of year we see the Salvation Army pots and bell ringers. It's the epitome of what most people think of when they consider charity - anonymous giving, done out of a selfless moment of empathy.
Unfortunately, that is not enough to satisfy some who give. Consider groups like the Sierra Club or Greenpeace that rely on "memberships" and donations. Every week I am getting junk mail where they are asking me to send a contribution which will secure me a tote bag with their logo emblazoned on it. I get to show the world that I am "giving back", while also becoming a walking billboard.
One has to wonder how much of the contributions made go towards the cost of this sort of marketing. One assumes some nominal percentage is allocated for administrative expenses. But those tote bags? The endless onslaught of paper snail mail? How much does that cost? How much is spent on that which could be spent on the charity's chief raison d'être?
I think about it every October when I see football players wearing every sort of pink apparel on their uniforms, whether they be gloves or shoes or towels. How much money is spent on that stuff? Why not just donate it directly to the breast cancer foundations? But - some might say - they raise money by auctioning those things off.
And that gets back to the root of the problem: vanity. The people that bid on these items could just as easily give that money directly to Avon or Planned Parenthood (or even Komen). But no - they want a piece of football "memorabilia" that they can show off. It's not enough to donate - there's the bragging rights that go with it.
This wastefulness in the donation process was driven home to me yesterday when I saw a pink garbage truck with the familiar ribbon on it and "we care" in bold letters. What they care about is certainly debateable. How much did it cost to repaint that truck? How much will it cost to paint it back when that pink shows the nasty garbage stains a little too well? Are they raising any money with this, or are they just "trying to raise awareness" (as if there's a person in this country that isn't aware of breast cancer already).
Or maybe they're just trying to assuage some ego and consider it a marketing "win". Why not quietly donate the money they spent on painting the truck instead of painting the truck? I think we know the answer to that one.
Like a new school library with the major donor's name on a gold plaque, like a tree falling in a forest and attempting to make a sound: it seems like it only matters if there are witnesses to it. Otherwise, what's the point?
Unfortunately, that is not enough to satisfy some who give. Consider groups like the Sierra Club or Greenpeace that rely on "memberships" and donations. Every week I am getting junk mail where they are asking me to send a contribution which will secure me a tote bag with their logo emblazoned on it. I get to show the world that I am "giving back", while also becoming a walking billboard.
One has to wonder how much of the contributions made go towards the cost of this sort of marketing. One assumes some nominal percentage is allocated for administrative expenses. But those tote bags? The endless onslaught of paper snail mail? How much does that cost? How much is spent on that which could be spent on the charity's chief raison d'être?
I think about it every October when I see football players wearing every sort of pink apparel on their uniforms, whether they be gloves or shoes or towels. How much money is spent on that stuff? Why not just donate it directly to the breast cancer foundations? But - some might say - they raise money by auctioning those things off.
And that gets back to the root of the problem: vanity. The people that bid on these items could just as easily give that money directly to Avon or Planned Parenthood (or even Komen). But no - they want a piece of football "memorabilia" that they can show off. It's not enough to donate - there's the bragging rights that go with it.
This wastefulness in the donation process was driven home to me yesterday when I saw a pink garbage truck with the familiar ribbon on it and "we care" in bold letters. What they care about is certainly debateable. How much did it cost to repaint that truck? How much will it cost to paint it back when that pink shows the nasty garbage stains a little too well? Are they raising any money with this, or are they just "trying to raise awareness" (as if there's a person in this country that isn't aware of breast cancer already).
Or maybe they're just trying to assuage some ego and consider it a marketing "win". Why not quietly donate the money they spent on painting the truck instead of painting the truck? I think we know the answer to that one.
Like a new school library with the major donor's name on a gold plaque, like a tree falling in a forest and attempting to make a sound: it seems like it only matters if there are witnesses to it. Otherwise, what's the point?
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Comment by 
clintster on 12/06/2013 13:36:49
clintster on 12/06/2013 13:36:49
Morning, everybody! Given all the news yesterday, I thought this would be a good song to get us all ready to face the day:
They can hurt me, jail my body
I'll still be free
I've got he solace of you
They can take my land,
Tell me I'm not who I am
I've got the solace of you
A wise man said to know thyself
'Cause in the end there's no one else
Just the solace of you
They can hurt me, jail my body
I'll still be free
I've got he solace of you
They can take my land,
Tell me I'm not who I am
I've got the solace of you
A wise man said to know thyself
'Cause in the end there's no one else
Just the solace of you
Comment by 
wickedpam on 12/06/2013 13:51:12
wickedpam on 12/06/2013 13:51:12
Morning 
Comment by 
Raine on 12/06/2013 14:27:05
Raine on 12/06/2013 14:27:05
come on puppeh you can do eet!
Comment by wickedpam on 12/06/2013 14:31:48
aawwww puppies who say NOPE!
wickedpam on 12/06/2013 14:31:48
Quote by Raine:
come on puppeh you can do eet!
aawwww puppies who say NOPE!
Comment by 
Scoopster on 12/06/2013 14:38:40
Scoopster on 12/06/2013 14:38:40
Mornin' all & Happy Fridee!! 
Oops I think i hurt myself on that last moob jiggle..
Oops I think i hurt myself on that last moob jiggle..
Comment by Raine on 12/06/2013 14:44:31
Raine on 12/06/2013 14:44:31
Quote by Scoopster:
Mornin' all & Happy Fridee!!
Comment by 
BobR on 12/06/2013 14:48:24
BobR on 12/06/2013 14:48:24
Nerd joke from my brewing buddies:
Q: What do you call a benzene ring with iron atoms replacing the carbon atoms?
A: A ferrous wheel!
Q: What do you call a benzene ring with iron atoms replacing the carbon atoms?
A: A ferrous wheel!
Comment by BobR on 12/06/2013 14:52:42
Kizzie did this too, until her and Momma came to an "understanding"
BobR on 12/06/2013 14:52:42
Quote by Raine:
come on puppeh you can do eet!
Kizzie did this too, until her and Momma came to an "understanding"
Comment by Raine on 12/06/2013 15:17:34
Raine on 12/06/2013 15:17:34
So, Santorum compared what Mandela did to what the GOP is doing trying to end Obamacare.
Comment by 
Mondobubba on 12/06/2013 15:18:32
Don't know if you saw this one the other day I posted:
Q: How can you tell a chemist from a plumber?
A: As then to pronounce "unionized."
Mondobubba on 12/06/2013 15:18:32
Quote by BobR:
Nerd joke from my brewing buddies:
Q: What do you call a benzene ring with iron atoms replacing the carbon atoms?
A: A ferrous wheel!
Don't know if you saw this one the other day I posted:
Q: How can you tell a chemist from a plumber?
A: As then to pronounce "unionized."
Comment by Raine on 12/06/2013 15:20:23
Raine on 12/06/2013 15:20:23
They really ARE this delusional.
"Nelson Mandela stood up against a great injustice and was willing to pay a huge price for that. That's the reason he's mourned today, because of that struggle that he performed," Santorum said. "But you're right, I mean, what he was advocating for was not necessarily the right answer, but he was fighting against some great injustice, and I would make the argument that we have a great injustice going on right now in this country with an ever-increasing size of government that is taking over and controlling people's lives, and Obamacare is front and center in that."
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/06/2013 15:25:30
Mondobubba on 12/06/2013 15:25:30
Mondo's Mandela Social Justice Mix:
1. "Redemption Song" covered by Joe Strummer and the Mescalaros
2. "Fight the Power" Public Enemy
3. "Fables of Faubus" Charles Mingus
4. "Homeless" Paul Simon
5. "We Shall Overcome" Bruce Springsteen & the Sessions Band
6. "Which Side Are You On" Pete Seeger
7. "Joe Hill" Pete Seeger
8. "Union Maid" Peter Seeger
"Homeless" isn't strictly a song about social justice, but it does feature Ladysmith Black Mombazo.
1. "Redemption Song" covered by Joe Strummer and the Mescalaros
2. "Fight the Power" Public Enemy
3. "Fables of Faubus" Charles Mingus
4. "Homeless" Paul Simon
5. "We Shall Overcome" Bruce Springsteen & the Sessions Band
6. "Which Side Are You On" Pete Seeger
7. "Joe Hill" Pete Seeger
8. "Union Maid" Peter Seeger
"Homeless" isn't strictly a song about social justice, but it does feature Ladysmith Black Mombazo.
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/06/2013 15:27:16
Yes bring to an end of brutal system of racial oppression is exactly the same thing as requiring people to have health insurance. No question.
What.An.Asshole.
Mondobubba on 12/06/2013 15:27:16
Quote by Raine:
They really ARE this delusional."Nelson Mandela stood up against a great injustice and was willing to pay a huge price for that. That's the reason he's mourned today, because of that struggle that he performed," Santorum said. "But you're right, I mean, what he was advocating for was not necessarily the right answer, but he was fighting against some great injustice, and I would make the argument that we have a great injustice going on right now in this country with an ever-increasing size of government that is taking over and controlling people's lives, and Obamacare is front and center in that."
Yes bring to an end of brutal system of racial oppression is exactly the same thing as requiring people to have health insurance. No question.
What.An.Asshole.
Comment by Raine on 12/06/2013 15:27:43
I;m a little surprised there is no Peter Gabriel there.
I like it!
Raine on 12/06/2013 15:27:43
Quote by Mondobubba:
Mondo's Mandela Social Justice Mix:
1. "Redemption Song" covered by Joe Strummer and the Mescalaros
2. "Fight the Power" Public Enemy
3. "Fables of Faubus" Charles Mingus
4. "Homeless" Paul Simon
5. "We Shall Overcome" Bruce Springsteen & the Sessions Band
6. "Which Side Are You On" Pete Seeger
7. "Joe Hill" Pete Seeger
8. "Union Maid" Peter Seeger
"Homeless" isn't strictly a song about social justice, but it does feature Ladysmith Black Mombazo.
I like it!
Comment by Raine on 12/06/2013 15:28:38
Raine on 12/06/2013 15:28:38
How was the Dr. Appt, Mondo?
Comment by Scoopster on 12/06/2013 15:29:05
Friend of mine saw that and said "does that mean we can start throwing Republicans in jail for 27 years for opposing Obamacare? shit, I'm so ready for that"
Scoopster on 12/06/2013 15:29:05
Quote by Raine:
They really ARE this delusional."Nelson Mandela stood up against a great injustice and was willing to pay a huge price for that. That's the reason he's mourned today, because of that struggle that he performed," Santorum said. "But you're right, I mean, what he was advocating for was not necessarily the right answer, but he was fighting against some great injustice, and I would make the argument that we have a great injustice going on right now in this country with an ever-increasing size of government that is taking over and controlling people's lives, and Obamacare is front and center in that."
Friend of mine saw that and said "does that mean we can start throwing Republicans in jail for 27 years for opposing Obamacare? shit, I'm so ready for that"
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/06/2013 15:33:15
Mondobubba on 12/06/2013 15:33:15
I was mad angry by the callers and the guests on "First Coast Connect" on my NPR station this morning. They were slut-shaming the crap out of the woman who accused Jameis Winston of sexual battery.
A couple of examples:
Panel member (a woman): She was drinking! Drinking and teenagers are a dangerous combination (The victim is 18).
Caller to the show: They found two peoples DNA in her panties!
A couple of examples:
Panel member (a woman): She was drinking! Drinking and teenagers are a dangerous combination (The victim is 18).
Caller to the show: They found two peoples DNA in her panties!
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/06/2013 15:34:34
"Biko" Peter Gabriel
Mondobubba on 12/06/2013 15:34:34
Quote by Raine:I;m a little surprised there is no Peter Gabriel there.Quote by Mondobubba:
Mondo's Mandela Social Justice Mix:
1. "Redemption Song" covered by Joe Strummer and the Mescalaros
2. "Fight the Power" Public Enemy
3. "Fables of Faubus" Charles Mingus
4. "Homeless" Paul Simon
5. "We Shall Overcome" Bruce Springsteen & the Sessions Band
6. "Which Side Are You On" Pete Seeger
7. "Joe Hill" Pete Seeger
8. "Union Maid" Peter Seeger
"Homeless" isn't strictly a song about social justice, but it does feature Ladysmith Black Mombazo.
I like it!
"Biko" Peter Gabriel
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/06/2013 15:35:45
Good. Everything is starting work properly.
Mondobubba on 12/06/2013 15:35:45
Quote by Raine:
How was the Dr. Appt, Mondo?
Good. Everything is starting work properly.
Comment by Raine on 12/06/2013 15:38:16
You know, we really have a long way to go with equality.
Raine on 12/06/2013 15:38:16
Quote by Mondobubba:
I was mad angry by the callers and the guests on "First Coast Connect" on my NPR station this morning. They were slut-shaming the crap out of the woman who accused Jameis Winston of sexual battery.
A couple of examples:
Panel member (a woman): She was drinking! Drinking and teenagers are a dangerous combination (The victim is 18).
Caller to the show: They found two peoples DNA in her panties!
Comment by Raine on 12/06/2013 15:38:37
Raine on 12/06/2013 15:38:37
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:I;m a little surprised there is no Peter Gabriel there.Quote by Mondobubba:
Mondo's Mandela Social Justice Mix:
1. "Redemption Song" covered by Joe Strummer and the Mescalaros
2. "Fight the Power" Public Enemy
3. "Fables of Faubus" Charles Mingus
4. "Homeless" Paul Simon
5. "We Shall Overcome" Bruce Springsteen & the Sessions Band
6. "Which Side Are You On" Pete Seeger
7. "Joe Hill" Pete Seeger
8. "Union Maid" Peter Seeger
"Homeless" isn't strictly a song about social justice, but it does feature Ladysmith Black Mombazo.
I like it!
Comment by Raine on 12/06/2013 15:39:23
*snort* for a perfect retort!
Raine on 12/06/2013 15:39:23
Quote by Scoopster:Quote by Raine:
They really ARE this delusional."Nelson Mandela stood up against a great injustice and was willing to pay a huge price for that. That's the reason he's mourned today, because of that struggle that he performed," Santorum said. "But you're right, I mean, what he was advocating for was not necessarily the right answer, but he was fighting against some great injustice, and I would make the argument that we have a great injustice going on right now in this country with an ever-increasing size of government that is taking over and controlling people's lives, and Obamacare is front and center in that."
Friend of mine saw that and said "does that mean we can start throwing Republicans in jail for 27 years for opposing Obamacare? shit, I'm so ready for that"
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/06/2013 15:54:41
I'm now adding "The Gulf of Mexico" Steve Earle.
Mondobubba on 12/06/2013 15:54:41
Quote by Raine:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:I;m a little surprised there is no Peter Gabriel there.Quote by Mondobubba:
Mondo's Mandela Social Justice Mix:
1. "Redemption Song" covered by Joe Strummer and the Mescalaros
2. "Fight the Power" Public Enemy
3. "Fables of Faubus" Charles Mingus
4. "Homeless" Paul Simon
5. "We Shall Overcome" Bruce Springsteen & the Sessions Band
6. "Which Side Are You On" Pete Seeger
7. "Joe Hill" Pete Seeger
8. "Union Maid" Peter Seeger
"Homeless" isn't strictly a song about social justice, but it does feature Ladysmith Black Mombazo.
I like it!
I'm now adding "The Gulf of Mexico" Steve Earle.
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/06/2013 15:55:20
Awesome!
Mondobubba on 12/06/2013 15:55:20
Quote by Scoopster:Quote by Raine:
They really ARE this delusional."Nelson Mandela stood up against a great injustice and was willing to pay a huge price for that. That's the reason he's mourned today, because of that struggle that he performed," Santorum said. "But you're right, I mean, what he was advocating for was not necessarily the right answer, but he was fighting against some great injustice, and I would make the argument that we have a great injustice going on right now in this country with an ever-increasing size of government that is taking over and controlling people's lives, and Obamacare is front and center in that."
Friend of mine saw that and said "does that mean we can start throwing Republicans in jail for 27 years for opposing Obamacare? shit, I'm so ready for that"
Awesome!
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/06/2013 15:57:58
Mondobubba on 12/06/2013 15:57:58
One last one from the Mandela social justice mix
"This City" Steve Earle
"This City" Steve Earle
Comment by BobR on 12/06/2013 16:02:06
BobR on 12/06/2013 16:02:06
I've deleted the stub, posted the new blog post, and merged the comments
Comment by Raine on 12/06/2013 16:05:54
Raine on 12/06/2013 16:05:54
Ted Cruz actually says something decent -- and his *cough* supporters *cough* blast him.
Everything is wrong here.
https://www.facebook.com/SenatorTedCruz/posts/468367399942232
Everything is wrong here.
https://www.facebook.com/SenatorTedCruz/posts/468367399942232
Comment by Raine on 12/06/2013 16:08:55
Raine on 12/06/2013 16:08:55
You know, Bobber -- you speak an uncomfortable truth.
It's important to raise awareness to a cause, I agree. it can go too far and often does. Pink for breast cancer awareness during football season is a perfect example.
You REALLY saw a Pink GARBAGE truck? That's almost offensive. Garbage cares about your cancer.
It's important to raise awareness to a cause, I agree. it can go too far and often does. Pink for breast cancer awareness during football season is a perfect example.
You REALLY saw a Pink GARBAGE truck? That's almost offensive. Garbage cares about your cancer.
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/06/2013 16:15:55
Mondobubba on 12/06/2013 16:15:55
No open bar at the company holiday party (fuck you Sarah & Bill-O) I haz a sad.
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/06/2013 16:17:04
Cruz is trying to right-wash Mandala if you ask me.
Mondobubba on 12/06/2013 16:17:04
Quote by Raine:
Ted Cruz actually says something decent -- and his *cough* supporters *cough* blast him.
Everything is wrong here.
https://www.facebook.com/SenatorTedCruz/posts/468367399942232
Cruz is trying to right-wash Mandala if you ask me.
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/06/2013 16:29:05
Mondobubba on 12/06/2013 16:29:05
My alma mater has found me. I am getting the university's alumni bulletin, the Columbian College newsletter and the endless stream of GW credit card offers now. Seriously, how much is this costing? Why? I'm not going to donate a vast sum of money any time soon.
Comment by wickedpam on 12/06/2013 16:33:13
those are some scary f-ing people!
wickedpam on 12/06/2013 16:33:13
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:
Ted Cruz actually says something decent -- and his *cough* supporters *cough* blast him.
Everything is wrong here.
https://www.facebook.com/SenatorTedCruz/posts/468367399942232
Cruz is trying to right-wash Mandala if you ask me.
those are some scary f-ing people!
Comment by Raine on 12/06/2013 16:57:44
I've seen more cogent statements at StormFront.
Raine on 12/06/2013 16:57:44
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:
Ted Cruz actually says something decent -- and his *cough* supporters *cough* blast him.
Everything is wrong here.
https://www.facebook.com/SenatorTedCruz/posts/468367399942232
Cruz is trying to right-wash Mandala if you ask me.
those are some scary f-ing people!
I've seen more cogent statements at StormFront.
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/06/2013 17:16:38
Mondobubba on 12/06/2013 17:16:38
Comment by BobR on 12/06/2013 17:27:12
And why do they have limited incomes? Oh yeah - that's what Wal-Mart pays its employees after they've driven the competition out of business.
BobR on 12/06/2013 17:27:12
Quote by Mondobubba:
A rather fawning article on the Wal mart at Georgia and Missouri.
Organized labor makes many important points about Walmart’s practices. There’s an argument on the other side–in the immediate sense it’s a boon for people on limited incomes who get to shop there.
And why do they have limited incomes? Oh yeah - that's what Wal-Mart pays its employees after they've driven the competition out of business.
Comment by Raine on 12/06/2013 17:37:19
Safewway and Giant happen to be union shops. Safeway and Giant corp are also trying to bust the back of the Union.
(not arguing with anyone here, but yes, it's a fawning article. )
That Gray vetoed the minimum wage hike was a damn shame.
Raine on 12/06/2013 17:37:19
Quote by BobR:Quote by Mondobubba:
A rather fawning article on the Wal mart at Georgia and Missouri.Organized labor makes many important points about Walmart’s practices. There’s an argument on the other side–in the immediate sense it’s a boon for people on limited incomes who get to shop there.
And why do they have limited incomes? Oh yeah - that's what Wal-Mart pays its employees after they've driven the competition out of business.
Safewway and Giant happen to be union shops. Safeway and Giant corp are also trying to bust the back of the Union.
(not arguing with anyone here, but yes, it's a fawning article. )
That Gray vetoed the minimum wage hike was a damn shame.
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/06/2013 17:37:29
If I recall, there is a Safeway not that much further down Georgia from where the Wal-Mart is. That part of DC is not "the hood" either.
Mondobubba on 12/06/2013 17:37:29
Quote by BobR:Quote by Mondobubba:
A rather fawning article on the Wal mart at Georgia and Missouri.Organized labor makes many important points about Walmart’s practices. There’s an argument on the other side–in the immediate sense it’s a boon for people on limited incomes who get to shop there.
And why do they have limited incomes? Oh yeah - that's what Wal-Mart pays its employees after they've driven the competition out of business.
If I recall, there is a Safeway not that much further down Georgia from where the Wal-Mart is. That part of DC is not "the hood" either.
Comment by 
trojanrabbit on 12/06/2013 17:52:17
trojanrabbit on 12/06/2013 17:52:17
Copper tape cuts really fucking hurt.
They bleed like hell too.
They bleed like hell too.
Comment by trojanrabbit on 12/06/2013 18:25:03
trojanrabbit on 12/06/2013 18:25:03
And apparently they kill the bloggie as well.
Comment by 
livingonli on 12/06/2013 18:45:07
livingonli on 12/06/2013 18:45:07
Good day, folks. How the right felt about Mandela can be seen in the actions of Ronald Reagan, Dick Cheney, and Margaret Thatcher. And let's not forget Maggie's love of Pinochet and how upset she was when they attempted to try him for the crimes during the Chilean dictatorship.
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/06/2013 19:09:45
Very good point Liv.
Mondobubba on 12/06/2013 19:09:45
Quote by livingonli:
Good day, folks. How the right felt about Mandela can be seen in the actions of Ronald Reagan, Dick Cheney, and Margaret Thatcher. And let's not forget Maggie's love of Pinochet and how upset she was when they attempted to try him for the crimes during the Chilean dictatorship.
Very good point Liv.
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/06/2013 19:10:49
No, bloggie went to lunch. look at all the crumbs.
Mondobubba on 12/06/2013 19:10:49
Quote by trojanrabbit:
And apparently they kill the bloggie as well.
No, bloggie went to lunch. look at all the crumbs.
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/06/2013 19:11:30
Mondobubba on 12/06/2013 19:11:30
Comment by Scoopster on 12/06/2013 19:29:11
Scoopster on 12/06/2013 19:29:11
I wish science would give me a way to jailbreak this damn iPhone I got..
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/06/2013 19:46:37
SCIENCE! To the rescue!
Mondobubba on 12/06/2013 19:46:37
Quote by Scoopster:
I wish science would give me a way to jailbreak this damn iPhone I got..
SCIENCE! To the rescue!
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/06/2013 20:07:54
Mondobubba on 12/06/2013 20:07:54
I've been looking at the Google maps for the old 'hood in DC. I don't think there is much room for the large open air heroin market there at 12th and T any longer thanks to the yoga studios and twee coffee shops.
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/06/2013 20:19:29
Mondobubba on 12/06/2013 20:19:29
Thomas Dolby and me waxing nostalgic on heroin markets killed the blog? Or is just nodding off?
Comment by livingonli on 12/06/2013 20:27:12
livingonli on 12/06/2013 20:27:12
Nodding off in the crappy weather.