mordant true.... and funny as heck!

More proof that farkers are idiots.

Wait a minute... aren't... you... on... Fark?

while i don't think he donated enough, i think that it's HIS money, and people need to stop hating bush JUST to hate bush.

I DESPISE bush w/ every ounce of my being, but c'mon, the guy donated some money. the worst thing that could happen from his actions is ........ nothing.

/perspective, people

2005-01-05 05:14:12 PM treasure cat

Flaccidor

From http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/4149439.stm

"Australia has become the biggest contributor, pledging $765m to Indonesia, the worst-hit country."

No referrence to a billion-dollar donation on that site.

However they DO say that global donations are at 3 billion. Australia ROCKS do not get me wrong. It wouldn't surprise me if they gave a billion. I just haven't seen it yet.


1 billion Aussie dollars = ~765 million USD
http://finance.yahoo.com/currency/convert?amt=1&from=AUD&to=USD&submit=Convert

This is NOT spam, please don't delete/ban. I saw this on MSNBC.


*Bring your stuff to UPS store

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http://www.auctiondrop.com/index.aspx

Wow, big spender.

Any amount lower than his profits from the Harken and Texas Rangers deals is an insult.

President Bush contributes $10,000 of his own money to tsunami victims

Now, really, this is a prime example of what it means to be compassionately conservative.

^{And yes, I'm kidding. Any amount is a good amount when the discussion is about raising donations for people who've been screwed over through no fault of their own.}

Awwww shiat, here we go...

This guy can't win no matter what he does.

(runs off to take a look at the election numbers again)

2005-01-05 05:13:22 PM rodeofrog

Does anyone remember what happened about 6 years ago, when someone published the tax forms that showed Gore had only disclosed about $300 to charitable donations in that whole year?

Or when Clintons itemized used underwear on their schedule C?

Or take their pity money.

Wow... that's heartwarming. $10,000.

Jackass.

The Bush clan has its fingers on hundreds of millions of dollars. Why not just send Asia a note saying, "Let them eat cake?" This makes W look like an frickin' idiot and the USA look like a detached and condescending noble throwing bread crumbs to the serfs. It would have been better if would have given nothing.

His spokesperson SAID that he donated 10000 dollars. In actuality he may have donated less or more. Ten thousand was the figure that a committee of souless political marketeers came up with that they figured dissatisfied the least amount of people. When did everyone around here starting taking the news literally? ;)

Cyberluddite

He is trying to lead by example there bucko, not bragging. If he was bragging he would have donated more.

Yeah, I voted for Kerry and still have my Kerry sign up in my window, but I'm getting so pissed at the Dems for giving our political party a terrible name. It's really sickening when the party you belong to is full of naysayers, hypocrites, and overall nastiness toward people who's ideals don't match theirs.

I guess that's America for you...

If I had the money, I would give the money.

If Bush is a hero for giving $10,000., then Carter must be a saint for all his years of giving.

HERO?! You gotta be f---ing kidding me.

Bush embarrassed himself and the nation when he pledged $15 million for aid to begin with. He was rightly chastized by the UN, and the facts regarding the US's COMPARATIVE generosity were shown on every TV in the world. Since then, Bush's handlers have done everything they can think of to reverse the PR disaster to this administration by 1) increasing amount to $350MM, 2) appointing Clinton--a Democrat!--to help raise private money ("gee, if Clinton can't raise money, it can't be the Republicans' fault!"), 3) sending his brother to Indonesia ("see, i care!") to check out the damage.

The fact is, the US is STILL being outspent by nations 1/10th our size, and Bush is getting pressure from the conservative right (the libertarian "government-charity-is-bad" wing) to stop spending government money. He's between a rock and a hard place anyway, because his Iraq policy has cost us $200BILLION in two years and, in combination with escalating defecits from out-of-control domestic spending (some "faith based" to churches), has put this economy in a precarious position.

So now Bush gives $10,000 of "his own" money to help? You mean $10,000 of his US Govt paycheck that STILL comes from john q and suzie q taxpayer?! Jesus effin' Christ. Don't you know that you are being played a fool? Every $10,000 Bush spends "personally" is $10MM he WON'T spend from the treasury.

God I hate every Bush voter. You heard me--hate.

wooo...10 grand from Bush. That's a drop in the hat for him. Selfish, greedy, stingy, and lots of other words come to mind for Bush.

Looking at these totals...I think the entire world has already proabably donated more to their aide than what their country makes in a year, yes? I'm glad that people can come together in a crisis like this. I hope the crotch loving bastards at the UN are reading these things when they call the US cheap again...

earthrhino

Jeez, if he cancelled the inauguration, all we'd hear would be stories from cops not getting paid, hotels and airlines and all their employees having a tough go, caterers going out of business--and since it's in DC, it would probably be some sob story about how it affects minorities more and just shows how racists the Republicans are. This guy can't win no matter what he does.

If they complained, I'd tell them to visit Thailand, Indonesia etc. and see something to complain about. Hell, they could all move out there themselves and not make a dent in trying to rebuild the place.

Oh, and I really hope that HERO tag was sarcastic...

Theburner Quite possibly, Clinton doesn't feel the need to broadcast to all and sundry about his private donations.

Unlike a whole stack of people on FARK, unfortunately.

That's pathetic.

At least not contributing at all wouldn't have drawn attention. Hell, I contribute more to charity in a year and don't have nearly the income of Bush.

All of you assclowns insulting him for "only" giving $10,000, how much have you given? Who cares if he could give more? It was his personal farking money! If he'd given $1000 that's still commendable.

Get off your farking high horses and follow his example by helping instead of tearing down Bush for not doing enough. You may not like his politics but that doesn't change that he made a donation that will do tons of good over there.

/Doesn't apply to Farkers who have donated

I DESPISE bush w/ every ounce of my being, but c'mon, the guy donated some money. the worst thing that could happen from his actions is ........ nothing.

True. I too want this guy to wallow in the mouth of a shark for all eternity, but I don't think any of the survivors will be biatching about his donation size.

/annnnnd flamewarrrr.....back on!

1 billion Aussie dollars = ~765 million USD
http://finance.yahoo.com/currency/convert?amt=1&from=AUD&to=USD&submit=Convert

Cool! I get it now. Australian dollars. Makes sense.

Weaver95: For every out in left field comment Coulter makes, Rall goes one step further...

....and that makes it okay on either of their parts?

All I will say is that, in my opinion, I think Bush is one of the most genuine people we have had in office in the last twenty years. After watching him in the debates, and watching Journeys with George, I've come to regard him as a regular guy, the kind of guy who speaks off the cuff without thinking of making a great impression, and a sincere person when speaking his mind on moral and religious issues.

I may not agree with him on everything, but I'm far prouder of our president than I was when Clinton or Bush Sr. was in office.

BTW, why don't those angered over Bush's donation take a look at the Muslim Countries of the Middle East. The most cash rich countries in the world donated less than the US, even if you add Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qutar and UAE TOGETHER.

Why no hatred there, huh?

I read the headline and thought it said that he donated $100,000 of his own money and I thought, "Well that is generous. Good for him." Then I RTFA and saw that it was only $10,000 and I thought, "What a shame, the leader of the free world, a very wealthy man from a very wealthy family can only manage to come up with $10,000 to help those millions of people who's lives have been destroyed by this wave." He should have given more or nothing at all. I hope this becomes a public relations nightmare for him.

While I appreciate his personal contribution to the relief effort, I can't help but compare his $10K (is any of "his" moeny really his?) to Sandra Bullock's $1,000,000 -- and to note that she worked for her money.

Bush is the kind of person that cares for himself, his wealth, and his religious views more than anything else and that's how we are running this country. America will fail. It's only a matter of time.

Griping about that being taxpayers money? OK, so I guess any senior citizen, FBI agent, cop, politician, IRS employee, or Armed Forces Member should just not give to avoid you chastising them? Farking asshats. He gave. That's nice, considering he probably knew every jackass liberal (not all liberals, just the jackasses) would give him flack for it. I'll bet if Clinton had been in the same position and given $10, you'd all be wanting to make statues for him. Again, farking asshats.

Jesus commands all of you christians to sell ALL of your possessions and give the money to the poor. These token offerings are going to land all of you in HELL!

Rethink, maybe. Change opinion, no.

There's a distinct difference here I think I need to make clear. I don't know how many others I speak for, but this is how I view the situation.

I respect most presidents. Maybe it's 'cause I was too young then, but I respect Reagan and, a bit more, Bush Sr. I respect Clinton a bit less than Bush Sr. thanks to his blow job. I have no respect for Bush Jr.

The biggest reason is that he's arrogant. He was asked last May or so what were the three biggest mistakes he's made as president. He couldn't come up with one. He spent over three years in one of the toughest, most stressful jobs in the entire world, and we're expect to believe he behaved flawlessly? BULLCRAP. Even in places where he's obviously wrong, he can't admit it. People keep posting the Mission Accomplished picture (haven't for a while, but they did). This illustrates my point exactly. How difficult would it be for Bush to come out and say, "Okay, look fellas. I came out here a few months back and said that major combat operations had ended. It turns out, I was wrong. The resistance is much bigger and better organized than I expected at the time, and my announcement was premature." He doesn't even have to admit to actually doing anything wrong there! If he were to do that today, my respect for him would instantly double. But no, he has to come out and give a BS story about how he meant "a" mission had been accomplished, and he didn't quite mean "major combat operations" as "major combat operations" but rather the initial invasion. He's trying to project the picture of being infallable, and it drives his credibility into the toilet.</rant>

Back on track, if Bush were to reduce the inaguration gala to help pay for other stuff, It would increase the respect I have for him. It wouldn't change the fact that I disagree with many of his moves and decisions, but I would have respect for him.

big farkin' deal. . . my boss is a small time businessman and donated that much. it's pocket change for the bush family. nice pr stunt, but meaningless

Jeez, if he cancelled the inauguration, all we'd hear would be stories from cops not getting paid, hotels and airlines and all their employees having a tough go, caterers going out of business--

Last night a charity called me for a donation. I told the lady on the phone the truth: This month I paid my bills, bought my rice and beans, and sent everything left over to the tsunami relief. I don't have any money for you.

And you know what she said?

"That IS more important right now."

Every cent counts, but the devastation should be the only story. Using this for political gain is repugnant.

"Hoo..quoting Ann coulter.. Didn't she say that all liberals are traitors?"



They are


simple as that

Not exactly Bush's biggest fan, but yea, that was cool. I'm not going to quibble about the 'percentage' thing, it was $10,000 no matter how you slice it. (But for those wondering, his salary as President is $400,000 with a $50,000 stipend for, I think, travel. Or, less than Greg Maddux's personal catcher Keith Osik.)

All I will say is that, in my opinion, I think Bush is one of the most genuine people we have had in office in the last twenty years.

Nearly spat out my Diet Coke when reading this.

/seriously

I did not donate one red cent because im still broke and in dept trying to fix my house from 3 friggin hurricanes.

Thanks for the donation. I wonder if he included a note that the money really came from Harken investors.

Hold on, folks. Look, I can't stand Dubya. I wish the booger would get impeached and his cronies tossed away for war crimes.

But he is donating SOMETHING and it's coming from his own pocket. It's like you or me sending a little something. Yeah, it's not going to break his bank, but again, it's still something.

I wouldn't say that makes him a hero, though...

damn, hes one stingy motherfarker.

I hope this becomes a public relations nightmare for him.

Your hopes are granted. The United States will never live this down.