tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post8757229098159625983..comments2023-11-18T01:21:55.631-05:00Comments on My Open Wallet: January 2008 Monthly RecapMadame Xhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11536189690094235926noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-47773093456836152512008-02-08T18:45:00.000-05:002008-02-08T18:45:00.000-05:00I am an evil, greedy bitch who likes to dance on t...I am an evil, greedy bitch who likes to dance on the graves of starving children! (Actually it's just timing. There will be some items in this line next month.)<BR/><BR/>Reason #17 this is one of my favorite blogs :)Noel Larsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04101799343286185259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-76090138082041430162008-02-08T17:40:00.000-05:002008-02-08T17:40:00.000-05:00I support the idea that you shouldn't feel pressur...I support the idea that you shouldn't feel pressured to do charity! There're LOADS of ways to give, not all money. Well, kiva.org is a brilliant place for your money to go (and come back, although I'm not sure if you effectively lose money because of inflation or if there's interest or what). There's also ethical investing. <BR/><BR/>*tries to think of other ways a busy person on a budget can give* Well, you know, the smile, helping the new assistant, that sort of thing. Getting rid of your old things/clothes you don't really wear at your favourite charity shop...<BR/><BR/>I view your blog as a form of charity and giving. <BR/><BR/>Just because <I> you might </I> benefit from it does not make it not charitable.<BR/><BR/>The way you helped Rachelle looks like charity to me! <BR/><BR/>Thanks for your writing.Bhettihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16422030156456219620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-39800433502307880612008-02-08T09:30:00.000-05:002008-02-08T09:30:00.000-05:00I should add, by the way, that I have a lot of sym...I should add, by the way, that I have a lot of sympathy with Thief's Theme argument. Trent is oversimplifying; so is Thief's Theme.Andrew Stevenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13453328821252013152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-9332154594740088182008-02-08T09:17:00.000-05:002008-02-08T09:17:00.000-05:00Thief's Theme, there certainly is a lot of white m...Thief's Theme, there certainly is a lot of white male privilege in the U.S. However, let's not forget that the sinister cabal has also admitted Asians, Jews, and blacks of Caribbean descent, all of whom make more on average than whites. We shouldn't forget to excoriate them as well.Andrew Stevenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13453328821252013152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-33899937781329894062008-02-07T21:03:00.000-05:002008-02-07T21:03:00.000-05:00*covering mouth* Oooooooh she said a bad word. LOL...*covering mouth* Oooooooh she said a bad word. LOLAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-21861352938830645282008-02-07T16:56:00.000-05:002008-02-07T16:56:00.000-05:00I am unsubscribing from Trent's The Simple(ton) Do...I am unsubscribing from Trent's The Simple(ton) Dollar blog after I read point 3 of his "Myths" post today. He should stick to frugality and ING Direct posts instead of trying to tackle the complicated structure and history of the United States' economy. Another example of white male privilege. Sorry for the threadjack, I need to vent. I will be back to comment on your post after I purge the Google Reader.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-58154704730589259922008-02-07T15:53:00.000-05:002008-02-07T15:53:00.000-05:00Ironically, I was thinking about charity, myself a...Ironically, I was thinking about charity, myself and your posts while driving to school this morning. I thought about the fact that I don't give any money to charity. On the other hand, I volunteer at least a few hours of my week towards activism, if not more. In two weeks I'll be hosting a workshop on my campus. <BR/><BR/>So, for now, I'm not going to let any sort of guilt get to me. I plan on spending the rest of my life helping people and that is sufficient enough for me.VixenOnABudgethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09400555302792272638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-13233996738946499792008-02-07T14:24:00.000-05:002008-02-07T14:24:00.000-05:00And yes, I know you were making a joke, but the to...And yes, I know you were making a joke, but the tone of recent posts has been a little judgemental, so I'm just saying ...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-53708260117308532202008-02-07T14:23:00.000-05:002008-02-07T14:23:00.000-05:00Dear Madame X,Please don't let anyone pressure you...Dear Madame X,<BR/><BR/>Please don't let anyone pressure you into giving charity, or make you feel guilty about not doing it. Being a good, supportive person also contributes to the world.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com