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In honor of the billion dollar lottery winner, please enjoy this clip from "Reno 911" (Original Post) Yavin4 Jul 2022 OP
And may they donate generously MyMission Aug 2022 #1
What would I do with 650MM dollars (after taxes)? OAITW r.2.0 Aug 2022 #3
Something to think about! MyMission Aug 2022 #5
Sending that out to the email list... Well, part of the list. keithbvadu2 Aug 2022 #2
I used to love that show! BlackSkimmer Aug 2022 #4
LOL! Kaleva Aug 2022 #6

MyMission

(1,850 posts)
1. And may they donate generously
Mon Aug 1, 2022, 12:13 AM
Aug 2022

To democratic causes.

When I found out the winner was from Illinois my first thought was, blue state, hope they're Dems and will use some of that money for good causes.

That clip was very funny.

OAITW r.2.0

(24,610 posts)
3. What would I do with 650MM dollars (after taxes)?
Mon Aug 1, 2022, 01:26 AM
Aug 2022

Everyone in my family, nieces, nephews, grand nieces/nephews would be set for life. They just wouldn't be able to spend it until they are 37.5, though. The rest goes to charity. (I'd keep $5MM for my future expenses, though).

MyMission

(1,850 posts)
5. Something to think about!
Mon Aug 1, 2022, 06:46 PM
Aug 2022

There are so many important and good causes, and I'd give most away and keep 5M too.

At this point in time, I'd give the bulk towards funding women's health and retreat centers with transportation provided so women can have a choice and the ability to leave their state. Those living in red states can't easily travel to blue states, and funding is desperately needed for programs that might arrange it. I'd also donate to several houses of worship, to pay of their mortgages, fix a roof, resurface a parking lot. I know some places in need that, and my higher power and higher self would expect no less. I have no siblings, no spouse, no nieces, nephews, or children. I have some close friends, some with kids I'd want to take care of. And I'd donate to Democratic campaigns.

Of course my odds of winning would improve somewhat if I bought a ticket, right?
I do rarely, when there's a big drawing, didn't for this last one.

keithbvadu2

(36,919 posts)
2. Sending that out to the email list... Well, part of the list.
Mon Aug 1, 2022, 12:29 AM
Aug 2022

Sending that out to the email list... Well, part of the list.

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