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35. Why not just avoid dealing with them?

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Sun Nov 4, 2012, 07:12 PM

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Weather Channel asking for donations - Don't do it! [View all] Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2012 OP

tweeted!! underthematrix Nov 2012 #1

already done. barbtries Nov 2012 #2

I think they were asking for donations to the Red Cross Sherman A1 Nov 2012 #3

It is going to the Red Cross... cynatnite Nov 2012 #4

I wouldn't want them anywhere NEAR the money.... Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2012 #6

As I said, it's easy to believe the worst... cynatnite Nov 2012 #7

"these sorts of things usually become public record." Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2012 #9

When taxes are filed... cynatnite Nov 2012 #10

I don't think they CARE about their image. Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2012 #11

This is the public campaign... cynatnite Nov 2012 #12

Ever hear of the concept of "dirty money"? Every dime they have is suspect. Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2012 #14

Well, if I need food or a blanket, I don't think I'd question where the money came from... cynatnite Nov 2012 #15

There are those who would rather freeze than take a blanket from Bain. Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2012 #16

Really? B2G Nov 2012 #17

Tell you what, slap their logo on those blankets and judge for yourself. Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2012 #18

You'd have to insist the Red Cross do that themselves...you'd get laughed at, though. n/t cynatnite Nov 2012 #23

I can picture a political catoon of it though. Someone huddling with a blanket plastered with logos. Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2012 #27

There are probably a lot of items that would need covered with logos... cynatnite Nov 2012 #28

It's nice Smith And Wesson labels the shackles sold to the Saudis... Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2012 #30

this has to be sarcasm backwoodsbob Nov 2012 #31

I'm pissed off. Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2012 #32

I'm nobody... cynatnite Nov 2012 #21

So, are you going to tell a victim that this blanket may or may not have been paid for... cynatnite Nov 2012 #20

All I'm saying is to give the money to the Red Cross directly. Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2012 #29

Where does it say that Bain is collecting the money themselves? n/t cynatnite Nov 2012 #33

Why not just avoid dealing with them? Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2012 #35

That's a personal choice for one to make... cynatnite Nov 2012 #37

From what I heard they were collecting the money themselves to hand over to the Red Cross. Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2012 #39

It's on the Red Cross' site and a person can donate directly to them. cynatnite Nov 2012 #40

Fine, screw it, let them have their PR. Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2012 #41

Speak for yourself, dearie. cali Nov 2012 #25

Signed up for Sirius satellite radio to avoid their channels. pwb Nov 2012 #5

Watch out for the excessive "administrative expenses" if Bain is involved. lpbk2713 Nov 2012 #8

A for-profit company is begging for donations???? WTF???? kestrel91316 Nov 2012 #13

I thought they were part of NBC Universal. KamaAina Nov 2012 #19

They've got their claws in a lot of places.... Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2012 #24

I never even watch them anyway liberal_at_heart Nov 2012 #22

As does my blood. I'm on my 10 gallon pin now. Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2012 #26

Yay! cynatnite Nov 2012 #34

My local hospital also has me listed as being on standby if needed for an emergency. Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2012 #38

TWC is partially owned by NBC Universal nadinbrzezinski Nov 2012 #36

No kidding. Those guys skim from Dominos and Toys R Us too. Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2012 #42

Here is the deal nadinbrzezinski Nov 2012 #43

It's like the "move your money" during Occupy.... Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2012 #44

I never donate when asked to by a corporate entity. Dawson Leery Nov 2012 #45