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71. Matthew 6:5-6

Wed Jan 25, 2017, 05:46 PM

Jan 2017

"And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full.

But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.

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A white Trump voter explains why he was inspired to leave a black waitress a $450 tip [View all] Stellar Jan 2017 OP

call me a cynic oldtime dfl_er Jan 2017 #1

Me too HipChick Jan 2017 #7

My thoughts as well. NCTraveler Jan 2017 #8

I'm glad I discarded cynicism for its own sake some years back... LanternWaste Jan 2017 #21

Oh my gosh. cwydro Jan 2017 #154

He wanted to make her feel small. Typical really. Rex Jan 2017 #24

With a tip like that he can make feel small any day of the week CajunBlazer Jan 2017 #118

lulz Rex Jan 2017 #156

I thought it was beautiful yeoman6987 Jan 2017 #34

Well of course you did yeoman6987. Kingofalldems Jan 2017 #44

That is a ridiculous statement CajunBlazer Jan 2017 #116

If we can't recognize when someone is trying, from a Alice11111 Jan 2017 #126

Seconded shadowrider Jan 2017 #94

Well said! CajunBlazer Jan 2017 #117

I've done the same, but did it without the lecture. Amimnoch Jan 2017 #142

If you smell flowers, do you look for a coffin? Glassunion Jan 2017 #41

As a Texan, it sounds like one of the "good ole" boys to me. hamsterjill Jan 2017 #47

IMO it was a patronizing gesture made more to make him feel good about himself... brush Jan 2017 #78

Hell, he ought to feel good about himself CajunBlazer Jan 2017 #119

Yep, they sure do, even here on DU they reveal themselves. brush Jan 2017 #121

Yeah that Trump supporter is a really nice guy. Rex Jan 2017 #157

That's how I see it. I'm glad she got a good tip, but the note is creepy. yardwork Jan 2017 #147

I totally agree with you MrScorpio Jan 2017 #74

Don't know I'd say "creep"... Bradical79 Jan 2017 #80

yes oldtime dfl_er Jan 2017 #82

You are worse than an cynic. former9thward Jan 2017 #114

I don't see white privilege, nor do I sense "lecturey"... Raster Jan 2017 #152

Wow leftynyc Jan 2017 #2

I am left without hope get the red out Jan 2017 #63

You are an apple and I'm an orange but in the end we're both fruits alllove Jan 2017 #3

I would wait for the credit card to clear! angstlessk Jan 2017 #4

lol alllove Jan 2017 #9

I take this bdamomma Jan 2017 #5

Some things should be taken at face value. MadCrow Jan 2017 #12

At face value it's paternalistic, misogyinistic bullshit with racist overtones. Maru Kitteh Jan 2017 #17

It really is like sayng "you're one of the good ones." JCanete Jan 2017 #25

He's probably acting out of guilt MountCleaners Jan 2017 #28

BINGO. Write a check & convince himself he's "done something" instead of doing the hard work Maru Kitteh Jan 2017 #36

Bullshit!!! CajunBlazer Jan 2017 #120

+ 100 .. N/t obnoxiousdrunk Jan 2017 #143

I do too since he could have left her a quarter and treated her like shit nini Jan 2017 #95

"Thanks for knowing your place and doing your job!" RedWedge Jan 2017 #6

THIS oldtime dfl_er Jan 2017 #10

+1 n/t blue cat Jan 2017 #79

exactly JI7 Jan 2017 #129

'different cultures'? wtf spanone Jan 2017 #11

I'm white and was born and raised in a blue state in New England alllove Jan 2017 #13

Oh give it up already. Welcome to DU enjoy your stay. Maru Kitteh Jan 2017 #15

Thank you alllove Jan 2017 #20

A lot of Rex Jan 2017 #91

bullshit. we're all americans.....ever heard that before? spanone Jan 2017 #16

I don't identify with all Americans alllove Jan 2017 #18

So you identify with what you consider center-right or right? Maru Kitteh Jan 2017 #32

Yep. But but but...he gave her a lot of money! Rex Jan 2017 #23

Um. FUCK HIM. You don't get to write a check and take away my gender. You don't Maru Kitteh Jan 2017 #14

Exactly! JenniferJuniper Jan 2017 #26

+1 lunamagica Jan 2017 #125

Are you saying she should give it back? Would you in her position? nt kelly1mm Jan 2017 #42

The onus is upon his action. Like hell will you find me judging her. That's his game. Maru Kitteh Jan 2017 #46

Great so she gets to kepp the money. nt kelly1mm Jan 2017 #69

This. Nt Quayblue Jan 2017 #77

The responses here are ridiculous. It was a nice gesture and a nice message. Oneironaut Jan 2017 #19

Says the white guy. The crowd at FOXnewz sure seemed to think it was great. Maru Kitteh Jan 2017 #30

How did he deny her culture and gender? Oneironaut Jan 2017 #50

I just told you. It's up to you to read for comprehension. Maru Kitteh Jan 2017 #58

And where did you give any evidence? Oneironaut Jan 2017 #62

Except he didn't tell her she needed to smile more mythology Jan 2017 #75

this nt calendargirl Jan 2017 #100

Post removed Post removed Jan 2017 #144

I agree. He gets to brag about voting for Trump but now he's a hero. yardwork Jan 2017 #148

"Ridiculous"? JenniferJuniper Jan 2017 #35

How was it not supportive? Oneironaut Jan 2017 #51

No he wasn't. JenniferJuniper Jan 2017 #53

Was the waitress offended? Oneironaut Jan 2017 #54

I'm sure she was thrilled with the money. JenniferJuniper Jan 2017 #61

So, you've decided to jump in and be offended for her? Oneironaut Jan 2017 #65

If she was thrilled with the money Dorian Gray Jan 2017 #145

Gosh. I would be happy to get notes like this all day. fescuerescue Jan 2017 #66

He's a racist misogynist because of his Trump vote Bradical79 Jan 2017 #81

That's engaging in binary thinking. Oneironaut Jan 2017 #83

They were not "duped" Bradical79 Jan 2017 #86

I disagree. I think most wanted to be part of a movement, Oneironaut Jan 2017 #87

He used their racism to distract from other issues Bradical79 Jan 2017 #88

You are also correct. For some, it was about the "brown boogieman." Oneironaut Jan 2017 #89

Thinking like this will lead to another disaster in upcoming elections... Baconator Jan 2017 #92

Nonsense -nt Bradical79 Jan 2017 #96

BULL FUCKIN SHIT !!! Comey, Voter suppression and Russia you can got with non reality I'd rather uponit7771 Jan 2017 #105

+1 uponit7771 Jan 2017 #104

They don't get the benefit of the doubt, they took that away with their votes. FUCK THAT !! I don't uponit7771 Jan 2017 #101

+1. Some people need to pintobean Jan 2017 #84

NO ONE should be agreeing with overt bigotry or give people who do agree with the benefit of doubt uponit7771 Jan 2017 #106

:yawn: pintobean Jan 2017 #130

Yeap, yawn to bigotry... figured we'd have some people who aren't bothered by it post their true... uponit7771 Jan 2017 #131

My true feelings? pintobean Jan 2017 #135

You yawned to a post about bigotry, this was not a post about disagreement... good try though uponit7771 Jan 2017 #137

:yawn: pintobean Jan 2017 #139

Unfortunately I and many others can't afford to yawn at bigotry, I'll fight it to my last breath uponit7771 Jan 2017 #140

If he was really nice he would've given the money without the note Merlot Jan 2017 #113

Oh the poor White Texas Man's Burden! Rex Jan 2017 #22

Small scale imperialism samir.g Jan 2017 #27

Right on. The asshole should have kept his filthy lucre to himself. WillowTree Jan 2017 #57

Very nice. braddy Jan 2017 #29

I'm glad he wants to be inclusive. Here's a picture of his dental staff. Buckeye_Democrat Jan 2017 #31

Even his name is White...... Tanuki Jan 2017 #33

That pic will probably get him more followers here on DU. Rex Jan 2017 #90

LOL. They do have great smiles. n/t Tatiana Jan 2017 #98

Trump Guilt erpowers Jan 2017 #37

+1, I know people with it written on their faces !!! uponit7771 Jan 2017 #103

I know a few people who voted for Trump MountCleaners Jan 2017 #38

+1, I do too and the guilt is written on their faces !!! uponit7771 Jan 2017 #107

The "we may come from different cultures" thing MountCleaners Jan 2017 #39

I don't get it... Baconator Jan 2017 #72

Judas got 30 pieces of silver maxrandb Jan 2017 #40

Amen uponit7771 Jan 2017 #109

Great post! n/t VespertineIconoclast Jan 2017 #128

The replies and attitudes here sometimes.. SQUEE Jan 2017 #43

Forget it, Jake. It's General Discussion. Dr. Strange Jan 2017 #97

lol n/t orleans Jan 2017 #123

My wife and I go out to eat at least once a week madokie Jan 2017 #45

Wow. califootman Jan 2017 #48

I'm sure he's not reading this MountCleaners Jan 2017 #49

I'm sure he's not reading this, too. califootman Jan 2017 #52

We're all entitled to our own opinions True Dough Jan 2017 #55

But but but... calendargirl Jan 2017 #99

Don't take this personally, but... True Dough Jan 2017 #111

Yes, I think they both enjoyed each others company and he showed it the best way he could from his stevenleser Jan 2017 #122

The waitress gets to decide VoicesAcrossAmerica Jan 2017 #56

Yes. Exactly what I was going to post. Inkfreak Jan 2017 #150

Come together, NO...No one got paid to March Against Trump.... Tikki Jan 2017 #59

+1 uponit7771 Jan 2017 #138

The gesture reeks of guilt and paternalism Lanius Jan 2017 #60

+1 uponit7771 Jan 2017 #136

Nice tip, but spare us the self-righteous sermon . . . hatrack Jan 2017 #64

I don't think it was intended for mass publication. fescuerescue Jan 2017 #67

Then how did it end up in the Post? hatrack Jan 2017 #68

Looks like either the waitress or the restaurant published it fescuerescue Jan 2017 #70

Matthew 6:5-6 hatrack Jan 2017 #71

I am sure that she liked the tip HoneyBadger Jan 2017 #73

Here is a big tip...and I will match it with a donation to Planned Parenthood. Tikki Jan 2017 #85

And that still wouldn't be good enough. calendargirl Jan 2017 #102

Honestly, I agree with everything you wrote. Tikki Jan 2017 #110

I thought it came off as condescending as hell. I'm glad she got the dough, but, ugh. catbyte Jan 2017 #76

Come from different cultures??? Is she American? Or is he denying that because, you know? Squinch Jan 2017 #93

There are different cultures within this country MichMary Jan 2017 #153

It's a kind gesture. romanic Jan 2017 #108

I don't accept enabling of bigotry of any kind no matter the gestures behind it. uponit7771 Jan 2017 #134

This looks like guilt money. Covering for the racist predator and chief. Lint Head Jan 2017 #112

it's not going to make your vote for an openly bigoted piece of shit go away JI7 Jan 2017 #115

+1 uponit7771 Jan 2017 #133

So let me get this straight.... CajunBlazer Jan 2017 #124

the Trump supporter was trying to cover or excuse his support for the bigoted piece of shit JI7 Jan 2017 #127

The progressive enables bigotry?!?! REALLY?! So soon DU "forgets" MiniPoots bigoted campaign !!! uponit7771 Jan 2017 #132

"We just screwed you, so here's a little gesture.. Amimnoch Jan 2017 #141

Good point about the positive reinforcement training. yardwork Jan 2017 #149

Yeap.. the guilt is evident uponit7771 Jan 2017 #155

If you want to be nice MountCleaners Jan 2017 #146

#fakenews. stonecutter357 Jan 2017 #151