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justhanginon

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7. Unfortunately, some of us cannot afford $90.00 for a hoodie no

Reply to brer cat (Reply #5)

Mon Feb 13, 2017, 10:34 AM

Feb 2017

matter how good the cause. Kudos to those that can and do purchase one.
I may be a lttle too sensitive but I do think your last sentence with its subtle implication was unecessary.

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$90 hoodies are not the way to do it. RedWedge Feb 2017 #1

I think it's a lot too! Phentex Feb 2017 #3

That was my reaction, too. Ms. Toad Feb 2017 #4

don't, many of us will heaven05 Feb 2017 #13

I choose directly where to donate my money. Ms. Toad Feb 2017 #24

excuse noted heaven05 Feb 2017 #25

It's not an excuse. That's how I manage my charitable donations. Ms. Toad Feb 2017 #28

well, good for you heaven05 Feb 2017 #32

the money goes to charity JI7 Feb 2017 #6

yeah, well don't buy one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! heaven05 Feb 2017 #12

+100 Hekate Feb 2017 #14

Class is always quite Botany Feb 2017 #2

I'm not surprised that Joe's children are service oriented. brer cat Feb 2017 #5

Unfortunately, some of us cannot afford $90.00 for a hoodie no justhanginon Feb 2017 #7

considering the responses so far, it is necessary. mopinko Feb 2017 #8

Very good point PatSeg Feb 2017 #11

Except that I expect many of us decline the book or DVD Ms. Toad Feb 2017 #29

Personally, I don't care for goodies PatSeg Feb 2017 #33

Yup, Mo, me, too. dmr Feb 2017 #19

BINGO. Those who can - should. calimary Feb 2017 #20

There are many things I can't afford brer cat Feb 2017 #10

I agree. Ms. Toad Feb 2017 #30

This is such a good family PatSeg Feb 2017 #9

I would think of it as a donation to charity that comes with a free hoodie IronLionZion Feb 2017 #15

It's a lovely concept in the small scale, but the messaging is confusing. TygrBright Feb 2017 #16

Very helpful, Bright Hekate Feb 2017 #18

oh stop it. mopinko Feb 2017 #23

I'm sorry if it came off that way. But an important principle IS at stake. TygrBright Feb 2017 #26

i dont see any deceit here. mopinko Feb 2017 #27

Excellent response. Ms. Toad Feb 2017 #31

The Bidens continue to make me proud. I'll bet there's a way to make a direct donation of $20... Hekate Feb 2017 #17

Why did we not make Trump's hypocracy on trade a bigger issue? hollowdweller Feb 2017 #21

Actually, the cost PRETZEL Feb 2017 #22