Biden gave average of $369 to charity a year

[ben_meyers]

What a nothing story, I can't wait till Ms. Mooseburger reports.

The Bidens reported giving $995 in charitable donations last year — about 0.3% of their income and the highest amount in the past decade. The low was $120 in 1999, about 0.1% of yearly income.

Over the decade, the Bidens reported a total of $3,690 in charitable donations, or 0.2% of their income

http://www.usatoday.com/news/politics/election2008/2008-09-12-biden-financial_N.htm?csp=34

[NYC_SKP]

1. I don't understand this post, it seems like it could become a talking point

for the other team.

:shrug:

[kestrel91316]

5. You guys team up much, lol?

[NYC_SKP]

8. Ha!

I'd forgotten....

[avaistheone1]

28. Well Biden is not one of our wealthy legislators.

He hasn't been enriching himself at public expense.

[EmperorHasNoClothes]

2. That's not what he *gave*, it's what he *reported*

They also gave money to their church and made some other charitable contributions.

Unlike Mr. Cindy McCain, Biden doesn't have a wife worth $100,000,000.

[lligrd]

6. Exactly - It Simply Means He Didn't Cheat

I donate far more than I report. Unfortunately, my donations are usually to individuals who really need it instead of to questionable but IRS qualified charities.

[pnwmom]

17. Right. If he put $20 into the collection plate each week, that would be another

$1000 a year.

Most people probably don't report those cash donations.

[lumberjack_jeff]

3. But I want to know how much the candidates spent on narcotics in the last decade. n/t

[kestrel91316]

4. You know, you are slipping. You're getting obvious.

Why don't you go post more anti-global warming nonsense?

[ben_meyers]

12. WTF does this have to do with Global Warming?

What the hell are you, an F'ing stalker? get a freaking life.

[Binka]

24. Hey Ben When You Donate You Get The Search Function

It means you can go back and see what people have posted in the past. We who have donated use it when we see a poster who posts continual BULLSHIT. There is no stalking involved. We have a life and we are happy to have donated to DU. Oh you didn't know that? You just think people who are up on your past posts are stalkers? Poor Baby Ben. Boo Hoo for you.

[HardWorkingDem]

7. God, the guy lives in debt and still manages to give to charity...

no shit...

[yardwork]

9. Thank you for your concern.

[MrSlayer]

10. So? What has that got to do with anything?

Really, who cares?

[1corona4u]

22. If you don't care, why post?

Durrh...

[MrSlayer]

26. I was looking for an answer giving me a reason to.

What is the significance of his charitable donations? He isn't rich, not even close, so why does what he gives to charity matter?

[ContinentalOp]

11. Uh... yeah. If we actually had some Democrats in power....

and could build some functioning social services in this country, we wouldn't need to throw money at bullshit church charities.

[Monk06]

13. How much did Palin give to charity. Especially to native who she refers to as Snow Arabs

Then there's Dick Cheney with a net worth of
$100 million who only donates to Repug PAC and
Neo Con 'foundations'

$120 or 0.1 % means an income of $120,000 per
year. $120,000 per year barely makes the living
expenses of a senator in Washington DC.

[ben_meyers]

16. We don't know yet, they haven't released their tax numbers

But Biden has, and fair or not it's on the front page of USA Today.

[Monk06]

18. Gov Palin, release your tax return, college dissertation, birth certificate, medical records etc NOW

[jberryhill]

14. You have NO idea how much of his time he devotes to good causes

No idea at ALL.

[Sidney J Mussburger]

15. Why is it a Lottery winner can't give to charity?

This is the most fucked up story of them all. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080912/ap_on_fe_st/odd_donation_declined_1

Give me a break. If I win the Mega Millions I can't give back to charity? What the fuck is wrong with people.

[NYC_SKP]

20. Ask this guy...

....head of the place that turned down the money...



http://www.lighthousemission.net/

[book_worm]

19. If it's a "nothing story" (which it is) why are you posting it?

[ben_meyers]

21. Because it's front page of USA Today

You don't think it will be "news"? And Biden supporters will be asked to justify it. Who are you trying to kid?

[Binka]

25. Poor Ben Who Are You Trying To Kid?

After using the search I have come to understand you Ben. Not liking it much Ben.

[HCE SuiGeneris]

23. You are to feeling good, as a black hole is to light.

-1 :thumbsdown:

[seabeyond]

27. i give a lot and i never declare it. shruggin....

i dont feel any need to "collect" in giving

[cordelia]

31. You are a sweet soul.

You've nailed what "giving" is all about.

[seabeyond]

32. well

i certainly wouldnt want to judge someone or be judge by tax return....

thank you

[H2O Man]

29. get a life

[jillan]

30. If that's all they have to say about Joe's tax returns ---

:rofl:

[ibegurpard]

33. Wow

That's a lot more than I gave.