Ed Schultz Interviews Melanie Sloan (CREW) Hannity's Charity Investigation

[democracy1st]

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March 29, 2010 MSNBC The ED Show

http://www.citizensforethics.org/

According to its 2006 tax returns, Freedom Alliance reported revenue of $10,822,785, but only $397,900–or a beyond-measly 3.68%–of that was given to the children of fallen troops as scholarships or as aid to severely injured soldiers.
On the other hand, 62% of the money went to “expenses,” including $979,485 for “consultants” and an “advisor.” Yes, consultant/advisors got more than double what injured troops and the kids of fallen troops got. The tax forms show that “New World Aviation” got paid $60,601 for “air travel.” Was that for Hannity’s G5? Like I said, neither the charity nor Hannity is talking. And finally, that year, Freedom Alliance spent $1,730,816 on postage and shipping and $1,414,215 on printing, for a total of $3,145,031, nearly half the revenue the charity spent that year and about eight times what the injured troops and the children of fallen ones received.

http://washingtonindependent.com/79724/is-sean-hannitys-freedom-concert-series-skimping-on-charity

Update:
http://spectator.org/blog/2010/03/19/hannitys-big-rip-off

[Hulk]

1. Geeeee....surprise, surprise......

"...you're a great american...."blah, blah, blah. What a lying windbag.

I've driven across the country several times, and this sleeze-bag and limpballs are ALWAYS on the airwaves...sometimes on two or three radio channels at the same time. THIS is one reason this country has it's head up it's ass.

I'm in favor of the "fairness doctrine". I'm not even exactly sure how it works, but I know that if the rural people and folks from small towns want to hear something besides vannity and limpballs, they had better get a feed of balance. They are being poisoned with their ridiculous bull shit 24/7.

[WhoIsNumberNone]

2. I love Freedom Alliance's rebuttal

"-Scurrilous charges from the most left-wing smear-mongers"? Um. I know one or two things about Debbie Schlussel- The one who outed you? There is nothing remotely left-wing about that bitch. She makes Anne Coulter look moderate- so maybe you'd like to take it again from the top, Hannity?

[EJSTES2005]

3. Freedom Alliance - BBB Report

Nothing to see here.......keep moving............


http://www.bbb.org/charity-reviews/national/freedom-all...

Better Business Bur - BBB
BBB Wise Giving Alliance
Name: Freedom Alliance
Address: 22570 Markey Court
Dulles, VA 20166-6919
Phone: [phone]
Web Address: www.freedomalliance.org



BBB Comment

Despite written BBB Wise Giving Alliance requests in the past year, this organization either has not responded to Alliance requests for information or has declined to be evaluated in relation to the Alliance’s Standards for Charity Accountability. While participation in the Alliance’s charity review efforts is voluntary, the Alliance believes that failure to participate may demonstrate a lack of commitment to transparency. Without the requested information, the Alliance cannot determine if this charity adheres to the Standards for Charity Accountability. A charity's willing disclosure of information beyond that typically included in its financial statements and government filings is, in the Alliance's view, an expression of openness that strengthens public trust in the charitable sector.
The BBB Wise Giving Alliance reports on national charities and determines if they meet 20 voluntary standards on matters such as charity finances, appeals, and governance. The Alliance does not evaluate the worthiness of the charitable program.

[Vermontgrown]

4. The repukes are so giving.

They are giving when it comes to giving to themselves. That's what they would be doing with our money if the repukes were a majority. So, folks if they get the upperhand this fall Obama will have to get out the veto stamp. Any good that has been done will get torn down if they get ahead this fall.

[MightyAfrodite]

5. What a frickin ...

DIRT BAG!!