Well speaking as a non-American, maybe the US man in the street is fed up with the rest of the world blaming the US for everything bad in the world. Despite the fact that it is always America who comes to the aid of any country after natural (and man made) disasters. Regardless of the country, or their beliefs, or their crazy leaders, or their professed hatred of all that we hold dear.
Take into account an economy in the dumpster, a second wave of foreclosures coming due to lack of jobs & income and the very real likelihood that by next April 15th there will be no deduction for charitable giving.
Given those circumstances, 44% who are at least considering giving help is a pretty substantial number.
I wonder what the numbers will be in other developed/wealthy nations?
Mind if I kick off my shoes? it's kinda comfy in here. Where's the kettle? I need to fix Fay some tea.
Topic? Oh, yeah. It might also be that Americans are ready to have to pay for everything for everyone else and be punished for being productive. They know they are going to pay for it one way or another.
I'll be real honest. We have a pretty tight budget right now so the best I can do is pray. My heart goes out to those poor people but I am comforted in seeing the world come together (for the most part) in sending aid.
Well speaking as a non-American, maybe the US man in the street is fed up with the rest of the world blaming the US for everything bad in the world. Despite the fact that it is always America who comes to the aid of any country after natural (and man made) disasters. Regardless of the country, or their beliefs, or their crazy leaders, or their professed hatred of all that we hold dear.
ReplyDeleteFay, I do think that's part of it. Perhaps America is beginning to look inward, and is growing weary of babysitting an ungrateful world.
ReplyDeleteIt also crossed my mind that a quick poll conducted on a conservative news site (like Fox) may have had very different results.
Take into account an economy in the dumpster, a second wave of foreclosures coming due to lack of jobs & income and the very real likelihood that by next April 15th there will be no deduction for charitable giving.
ReplyDeleteGiven those circumstances, 44% who are at least considering giving help is a pretty substantial number.
I wonder what the numbers will be in other developed/wealthy nations?
Hey anon, it's not very friendly of you to post without a name....
ReplyDeleteMind if I kick off my shoes? it's kinda comfy in here. Where's the kettle? I need to fix Fay some tea.
ReplyDeleteTopic? Oh, yeah. It might also be that Americans are ready to have to pay for everything for everyone else and be punished for being productive. They know they are going to pay for it one way or another.
Yippee, hubby's here. Welcome Matthew!
ReplyDeleteI know. Where's my tea?
ReplyDeleteI'll be real honest. We have a pretty tight budget right now so the best I can do is pray. My heart goes out to those poor people but I am comforted in seeing the world come together (for the most part) in sending aid.
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