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Posted: 8/21/2014 6:35:46 PM EDT
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17000lbs of water from a bambi bucket under my CH47F should be hard to top
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Posted: 8/21/2014 6:36:31 PM EDT
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nava been dun befo!
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Posted: 8/21/2014 6:36:57 PM EDT
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Well then fly on over.
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Posted: 8/21/2014 6:37:33 PM EDT
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Might as well plan a Harlem shake video as well.
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Posted: 8/21/2014 6:38:12 PM EDT
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17000lbs of water from a bambi bucket under my CH47F should be hard to top I'm in, bring her over 
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Posted: 8/21/2014 6:38:45 PM EDT
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Friendly with the local volleys?
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Posted: 8/21/2014 6:38:57 PM EDT
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Decline the challenge on video, it will be epic.
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Posted: 8/21/2014 6:39:50 PM EDT
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Base it off the old Mouse Trap game. Or use a trebuchet to launch a pumpkin full of ice water.
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Posted: 8/21/2014 6:40:52 PM EDT
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do a photoshop type deal with you tap dancing under the water show at Bellagio except ice cubes are shooting out of the fountains instead of water, and wear a gorilla suit. and have the "toasty!" guy from mortal combat pop out
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Posted: 8/21/2014 6:41:08 PM EDT
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17000lbs of water from a bambi bucket under my CH47F should be hard to top You near NC? I am in the midst of my 24 hours. It would be legendary. |
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Posted: 8/21/2014 6:42:25 PM EDT
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I saw one where a guy did the Flashdance thing. '80s outfit and all.
It was super gay, but it was kinda funny. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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Posted: 8/21/2014 6:44:11 PM EDT
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Decline the challenge on video, it will be epic. This. Good cause but the whole thing is dumb. No way would I do it.
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Posted: 8/21/2014 7:48:10 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: 17000lbs of water from a bambi bucket under my CH47F should be hard to top Can we schedule this around 3pm tomorrow? |
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Posted: 8/21/2014 7:48:40 PM EDT
[#14]
Two words, tea bag.
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Posted: 8/21/2014 7:49:59 PM EDT
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Posted: 8/21/2014 7:50:25 PM EDT
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Do it naked?
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Posted: 8/21/2014 7:50:36 PM EDT
[#17]
liquid nitrogen
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Posted: 8/21/2014 7:54:44 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: liquid nitrogen Or dry ice... |
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Posted: 8/21/2014 7:55:57 PM EDT
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Rules violation...
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Posted: 8/21/2014 8:02:03 PM EDT
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Posted: 8/21/2014 8:04:22 PM EDT
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Might as well plan a Harlem shake video as well. Don't forget a twerking video, too. I can hardly wait for the next stupid fucking fadbook trend to show up. 
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Posted: 8/21/2014 8:08:16 PM EDT
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Don't forget a twerking video, too. I can hardly wait for the next stupid fucking fadbook trend to show up.
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Might as well plan a Harlem shake video as well. Don't forget a twerking video, too. I can hardly wait for the next stupid fucking fadbook trend to show up.
Yes, the ice bucket thing feels a little long in the tooth, but did either of those other fads raise over $41 Million towards researching a cure for a horrible disease? |
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Posted: 8/21/2014 8:11:55 PM EDT
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Tazer to the chest, then bucket of ice water dumped on you while laying on the ground twitching.
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Posted: 8/21/2014 8:12:08 PM EDT
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Yes, the ice bucket thing feels a little long in the tooth, but did either of those other fads raise over $41 Million towards researching a cure for a horrible disease? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Might as well plan a Harlem shake video as well. Don't forget a twerking video, too. I can hardly wait for the next stupid fucking fadbook trend to show up.
Yes, the ice bucket thing feels a little long in the tooth, but did either of those other fads raise over $41 Million towards researching a cure for a horrible disease? Only 27% of that goes to research... Jane H. Gilbert – President and CEO – $339,475.00 Daniel M. Reznikov – Chief Financial Officer – $201,260.00 Steve Gibson – Chief Public Policy Officer – $182,862.00 Kimberly Maginnis - Chief of Care Services Officer – $160,646.00 Lance Slaughter - Chief Chapter Relations and Development Officer – $152,692.00 Michelle Keegan – Chief Development Officer – $178,744.00 John Applegate – Association Finance Officer – $118.726.00 David Moses – Director of Planned Giving – $112,509.00 Carrie Munk – Chief Communications and Marketing Officer – $142,875.00 Patrick Wildman – Director of Public Policy – $112,358.00 Kathi Kromer – Director of State Advocacy – $110,661.00 ALS is bilking people of their money. Congrats on lining the pockets of another "wounded warrior" fake foundation. |
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Posted: 8/21/2014 8:15:36 PM EDT
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In mine as I was about to grab the bucket i set it down and said that the point was to spread awareness. I proceeded over to a 100 gal trough filled with ice water, put more ice in, got in , read ALS facts, got out and then dumped the bucket. 5 min vid. Shit was cold.
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Posted: 8/21/2014 8:15:56 PM EDT
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Maybe make a donation instead of getting water dumped to avoid it? Seems like a good idea to me.
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Posted: 8/21/2014 8:16:04 PM EDT
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Yes, the ice bucket thing feels a little long in the tooth, but did either of those other fads raise over $41 Million towards researching a cure for a horrible disease? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Might as well plan a Harlem shake video as well. Don't forget a twerking video, too. I can hardly wait for the next stupid fucking fadbook trend to show up.
Yes, the ice bucket thing feels a little long in the tooth, but did either of those other fads raise over $41 Million towards researching a cure for a horrible disease? Bullshit. I'm willing to bet that the vast majority of your everyday facebookers accept, decline and challenge without giving a dime. It's attention whoring on a mainstream level. |
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Posted: 8/21/2014 8:21:58 PM EDT
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Use dry ice!
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Posted: 8/21/2014 8:22:12 PM EDT
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Bullshit. I'm willing to bet that the vast majority of your everyday facebookers accept, decline and challenge without giving a dime. It's attention whoring on a mainstream level. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Might as well plan a Harlem shake video as well. Don't forget a twerking video, too. I can hardly wait for the next stupid fucking fadbook trend to show up.
Yes, the ice bucket thing feels a little long in the tooth, but did either of those other fads raise over $41 Million towards researching a cure for a horrible disease? Bullshit. I'm willing to bet that the vast majority of your everyday facebookers accept, decline and challenge without giving a dime. It's attention whoring on a mainstream level. What's bullshit? So far this year, they've raised twice what they raised in all of 2013. Only difference is this social media thing. Not everyone contributes money, but the ones who have probably wouldn't have without the mainstream attention whoring. |
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Posted: 8/21/2014 8:24:16 PM EDT
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Only 27% of that goes to research... Jane H. Gilbert – President and CEO – $339,475.00 Daniel M. Reznikov – Chief Financial Officer – $201,260.00 Steve Gibson – Chief Public Policy Officer – $182,862.00 Kimberly Maginnis - Chief of Care Services Officer – $160,646.00 Lance Slaughter - Chief Chapter Relations and Development Officer – $152,692.00 Michelle Keegan – Chief Development Officer – $178,744.00 John Applegate – Association Finance Officer – $118.726.00 David Moses – Director of Planned Giving – $112,509.00 Carrie Munk – Chief Communications and Marketing Officer – $142,875.00 Patrick Wildman – Director of Public Policy – $112,358.00 Kathi Kromer – Director of State Advocacy – $110,661.00 ALS is bilking people of their money. Congrats on lining the pockets of another "wounded warrior" fake foundation. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Might as well plan a Harlem shake video as well. Don't forget a twerking video, too. I can hardly wait for the next stupid fucking fadbook trend to show up.
Yes, the ice bucket thing feels a little long in the tooth, but did either of those other fads raise over $41 Million towards researching a cure for a horrible disease? Only 27% of that goes to research... Jane H. Gilbert – President and CEO – $339,475.00 Daniel M. Reznikov – Chief Financial Officer – $201,260.00 Steve Gibson – Chief Public Policy Officer – $182,862.00 Kimberly Maginnis - Chief of Care Services Officer – $160,646.00 Lance Slaughter - Chief Chapter Relations and Development Officer – $152,692.00 Michelle Keegan – Chief Development Officer – $178,744.00 John Applegate – Association Finance Officer – $118.726.00 David Moses – Director of Planned Giving – $112,509.00 Carrie Munk – Chief Communications and Marketing Officer – $142,875.00 Patrick Wildman – Director of Public Policy – $112,358.00 Kathi Kromer – Director of State Advocacy – $110,661.00 ALS is bilking people of their money. Congrats on lining the pockets of another "wounded warrior" fake foundation. Success takes money. I have no problem with this. You hate the NRA too, don't you? I haven't participated financially in this thing, so congratulate others. |
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Posted: 8/21/2014 8:25:23 PM EDT
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Carrie Munk – Chief Communications and Marketing Officer – $142,875.00 If this whole thing was her idea, she is going to get one hell of a bonus this year. |
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Posted: 8/21/2014 8:28:19 PM EDT
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I fucking hate all these bandwagoners. But here is an idear for your addled mind: Rent a bobcat, fill that bucket with water, dump.
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Posted: 8/21/2014 8:30:01 PM EDT
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Only 27% of that goes to research... Jane H. Gilbert – President and CEO – $339,475.00 Daniel M. Reznikov – Chief Financial Officer – $201,260.00 Steve Gibson – Chief Public Policy Officer – $182,862.00 Kimberly Maginnis - Chief of Care Services Officer – $160,646.00 Lance Slaughter - Chief Chapter Relations and Development Officer – $152,692.00 Michelle Keegan – Chief Development Officer – $178,744.00 John Applegate – Association Finance Officer – $118.726.00 David Moses – Director of Planned Giving – $112,509.00 Carrie Munk – Chief Communications and Marketing Officer – $142,875.00 Patrick Wildman – Director of Public Policy – $112,358.00 Kathi Kromer – Director of State Advocacy – $110,661.00 ALS is bilking people of their money. Congrats on lining the pockets of another "wounded warrior" fake foundation. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Might as well plan a Harlem shake video as well. Don't forget a twerking video, too. I can hardly wait for the next stupid fucking fadbook trend to show up.
Yes, the ice bucket thing feels a little long in the tooth, but did either of those other fads raise over $41 Million towards researching a cure for a horrible disease? Only 27% of that goes to research... Jane H. Gilbert – President and CEO – $339,475.00 Daniel M. Reznikov – Chief Financial Officer – $201,260.00 Steve Gibson – Chief Public Policy Officer – $182,862.00 Kimberly Maginnis - Chief of Care Services Officer – $160,646.00 Lance Slaughter - Chief Chapter Relations and Development Officer – $152,692.00 Michelle Keegan – Chief Development Officer – $178,744.00 John Applegate – Association Finance Officer – $118.726.00 David Moses – Director of Planned Giving – $112,509.00 Carrie Munk – Chief Communications and Marketing Officer – $142,875.00 Patrick Wildman – Director of Public Policy – $112,358.00 Kathi Kromer – Director of State Advocacy – $110,661.00 ALS is bilking people of their money. Congrats on lining the pockets of another "wounded warrior" fake foundation. You are an idiot. |
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Posted: 8/21/2014 8:32:01 PM EDT
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Success takes money. I have no problem with this. You hate the NRA too, don't you? Do you know the difference between a lobbying group and a charity? With a charity, I expect the money to go to victims/research. Not random ass motherfuckers making banking for "raising awareness." With a lobbying group, I expect the money to goto political action committees and people pressuring congress. A charity giving a small fraction of the money to the namesake of the charity? Yeah, no. That's called a scam. |
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Posted: 8/21/2014 8:33:05 PM EDT
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You are an idiot. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Might as well plan a Harlem shake video as well. Don't forget a twerking video, too. I can hardly wait for the next stupid fucking fadbook trend to show up.
Yes, the ice bucket thing feels a little long in the tooth, but did either of those other fads raise over $41 Million towards researching a cure for a horrible disease? Only 27% of that goes to research... Jane H. Gilbert – President and CEO – $339,475.00 Daniel M. Reznikov – Chief Financial Officer – $201,260.00 Steve Gibson – Chief Public Policy Officer – $182,862.00 Kimberly Maginnis - Chief of Care Services Officer – $160,646.00 Lance Slaughter - Chief Chapter Relations and Development Officer – $152,692.00 Michelle Keegan – Chief Development Officer – $178,744.00 John Applegate – Association Finance Officer – $118.726.00 David Moses – Director of Planned Giving – $112,509.00 Carrie Munk – Chief Communications and Marketing Officer – $142,875.00 Patrick Wildman – Director of Public Policy – $112,358.00 Kathi Kromer – Director of State Advocacy – $110,661.00 ALS is bilking people of their money. Congrats on lining the pockets of another "wounded warrior" fake foundation. You are an idiot. Word. Reading a Form 990 on a charity is for retards. |
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Posted: 8/21/2014 8:34:59 PM EDT
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I know I'm an asshole, but the epic thing to do would be to post a pic of the check to the charity instead of posting a video of dumping ice water over your head like 1000s of other people are doing.
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Posted: 8/21/2014 8:38:03 PM EDT
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What's bullshit? So far this year, they've raised twice what they raised in all of 2013. Only difference is this social media thing. Not everyone contributes money, but the ones who have probably wouldn't have without the mainstream attention whoring. How much have you donated, since you're such a proponent? Awareness doesn't do a damn thing. I'm aware that a retired co worker has had Lou Gherig's for over a year now, but that hasn't helped his plight in the least. All this is, is a show of selfishness on the part of those who want to jump in on the fad with an "OMGZ look what I did!!.!.!! Lolz" attitude. No clue as to why they're really doing it besides it looks cool on their Facebook feed. Want some examples? Search all the ice bucket challenge threads, and show me where people have stated they're willing to do anything actually productive...like donating money to the correct research stream, or volunteer their personal time. |
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Posted: 8/21/2014 8:41:31 PM EDT
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This. Good cause but the whole thing is dumb. No way would I do it. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Decline the challenge on video, it will be epic. This. Good cause but the whole thing is dumb. No way would I do it. 
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Posted: 8/21/2014 8:48:06 PM EDT
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If this whole thing was her idea, she is going to get one hell of a bonus this year. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Carrie Munk – Chief Communications and Marketing Officer – $142,875.00 If this whole thing was her idea, she is going to get one hell of a bonus this year. I grew up with one of the guys who started it. Pat Quinn. He's just a normal guy who has ALS. Crazy that it went from a few suburban dudes, to literally around the entire country in two months. That it pisses off arfcom is icing on the cake for me.
http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2014/08/18/yonkers-native-spurs-ice-bucket-challenge-phenomenon/ |
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Posted: 8/21/2014 8:51:33 PM EDT
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Tazer to the chest, then bucket of ice water dumped on you while laying on the ground twitching. I wouldn't mind seeing that. 
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Posted: 8/21/2014 8:52:45 PM EDT
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Oh, and one more thing to really piss you all off
It originally had a hashtag for his charity. #quinn4thewin http://room3606.com/q4tw/ |
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Posted: 8/21/2014 8:53:59 PM EDT
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How much have you donated, since you're such a proponent? Awareness doesn't do a damn thing. I'm aware that a retired co worker has had Lou Gherig's for over a year now, but that hasn't helped his plight in the least. All this is, is a show of selfishness on the part of those who want to jump in on the fad with an "OMGZ look what I did!!.!.!! Lolz" attitude. No clue as to why they're really doing it besides it looks cool on their Facebook feed. Want some examples? Search all the ice bucket challenge threads, and show me where people have stated they're willing to do anything actually productive...like donating money to the correct research stream, or volunteer their personal time. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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What's bullshit? So far this year, they've raised twice what they raised in all of 2013. Only difference is this social media thing. Not everyone contributes money, but the ones who have probably wouldn't have without the mainstream attention whoring. How much have you donated, since you're such a proponent? Awareness doesn't do a damn thing. I'm aware that a retired co worker has had Lou Gherig's for over a year now, but that hasn't helped his plight in the least. All this is, is a show of selfishness on the part of those who want to jump in on the fad with an "OMGZ look what I did!!.!.!! Lolz" attitude. No clue as to why they're really doing it besides it looks cool on their Facebook feed. Want some examples? Search all the ice bucket challenge threads, and show me where people have stated they're willing to do anything actually productive...like donating money to the correct research stream, or volunteer their personal time. As stated above, I've contributed $0 to ALS. I've also not dumped or been dumped on. Awareness doesn't do a damn thing? Seriously? $41.8 million in donations from July 29 until Aug. 21 this year, compared with $2.1 million in the same period last year and $19.4 in all of 2013. From the ALS Association, "These donations have come from existing donors and 739,275 new donors to The Association." Other ALS charities have also seen substantial increases in donations versus previous years. "Awareness" did that. 739,275 "new donors" and I'm sure just as many (or more  ) have just attention whored without donating. The latter group doesn't undo the productivity of the former.
ETA: If you want to waste time being annoyed that people spend time (and money) on stupid shit, here, knock your self out with the $200Million a fucking Kim Kardashian smartphone game is going to earn this year. |
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Posted: 8/21/2014 8:54:25 PM EDT
[#43]
Just send in the money and spare everyone.
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Posted: 8/21/2014 8:54:49 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I wouldn't mind seeing that. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Tazer to the chest, then bucket of ice water dumped on you while laying on the ground twitching. I wouldn't mind seeing that. I need to borrow a bike helmet..... |
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Posted: 8/21/2014 8:55:52 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Just send in the money and spare everyone. But my 15 minutes.... fame is a HUMAN RIGHT!!!! |
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Posted: 8/21/2014 8:56:47 PM EDT
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I need to borrow a bike helmet..... Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Tazer to the chest, then bucket of ice water dumped on you while laying on the ground twitching. I wouldn't mind seeing that. I need to borrow a bike helmet.....
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Posted: 8/21/2014 9:03:45 PM EDT
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Only 27% of that goes to research... Jane H. Gilbert – President and CEO – $339,475.00 Daniel M. Reznikov – Chief Financial Officer – $201,260.00 Steve Gibson – Chief Public Policy Officer – $182,862.00 Kimberly Maginnis - Chief of Care Services Officer – $160,646.00 Lance Slaughter - Chief Chapter Relations and Development Officer – $152,692.00 Michelle Keegan – Chief Development Officer – $178,744.00 John Applegate – Association Finance Officer – $118.726.00 David Moses – Director of Planned Giving – $112,509.00 Carrie Munk – Chief Communications and Marketing Officer – $142,875.00 Patrick Wildman – Director of Public Policy – $112,358.00 Kathi Kromer – Director of State Advocacy – $110,661.00 ALS is bilking people of their money. Congrats on lining the pockets of another "wounded warrior" fake foundation. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Might as well plan a Harlem shake video as well. Don't forget a twerking video, too. I can hardly wait for the next stupid fucking fadbook trend to show up.
Yes, the ice bucket thing feels a little long in the tooth, but did either of those other fads raise over $41 Million towards researching a cure for a horrible disease? Only 27% of that goes to research... Jane H. Gilbert – President and CEO – $339,475.00 Daniel M. Reznikov – Chief Financial Officer – $201,260.00 Steve Gibson – Chief Public Policy Officer – $182,862.00 Kimberly Maginnis - Chief of Care Services Officer – $160,646.00 Lance Slaughter - Chief Chapter Relations and Development Officer – $152,692.00 Michelle Keegan – Chief Development Officer – $178,744.00 John Applegate – Association Finance Officer – $118.726.00 David Moses – Director of Planned Giving – $112,509.00 Carrie Munk – Chief Communications and Marketing Officer – $142,875.00 Patrick Wildman – Director of Public Policy – $112,358.00 Kathi Kromer – Director of State Advocacy – $110,661.00 ALS is bilking people of their money. Congrats on lining the pockets of another "wounded warrior" fake foundation. Where did you get the 27% number? Charity Navigator says ALS Association spends 72% on "program expenses" ETA: Ok, I see where you said your source in a later post. |
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Posted: 8/21/2014 9:07:40 PM EDT
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Where did you get the 27% number? Charity Navigator says ALS Association spends 72% on "program expenses" Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Might as well plan a Harlem shake video as well. Don't forget a twerking video, too. I can hardly wait for the next stupid fucking fadbook trend to show up.
Yes, the ice bucket thing feels a little long in the tooth, but did either of those other fads raise over $41 Million towards researching a cure for a horrible disease? Only 27% of that goes to research... Jane H. Gilbert – President and CEO – $339,475.00 Daniel M. Reznikov – Chief Financial Officer – $201,260.00 Steve Gibson – Chief Public Policy Officer – $182,862.00 Kimberly Maginnis - Chief of Care Services Officer – $160,646.00 Lance Slaughter - Chief Chapter Relations and Development Officer – $152,692.00 Michelle Keegan – Chief Development Officer – $178,744.00 John Applegate – Association Finance Officer – $118.726.00 David Moses – Director of Planned Giving – $112,509.00 Carrie Munk – Chief Communications and Marketing Officer – $142,875.00 Patrick Wildman – Director of Public Policy – $112,358.00 Kathi Kromer – Director of State Advocacy – $110,661.00 ALS is bilking people of their money. Congrats on lining the pockets of another "wounded warrior" fake foundation. Where did you get the 27% number? Charity Navigator says ALS Association spends 72% on "program expenses" Not to mention the leadership he posted make about $2 mil. combined.
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Posted: 8/21/2014 9:09:18 PM EDT
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Not to mention the leadership he posted make about $2 mil. combined. Not leadership, "random ass motherfuckers".
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Posted: 8/21/2014 9:12:52 PM EDT
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As stated above, I've contributed $0 to ALS. I've also not dumped or been dumped on. Awareness doesn't do a damn thing? Seriously? $41.8 million in donations from July 29 until Aug. 21 this year, compared with $2.1 million in the same period last year and $19.4 in all of 2013. From the ALS Association, "These donations have come from existing donors and 739,275 new donors to The Association." Other ALS charities have also seen substantial increases in donations versus previous years. "Awareness" did that. 739,275 "new donors" and I'm sure just as many (or more ) have just attention whored without donating. The latter group doesn't undo the productivity of the former.
ETA: If you want to waste time being annoyed that people spend time (and money) on stupid shit, here, knock your self out with the $200Million a fucking Kim Kardashian smartphone game is going to earn this year. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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What's bullshit? So far this year, they've raised twice what they raised in all of 2013. Only difference is this social media thing. Not everyone contributes money, but the ones who have probably wouldn't have without the mainstream attention whoring. How much have you donated, since you're such a proponent? Awareness doesn't do a damn thing. I'm aware that a retired co worker has had Lou Gherig's for over a year now, but that hasn't helped his plight in the least. All this is, is a show of selfishness on the part of those who want to jump in on the fad with an "OMGZ look what I did!!.!.!! Lolz" attitude. No clue as to why they're really doing it besides it looks cool on their Facebook feed. Want some examples? Search all the ice bucket challenge threads, and show me where people have stated they're willing to do anything actually productive...like donating money to the correct research stream, or volunteer their personal time. As stated above, I've contributed $0 to ALS. I've also not dumped or been dumped on. Awareness doesn't do a damn thing? Seriously? $41.8 million in donations from July 29 until Aug. 21 this year, compared with $2.1 million in the same period last year and $19.4 in all of 2013. From the ALS Association, "These donations have come from existing donors and 739,275 new donors to The Association." Other ALS charities have also seen substantial increases in donations versus previous years. "Awareness" did that. 739,275 "new donors" and I'm sure just as many (or more ) have just attention whored without donating. The latter group doesn't undo the productivity of the former.
ETA: If you want to waste time being annoyed that people spend time (and money) on stupid shit, here, knock your self out with the $200Million a fucking Kim Kardashian smartphone game is going to earn this year. No, awareness doesn't do shit. You're right, the money is there...but you know damn well what I'm getting at. It's this damn "awareness" and self-centered look-what-I-did challenge BS that the majority of people are outwardly displaying with absolutely no intentions of actually doing anything productive. The MAJORITY of people playing into this fad (yes, it's exactly that, a fad) have no intentions of helping out financially or otherwise. And if they want to try to play the saint role by saying they're fucking "aware", fuck them. It's disgusting, really. Maybe I don't get out enough, but of the four people I've heard discuss this trend openly in real life, none of them have said anything about ALS or any other cause. All it was, was discussing how cold the water was...or so and so challenged so and so, or how they want to post a nifty video, or how they tagged so and so. For your average social media fiend (including those of us on THIS site), it's a fucking laughable joke...with no good intentions or true purpose. |
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