Apparently Biden has given more more than 0.5% of his income to charity over the last 10 yeras. Last year was his most generous year - $1000 to charity. I give more than that and he makes 12x as much money as me. Obama gave ~5% the last couple years once they started making some money. Before that it wan't much because they still had debt and apparently couldn't afford to give much away. This kind of solidifies for me how politicians aren't really Christians. Come on, they are the half-ass people who go to church for tradition or social reasons. All this makes the Clintons seems really generous - they gave ~10% of their massive incomes away since the presidency.
Of course, McCain is hard to compare since his wife is worth so much. He gave ~20% of his income away the last couple years but he and his wife file separate returns and his wife is worth ~$100 million. It still looks a lot better than a grand though.
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So, I'm finally posting. Quite an interesting blog & I wish I had joined this intriguing conversation earlier. First, I am bummed that I missed the Meet the Press with Biden. I haven't even listened to it since Russert left. I tried once, but was too disappointed. I agree that the giving discrepancy is quite sad. I am quite interested to see the Biden Palin debate this week--good thing its not on my bowling night! I wish I had more to say, but all I can say is that I am glad you have swayed away from the thoughts on sex....
OK, so it says david because our blogger account is in his name, but it is actually Melissa. Just fyi. David would have much more intelligent things to say.
yeah, welcome melissa! mostly b/c i want to hear who you are voting for...
Mel, it seems like you are a good, submissive wife and posting when your husband gives permission to use his account. Good girl. Now go in the kitchen and make me a pie.
Obama has a lead now, but it seems McCain is going on the attack more, especially at the last debate. Sometimes I think McCain should hire Rush - he's a good attack dog. But it would sure help McCain to get some more money. The messiah, lord Barack Obama the most merciful is outspending him bigtime.
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