Weather Channel asking for donations - Don't do it!

[Spitfire of ATJ]

Turns out they are part of Bain Capital.

Give to the Red Cross instead.

[underthematrix]

1. tweeted!!

[barbtries]

2. already done.

the weather channel? donations? for Sandy, right?

[Sherman A1]

3. I think they were asking for donations to the Red Cross

but, may be mistaken.

[cynatnite]

4. It is going to the Red Cross...

They also said they will match every donation made to the Red Cross.

I know it's easy to believe they are evil because they are a part of Bain, but they are not making any money off of this.

[Spitfire of ATJ]

6. I wouldn't want them anywhere NEAR the money....

For all we know they will make that donation all right,...in two years after they've used it to make more money.

[cynatnite]

7. As I said, it's easy to believe the worst...

I don't jump so easily before knowing all the facts.

Besides, this is easy enough to check since these sorts of things usually become public record.

[Spitfire of ATJ]

9. "these sorts of things usually become public record."

True,....but WHEN?

[cynatnite]

10. When taxes are filed...

It's even on the Red Cross' website.

http://www.redcross.org/sandy

It's easy to be skeptical of this stuff, but in this case it's not warranted. Besides, the publicity for Bain would be far worse if they reneged on their public promise to match the donations.

[Spitfire of ATJ]

11. I don't think they CARE about their image.

I have yet to see them launch a PR campaign to try to present themselves as the good guys.

Goldman Saks did after they got blasted for their crap.

Bain is by the rich, for the rich. The rich LOVE THEM because they make the rich richer and they don't CARE if it hurts the sheep.

[cynatnite]

12. This is the public campaign...

I'm not defending Bain by any stretch of the imagination. They are partnered with NBC Universal and another company to help raise money for victims of the hurricane through the Red Cross. Large corporations have historically done this...even the worst of them do it. Usually it's for a public image...such as this.

I'm not even arguing what Bain is, but this is too easy to check into. There is no reason for them to go to the effort of saying they're matching the funds and then not following through with it.

[Spitfire of ATJ]

14. Ever hear of the concept of "dirty money"? Every dime they have is suspect.

[cynatnite]

15. Well, if I need food or a blanket, I don't think I'd question where the money came from...

The victims will be benefited. That should be all that matters.

[Spitfire of ATJ]

16. There are those who would rather freeze than take a blanket from Bain.

[B2G]

17. Really?

Who are you to
speak for those actually doing the freezing?

[Spitfire of ATJ]

18. Tell you what, slap their logo on those blankets and judge for yourself.

[cynatnite]

23. You'd have to insist the Red Cross do that themselves...you'd get laughed at, though. n/t

[Spitfire of ATJ]

27. I can picture a political catoon of it though. Someone huddling with a blanket plastered with logos.

[cynatnite]

28. There are probably a lot of items that would need covered with logos...

that get given to the homeless, victims of disasters, etc.

Also show the government handouts these corporations get from the side as well.

[Spitfire of ATJ]

30. It's nice Smith And Wesson labels the shackles sold to the Saudis...

So people know who to thank.

[backwoodsbob]

31. this has to be sarcasm

you cant be serious

[Spitfire of ATJ]

32. I'm pissed off.

I don't trust them

These guys are using the sympathy of the American public to skim.

[cynatnite]

21. I'm nobody...

Except I've been freezing and been hungry due to poverty and homelessness. Take it for what you will.

[cynatnite]

20. So, are you going to tell a victim that this blanket may or may not have been paid for...

by Bain, NBC Universal or another corporation's donation?

For me personally, if I looked at my son and saw him cold or hungry the first thing I'd think about is what he needs. I don't give a shit if george bush and mitt rmoney paid for it out of their own pockets. My son and his needs come first. You'd be surprised at how many would feel this way.

[Spitfire of ATJ]

29. All I'm saying is to give the money to the Red Cross directly.

Don't let these guys "filter" it. If they want to do a corporate contribution FINE, just don't collect money from the public and then redistribute it (and maybe not ALL of it) in a 50% off PR stunt.

[cynatnite]

33. Where does it say that Bain is collecting the money themselves? n/t

[Spitfire of ATJ]

35. Why not just avoid dealing with them?

[cynatnite]

37. That's a personal choice for one to make...

Usually, the Red Cross collects the money and they will inform corporations what the donations add up to in order for them to supply matching funds.

[Spitfire of ATJ]

39. From what I heard they were collecting the money themselves to hand over to the Red Cross.

[cynatnite]

40. It's on the Red Cross' site and a person can donate directly to them.

Bain and NBC match the donations.

[Spitfire of ATJ]

41. Fine, screw it, let them have their PR.

[cali]

25. Speak for yourself, dearie.

What a load of sanctimonious dog shit.

[pwb]

5. Signed up for Sirius satellite radio to avoid their channels.

[lpbk2713]

8. Watch out for the excessive "administrative expenses" if Bain is involved.

Most of anything collected will go right in their pockets.

[kestrel91316]

13. A for-profit company is begging for donations???? WTF????

They need to go ask Rmoney for some $$. He's got plenty.

[KamaAina]

19. I thought they were part of NBC Universal.

Are THEY part of Bain??!!

Also, there are better organizations than the Red Cross (once run by Bob Dole's wife Liddy), likie Mercy Corps.

http://www.mercycorps.org

[Spitfire of ATJ]

24. They've got their claws in a lot of places....

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bain_Capital

[liberal_at_heart]

22. I never even watch them anyway

My donations go to the Red Cross.

[Spitfire of ATJ]

26. As does my blood. I'm on my 10 gallon pin now.

[cynatnite]

34. Yay!

That is a huge deal at our blood bank when we get donors hitting their 10 gallon mark.

Way to go!

[Spitfire of ATJ]

38. My local hospital also has me listed as being on standby if needed for an emergency.

You know, like natural disasters. Multi-car pileups. That sort of thing.

[nadinbrzezinski]

36. TWC is partially owned by NBC Universal

Which ran that concert Friday.

No, this is not to Bain, and most people have no idea who owns what. NBC universal is partially owned by Bain, they are raising money for the ARC.

Other media giants

Apple

Communications...AT&T, Verizon, Et al.

I can wear a hat, but you know what? It's not healthy in this case.

If it helps, the average USA American (to quote a beauty queen) has no clue that Bain owns several media companies, and has controlling interests in one, no, not NBC, Clear Media Channel.

[Spitfire of ATJ]

42. No kidding. Those guys skim from Dominos and Toys R Us too.

I'm getting sick of seeing multi-gazzilionair money suckers making money off of EVERYTHING on behalf of a privileged few.

It drives up prices and lowers wages as everybody finds themselves unknowingly funding the forces that work against them.

It feels like that movie Wall-E with "Buy & Large" owning EVERYTHING reducing the citizenry to nothing but consumers.

[nadinbrzezinski]

43. Here is the deal

Sherman anti trust act

Show me a president, either party, that's mentioned that ugly word since...Carter.

We need to break a few monopolies but I don't expect it anymore.

[Spitfire of ATJ]

44. It's like the "move your money" during Occupy....

There was an S&L down the road that was on their list.

It's now a Chase branch.

[Dawson Leery]

45. I never donate when asked to by a corporate entity.