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hlthe2b

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11. Willie's a good guy... He likely has charity as his intent as well...

Reply to JI7 (Reply #8)

Wed Aug 1, 2012, 08:04 PM

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Question - Why would Willie Nelson be playing at RNC events [View all] 2Design Aug 2012 OP

Its a paycheck. aikoaiko Aug 2012 #1

Obviously... Archae Aug 2012 #2

Maybe he will charge them a few FarPoint Aug 2012 #3

i think it's some private charity events JI7 Aug 2012 #4

He's definitely a Democrat... Probably along the same lines as Elton John performing Rush's wedding hlthe2b Aug 2012 #5

Elton John ended up giving that money to Obama Campaign JI7 Aug 2012 #8

Willie's a good guy... He likely has charity as his intent as well... hlthe2b Aug 2012 #11

Elton John donates all the money from all private concerts to his Foundation Bluenorthwest Aug 2012 #13

The limit an individual can give to a campaign is $2500. former9thward Aug 2012 #14

I didn't think foreigners could donate anything. HooptieWagon Aug 2012 #16

yeah, i remember thinking that when i first read it, it was probably wrong JI7 Aug 2012 #17

then why fundraise in england, poland & israel? eom ellenfl Aug 2012 #18

Ex-pats? PAC donations? IDK... nt HooptieWagon Aug 2012 #19

He is a liberal activist, but still accepts money from stoopid Republicants .. MindMover Aug 2012 #6

And, better their money go to him... GoCubsGo Aug 2012 #10

Because they don't pay taxes either. liberal N proud Aug 2012 #7

Willie's playing at a benefit show for Got Your 6, a nonpartisan organization Brother Buzz Aug 2012 #9

He and Flo Rida... Jeff In Milwaukee Aug 2012 #12

Whatever. He'll be stoned out of his mind and have a "fuck you" smile on his face. Lint Head Aug 2012 #15

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