My Conspiracy: Big name charities are bogus.

[ZestolPastilevsky]

You always hear that Bill Gates or whatever celebrity donated like a quadrillion billion dollars to help people in need in Africa or whatever, and I think it's totally bogus. Consider first how far away Africa is, and how notorious it is for corruption. It would be the perfect place to launder money. If they said they donated the money to charities here in America, that would be easier for the IRS and general public to scrutinize. That's another thought, why bother donating money to some place across the ocean when so many people in the US are struggling? Odd choice, right? But it makes more sense when you take into account the lack of transparency. I'd also like to add that presumably these mega wealthy types also get enormous tax refunds for these donations. It goes without saying that the operating costs of these organizations openly soak up much of the donated money. After all, getting paid is what volunteering is all about, right? And then finally, I'd like everyone to consider a few things. Do you know anyone who's seen a cent of this money? Do you even know anyone who knows someone who's seen a cent of it? I doubt it. They say they invest it in communities, but usually all they have to show for it are supposed schoolhouses built out of cinder blocks and corrugated metal with a few 90s laptops. Certainly doesn't account for the millions of dollars supposedly donated. Anyway, thanks for reading my conspiracy.

 

[Anathema]

Why donate at all?….

The foreigners don’t deserve the money AND

The US Government already takes enough money from each of us to cover the needs of the scum through the social welfare network.

Once the Government stops taking my money and redistributing it to unworthy scum I’ll consider making charitable donations again.

 

[ZestolPastilevsky]

Why donate at all?….

The foreigners don’t deserve the money AND

The US Government already takes enough money from each of us to cover the needs of the scum through the social welfare network.

Once the Government stops taking my money and redistributing it to unworthy scum I’ll consider making charitable donations again.

I guess it depends what you're donating to, and why. Anyway, what do you think of my theory?

 

[rampart]

I guess it depends what you're donating to, and why. Anyway, what do you think of my theory?

i think if you are feeling charitable, the diabetes association or a local hospital are better bets than any "go fund me" scam.
i support my church, and as catholics that money helps with the homeless, immigrants, and such.

 

[ZestolPastilevsky]

i think if you are feeling charitable, the diabetes association or a local hospital are better bets than any "go fund me" scam.
i support my church, and as catholics that money helps with the homeless, immigrants, and such.

Personally, I'd rather give my money directly to the people I want to help.

 

[Anathema]

I guess it depends what you're donating to, and why. Anyway, what do you think of my theory?

Charities have always taken a part of their collection to finance themselves. Thats kind of a given. Now, there’s a difference between taking 5% and 15% for those expenses. Thats why you really need to look into how an organization is run before joining or donating to them.