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a kennedy

(34,843 posts) Fri Nov 7, 2025, 07:39 PM Friday

I wrote to a huge "home improvement" store because of their ad for Christmas Toys "for the under privileged" [View all]

They want everyone to bring new unwrapped toys for the not so fortunate…I wrote and said oh this is rich, you, a huge billion dollar business accepting toys for the not so fortunate, why don’t you just give the toys YOU BUY away. 🤬 🤬 🤬

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I wrote to a huge "home improvement" store because of their ad for Christmas Toys "for the under privileged" [View all] a kennedy Friday OP

Because they want you to buy.....from them .......so they can give .......... of course. Srkdqltr Friday #1

I guess i'm just so gawd damn sick of billionaires in general. a kennedy Friday #2

Yes. I understand. Srkdqltr Friday #7

Was it Toys for Tots? newdeal2 Friday #3

After collecting all the donations from their customers,... Wuddles440 Friday #4

Like I said.....fawk em. a kennedy Friday #5

That's why I always give donations directly to the actual charity. Wuddles440 Friday #6

You beat me to it Lifeafter70 Friday #8