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Wuddles440

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4. After collecting all the donations from their customers,...

Reply to a kennedy (Original post)

Fri Nov 7, 2025, 08:03 PM

Nov 7

they then transfer them to the charity (hopefully) and claim it as their own tax deduction. Pretty sweet deal for them and they get publicly recognized for their 'generosity' without incurring any significant expenses (unless they match the donations).

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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 Nov 7 OP

Because they want you to buy.....from them .......so they can give .......... of course. Srkdqltr Nov 7 #1

I guess i'm just so gawd damn sick of billionaires in general. a kennedy Nov 7 #2

Yes. I understand. Srkdqltr Nov 7 #7

Was it Toys for Tots? newdeal2 Nov 7 #3

After collecting all the donations from their customers,... Wuddles440 Nov 7 #4

Like I said.....fawk em. a kennedy Nov 7 #5

That's why I always give donations directly to the actual charity. Wuddles440 Nov 7 #6

You beat me to it Lifeafter70 Nov 7 #8