On those charity appeal ads, why is it always mega rich people telling me I have to give up £8 a month for wells to be dug in Africa?
After you moneybags!
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ArishMell · 70-79, M
@Allelse Oh no! Definitely not! :-)
Some of my friends are a lot wealthier than me but none have assets in the 10^6, let alone 10^12, £££ league!
Half a million maybe, largely by house values that have increased by percentage rates over many years; but they have worked hard for their ways of life by gaining degrees and following highly-salaried careers.
I expect there are people who would consider even my very modest living - OHAC as the lonely-hearts ads used to say - somehow "rich"; perhaps even "privileged", whatever [i]that[/i] means.
I do [i]not [/i]though, throw about wild accusations I cannot substantiate, but might be based on mere prejudice or jealousy, especially about people I do not even know. If someone has acted criminally, such as by tax evasion he or she should be brought to account in the proper way. If not though, so what?
Some of my friends are a lot wealthier than me but none have assets in the 10^6, let alone 10^12, £££ league!
Half a million maybe, largely by house values that have increased by percentage rates over many years; but they have worked hard for their ways of life by gaining degrees and following highly-salaried careers.
I expect there are people who would consider even my very modest living - OHAC as the lonely-hearts ads used to say - somehow "rich"; perhaps even "privileged", whatever [i]that[/i] means.
I do [i]not [/i]though, throw about wild accusations I cannot substantiate, but might be based on mere prejudice or jealousy, especially about people I do not even know. If someone has acted criminally, such as by tax evasion he or she should be brought to account in the proper way. If not though, so what?
ArishMell · 70-79, M
It wouldn't be so bad if you could be sure at least £7.50 of each 8 actually is spent on the wells and not dissipated in inflated management.
I've noticed over the last few years the charities who use the BBC Radio Four Appeals have hugely increased their demands, even allowing for inflation, from a couple of quid or so to that number with a 0 on the end. And they still preface it with "just".
I've noticed over the last few years the charities who use the BBC Radio Four Appeals have hugely increased their demands, even allowing for inflation, from a couple of quid or so to that number with a 0 on the end. And they still preface it with "just".
acpguy · C
Just like DiCaprio flying around in his jet or in his yacht going to seminars telling people we have to stop using gas and polluting the environment. Do as I say and not as I do mentality of the wealthy.
BBrendan · 46-50, M
Do you think these rich folks get paid for telling us poor folks to give money. If not directly, they still benefit.
sylvsn59 · 61-69, M
They probably feel if you know or like the celebrity (which i assume is what you are referring to) that you would be more willing to help.
Entwistle · 56-60, M
I don't recall anyone on those adverts telling you or me that we have to give anything.
MissPerfect · 22-25, F
Does Africa lack enough spades? Maybe I should send one. ⛏️ Wait, that's a pick.
JohnOinger · 41-45, M
So what do you think of Henry Cavill & Would You Do Him
Entwistle · 56-60, M
Are you Welsh Ceinwyn?
SW-User
You're kind hearted so they ask you through ads
Barny52 · 56-60, M
Does my head in