Thursday, September 6, 2012

The Coalition to Save the Cute Puppies

Don't you just love the way special interests hide their real intentions behind oh-so-innocent sounding non-profit organizations?  "The Coalition to Save the Cute Puppies" (fictional) might well be a group of scummy puppy mill owners scheming to get the SPCA de-certified.

We must be the most gullible people on earth.  Our hearts are definitely in the right place, but it seems many of us check our brains at the door.  Watch this funny Penn and Teller piece on how environmentalists, good people that they are, can so easily be duped:



This could just as easily have been a group of casinos in one state (God-Fearing Christians Against Evil Gambling) working to kill the chances of any new casinos opening just across the state line, stealing their customers.  "Sure I'll sign your petition Brother Bugsy, and here's a few of my hard earned dollars for your wonderful cause, too."

In my state we have a non-profit called something like "Supporting Our State Troopers" which leads people to think if they give a few $$$ and put the trooper's membership sticker on their car they will be given a "pass" if they're caught speeding.  

Truth is, almost none of the money goes to any state trooper groups, and you will NOT be given a pass if caught speeding.  Their motto might as well be "Thanks suckers!"

The old saying "A fool and his money are soon parted" is as valid today as it ever was. Do be compassionate and selfless, but be smart, too.

S


9 comments:

  1. yep. I never give money to anyone who calls me asking for it.

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  2. Oh I get it...

    Look S...Gullible is written on the ceiling. Did you look?

    I am all for charity. The scams will continue..

    Cheers,
    BObby

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  3. I once enjoyed one of those calls. I so so so wish I had it recorded. I had the guy admitting to everything. I use to get a newsletter from the BBB and these guys were in the top ten of known scammers.

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  4. I once enjoyed one of those calls. I so so so wish I had it recorded. I had the guy admitting to everything. I use to get a newsletter from the BBB and these guys were in the top ten of known scammers.

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  5. Amen, Scott. This is what I was talking about in my earlier post about political things on FB this morning. YES!

    Diane Froehlich Heidt

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  6. Words of wisdom, brother. What was that someone once said about a book and its cover? Always a good idea to do a little check before you write one!

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  7. Let the buyer beware. Especially when you're buying something for someone else with a donation.

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  8. I don't have a problem donating but when they call or feed me a line of BS I have an easy time of just walking away.

    The scammers sure make it hard on those who actually need help

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  9. Yup, and the same goes for the way congress names their "Acts"

    How do you vote against the "Airwaves Protection Act" (fictional)even if it means loss of forst amentment rights?

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