Bono's gonna catch shit.

[Dinsdale]

It was just an oversight on his part -- he was much too busy flying around the world in his private jet telling people to give more to the poor, and to stop using so much fossil fuels.

[Trampis]

Tax expert and anti-poverty campaigner Richard Murphy said: 'If Bono thinks he is just like any other Irishman, he should pay his taxes like everyone else. That is the only way for Ireland to break out of the mess it is in.'

With thinking like this no wonder they drink so much over there.

Bono has been reluctant to explain the tax strategy, but the band's guitarist The Edge has admitted: 'Of course we want to be tax-efficient – who doesn't?'

Rack The Edge

[Shlomart Ben Yisrael]

Ireland is being squeezed by the tax Hebrews at the IMF to default on their loans and by extension, privatise what's left of their country.

Good for U2.

[Shlomart Ben Yisrael]

So Bono is now a hero to you guys right? Because he told his taxman to get fucked...

Or does that only apply if your president is a Democrat...and black?

[Shlomart Ben Yisrael]

So Bono is now a hero to you guys right? Because he told his taxman to get fucked...

Or does that only apply if your president is a Democrat...and black?

MOST normal people would definitely try to save money. HOWEVER - this is the guy that is SOOOOOO quick to shit on people for not giving to the needy, etc.. This guy is the ultimate liberal - cries and bitches about everything, then turns around just to show how much of a fucking hypocrite he is.

Had he been like a lot of people and just kept his mouth fucking shut about his political beliefs, nobody would give a fuck. This just shows him for what he is.

What does not wanting to give his money to the Irish government/IMF have to do with hypocrisy?

[Cuda]

So Bono is now a hero to you guys right? Because he told his taxman to get fucked...

Or does that only apply if your president is a Democrat...and black?

sounds to me as though Mr, Hewson is just angling for Obama to apoint him to a cabinet post

[Trampis]

I dont think giveing money to the charity of your choice equals paying federal taxes unless you view the government as primarily doing charity work.

[Shlomart Ben Yisrael]

Ireland turned their pockets inside-out to the IMF for the next half century. Even the Irish people living there right now shouldn't pay taxes. It was a full-on gang rape by the international banksters.

[Dinsdale]

What does not wanting to give his money to the Irish government/IMF have to do with hypocrisy?

OK, maybe I should try the slow-typing technique?

Bozo believes that civilized nations should give money to African nations (because they use what we already give them so wisely).

OK, try and follow along...


where are these civilized nations getting this money they're supposed to be giving to Africa?


Take your time with this one... I realize it's going to take a while to get your foot out of your mouth.

[Shlomart Ben Yisrael]

What does not wanting to give his money to the Irish government/IMF have to do with hypocrisy?

OK, maybe I should try the slow-typing technique?

Bozo believes that civilized nations should give money to African nations (because they use what we already give them so wisely).

OK, try and follow along...


where are these civilized nations getting this money they're supposed to be giving to Africa?


Take your time with this one... I realize it's going to take a while to get your foot out of your mouth.

Uhhh, actually he suggests forgiving Africa's debt, not "giving your wealth to Africa".

Try not being a moron.

[Shlomart Ben Yisrael]

You know, I get wanting to kick Bono's ass because...well...he really is a douchebag.

But at least you can kick his ass for the right reasons.

[mvscal]

Uhhh, actually he suggests forgiving Africa's debt, not "giving your wealth to Africa".

Shut the fuck up, moron.

http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington ... usat_x.htm

[Shlomart Ben Yisrael]

Fighting AIDS isn't "giving money to Africa" shit-whistle.

It's the equivalent of saying that giving money for tsunami relief is "giving money to Indonesia".

[Dinsdale]

Uhhh, actually he suggests forgiving Africa's debt, not "giving your wealth to Africa".

Shut the fuck up, moron.

http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington ... usat_x.htm

I was going to offer up a few dozen links, but you made the point.

He spends his vast wealth... jetsetting around the globe telling other people how to spend their money.


A fine example of both hypocrisy and megalomania.

[Shlomart Ben Yisrael]

megalomania.

Bono is a neo-liberal dick-licker to be sure...

...but the article 'Spray posted is fucking nonsense.
It's World Bank propaganda. Consider the source. (The Daily Mail...not shutyomouth)

[Dinsdale]

Fighting AIDS isn't "giving money to Africa" shit-whistle.

Please don't make me post the several dozen links.

[Shlomart Ben Yisrael]

Fighting AIDS isn't "giving money to Africa" shit-whistle.

Please don't make me post the several dozen links.

Why? To propagate your strawman attack?

Bono says the IMF and World Bank should get their boot off the Thirld World's throat...

...Bono is rich and doesn't pay taxes...

...therefore, it stands to reason, the IMF and World Bank do not have their boot on the Third World's throat.

[Shlomart Ben Yisrael]

You know the old adage:

"If Osama Bin Laden told you 2+2=4, would you call him a liar?"



...yeah...something along those lines.

[Dinsdale]

To propagate your strawman attack?

IMF and World Bank

What does the IMF and World Bank have to do with Bozo being a hypocrite, which he is on many levels...

like the forementioned flying aroundthe world in a private jet, hopping out, telling everyone "use less fossil fuels," then flying off the the next vacation destination country to do the same thing.


Yeahyeahyeah

[Shlomart Ben Yisrael]

To propagate your strawman attack?

IMF and World Bank

What does the IMF and World Bank have to do with Bozo being a hypocrite, which he is on many levels...

like the forementioned flying aroundthe world in a private jet, hopping out, telling everyone "use less fossil fuels," then flying off the the next vacation destination country to do the same thing.


Yeahyeahyeah

I didn't say he wasn't a hypocrite.

I don't blame you though. "Bad-Jacketing" is a fairly effective propaganda technique. Don't feel so glum that you fell for it...most people do.

[Dinsdale]

In 2009, the group campaigned to have enshrined in British law a commitment to development assistance abroad.
ONE spokesman Oliver Buston has now defended the way the organisation is run, insisting the money is used for promoting its campaign and raising awareness rather than being given straight to those who need help.
He said: 'We don't provide programmes on the ground. We're an advocacy and campaigning organisation.'
Another spokesman in New York today dismissed the notion of lavish salaries being paid to its 120 members of staff and said the organisation was highly efficient in its raising of awareness.
ONE said it took no money from the public and that most of its funding came from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

This would be a very good time for Marty to EJECT.

[Cuda]

Bono's anti-poverty foundation ONE is under pressure to explain its finances after it was revealed that only a small percentage of money it raises reaches the needy.

So, ONE is no diferent than the United Way and UNICEF?

I'm shocked. Really.

[Dinsdale]

In defense of some charitable nonprofits...

Charities that mainly provide hands-on aid often have skewed "intake to outflow" of cash. If it's mainly volunteer labor, most of their income goes to administration and overhead.

But that's not the case with Bozo -- they use the donations to do political lobbying.

Scummy.

[Goober McTuber]

Bono's anti-poverty foundation ONE is under pressure to explain its finances after it was revealed that only a small percentage of money it raises reaches the needy.

So, ONE is no diferent than the United Way and UNICEF?

I'm shocked. Really.

So Cooter is still an idiot? The United Way in this area consistently holds expenses around 14-15% of their revenue.

[Shlomart Ben Yisrael]

This would be a very good time for Marty to EJECT.

From what? The direction you steered the conversation to because you couldn't address my initial accusation of "bullshit" to the original story?

Okay.

[Cuda]

The United Way consistently donates no more than 14-15% of their revenue to the needy.

That must be what you meant

[Goober McTuber]

The United Way consistently donates no more than 14-15% of their revenue to the needy.

That must be what you meant

No, it's not you fucking moron. Learn to read.