This is something I have known for quite some time. Conservatives are much more generous with their money than Liberals. It's no secret. Yes, the general perception of Conservatives in the media is that we are all scrooges. I would expect nothing less from the media. They have their agenda and we have ours.
Most prominent Conservatives are quiet about their charitable donations. In other words...they don't do it to make themselves look good. They do it because they care.
This is something Arthur C. Brooks found out when he wrote his book 'Who Really Cares: The Surprising Truth about Compassionate Conservatism." He admits that before he started..."I was sure that Liberals gave more to charity."
He found that 91 percent of people, with some type of Religion in their lives, are likely to give to charity. While only 66 percent of people that are not Religious are prone to giving.
Brooks' next book "Gross National Happiness: Why Happiness Matters for America-and How We Can Get More of it." Found that people who consider themselves to be Conservatives were twice as likely to say they were "very happy." He did also find that Liberals were more likely to be happier as well. The Moderates were not as likely to be happy. I'm guessing that has something to with not really believing in anything. I think people can find happiness in a cause. Be it Religion, Welfare Reform, Global Warming, or electing a horrible President.
While these are only one mans findings...I tend to believe him. The proof is in the pudding. Joe Biden made millions under Bush, and only gave $3,600 to charity for the decade. Dick Cheney gave 7 million when he took over as VP. To be fair...i'm sure Cheney got some serious tax breaks with that donation. While Al Gore gave less than $400.00 that same year.
I'm a little too lazy to some more research. I think if you do some digging around on your own, you will find that the prominent Liberals, are only charitable with our money! Their heart somehow seems to stop bleeding the second their wallet comes out.
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He found that 91 percent of people, with some type of Religion in their lives, are likely to give to charity. While only 66 percent of people that are not Religious are prone to giving.
Are you, or is he, implying that the non-religious are bad people for giving less to charity? Is that what makes one good? What if you simply live your life, treat others with respect, support yourself fully, and die happy??? Are you still a bad person because you didn't give to charity?
I'm not implying anything. That was from Arthur Brooks. Just because one is Religious doesn't mean that they are a good person. I don't believe that giving to charity makes you a good person by default either. My point with this post was to showcase the kindness of Conservatives. Something not shown in the media.
You're going with the Ayn Rand approach. I agree with her idea of selfishness being a virtue..
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