Am I Stupid?

[fvw53]

On 12/13/2024 at 8:56 PM, still kicking said:

So being a pensioner I am not rich but I do donate to certain Groups for helping people (like handicapped kids or home less ones ) I feel better Do you think I am stupid?

I do not measure stupidity by the level of generosity but by the level of blue ink (tattoos) on the body

[khunPer]

On 12/13/2024 at 2:56 PM, still kicking said:

Do you think I am stupid?

No, your are a good guy...👍

[Prubangboy]

7 hours ago, NoshowJones said:

Correct, but I always make sure that I never do anything to the detriment of ordinary people.

I have nothing to say about charities. Still Kicking is a sweet guy here.

 

I give a bit to The Red Cross and some guys in Trat who are trying to save the krill, which is the foundation of all sea life in Thailand. And Cabbages and Condoms.

 

https://exofoundation.org/project/cabbages-condoms/

 

BUT I do want to mention to NoShowJones that I get the humor in his name and have played that novelty country classic a few times.

 

"Tammy had to go and divorce George Jones (uproarious laughter on the live version). They call him NoShow....."

[NoshowJones]

36 minutes ago, Prubangboy said:

I have nothing to say about charities. Still Kicking is a sweet guy here.

 

I give a bit to The Red Cross and some guys in Trat who are trying to save the krill, which is the foundation of all sea life in Thailand. And Cabbages and Condoms.

 

https://exofoundation.org/project/cabbages-condoms/

 

BUT I do want to mention to NoShowJones that I get the humor in his name and have played that novelty country classic a few times.

 

"Tammy had to go and divorce George Jones (uproarious laughter on the live version). They call him NoShow....."

Yes I saw George Jones 3 times in concert, twice in London at Wembley Arena and in a show in Nashville Tennessee.

[Andre0720]

On 12/13/2024 at 8:56 PM, still kicking said:

So being a pensioner I am not rich but I do donate to certain Groups for helping people (like handicapped kids or home less ones ) I feel better Do you think I am stupid?

I do the same.

I do not think that I am stupid.

My reward, I would hope, is when I die, that I would be able to keep a good spirit, thinking about all the people that I have helped, financially or otherwise...

[Andre0720]

4 hours ago, fvw53 said:

I do not measure stupidity by the level of generosity but by the level of blue ink (tattoos) on the body

Hehehe.

I also think that tattoos are some willing mutilation, thinking that these tattoos are going to be perceived as beautiful.

But tattoos look good only to the ones with the ink stains on their skin........

[mikebike]

On 12/13/2024 at 8:56 PM, still kicking said:

So being a pensioner I am not rich but I do donate to certain Groups for helping people (like handicapped kids or home less ones ) I feel better Do you think I am stupid?

No. Not at all.

 

But...

 

It would be really nice if billionaires would sacrifice the exact same percentage of their income as you do. 😉

[nausea]

A lot of charities are a grift. Just be very sure your money is going to the people that need it.

[steven100]

On 12/13/2024 at 8:56 PM, still kicking said:

So being a pensioner I am not rich but I do donate to certain Groups for helping people (like handicapped kids or home less ones ) I feel better Do you think I am stupid?

maybe only for asking the question on AN

[thesetat]

On 12/13/2024 at 8:56 PM, still kicking said:

So being a pensioner I am not rich but I do donate to certain Groups for helping people (like handicapped kids or home less ones ) I feel better Do you think I am stupid?

IF you have to ask then you most likely are. 

[Gottfrid]

On 12/13/2024 at 8:56 PM, still kicking said:

I feel better Do you think I am stupid?

You will need a doctor to sort that out. Should have posted this in the medical forum.

[steven100]

some folks like to blow their own trumpet sometimes ... 

[connda]

On 12/13/2024 at 8:56 PM, still kicking said:

So being a pensioner I am not rich but I do donate to certain Groups for helping people (like handicapped kids or home less ones ) I feel better Do you think I am stupid?

No.  You're compassionate.  Good for you. ❤️ Kudos.  You have my respect and my appreciation.
However - how much of your money is used to support the "handicapped kids or homeless ones" and how much of your donation is used for "over-head expenses" like "salaries" and "expenses" for the non-profit. That is something to look into. Ask a non-profit for their financial statements.  In the US, 501c non-profits are required by law to provide the public with those statements.  They can be utterly shocking. Some non-profits are better than others.  Look for the ones where most, if not all, of the donations go to the cause that the non-profits says it is supporting.  Here in Thailand I'm not sure that the government requires non-profits to provide the public with their financial statement. TIT.

If you want all of your donations to go to those who need it, then do it on your own - or - volunteer to work for the charity you support and get to know what your donations are being used to support. 

So being a pensioner as well, I am not rich, and I take care of feral, throw-away pets, and temple dogs in my Tambon.  Unlike foundations and 501c non-profits, and those who make requests via the internet for donations, I do this out of my own pocket without the assistance of anyone. It's an exercise of compassion. This includes paying for animals to be spayed and neuter or buying meds to stop females from going into heat to the extent that I can.  I don't ask for as much as a satang from anyone.
Who thanks me?  The animals I care for.  Knowing that those animals I support are taken care of, are well fed, and are not reproducing is thanks enough. Compassion is its own reward. ❤️

[connda]

22 hours ago, spidermike007 said:

No, absolutely not. Sharing opens the heart and shows a sense of compassion and humanity. Keeping it all for ourselves is only for those with a tight fist and a closed heart. Life is short, make it count for something, eating, sleeping, and self gratification just isn't enough. 

Well said!  ❤️

[Gottfrid]

7 hours ago, connda said:

Well said!  ❤️

Sure, it´s very well said. As well as your post of insight below.

 

7 hours ago, connda said:

No.  You're compassionate.  Good for you. ❤️ Kudos.  You have my respect and my appreciation.
However - how much of your money is used to support the "handicapped kids or homeless ones" and how much of your donation is used for "over-head expenses" like "salaries" and "expenses" for the non-profit. That is something to look into. Ask a non-profit for their financial statements.  In the US, 501c non-profits are required by law to provide the public with those statements.  They can be utterly shocking. Some non-profits are better than others.  Look for the ones where most, if not all, of the donations go to the cause that the non-profits says it is supporting.  Here in Thailand I'm not sure that the government requires non-profits to provide the public with their financial statement. TIT.

If you want all of your donations to go to those who need it, then do it on your own - or - volunteer to work for the charity you support and get to know what your donations are being used to support. 

So being a pensioner as well, I am not rich, and I take care of feral, throw-away pets, and temple dogs in my Tambon.  Unlike foundations and 501c non-profits, and those who make requests via the internet for donations, I do this out of my own pocket without the assistance of anyone. It's an exercise of compassion. This includes paying for animals to be spayed and neuter or buying meds to stop females from going into heat to the extent that I can.  I don't ask for as much as a satang from anyone.
Who thanks me?  The animals I care for.  Knowing that those animals I support are taken care of, are well fed, and are not reproducing is thanks enough. Compassion is its own reward. ❤️

 

The problem, though, is like you say. And donate to "non-profit" charity in Thailand, will most probably be like shooting yourself in the foot.

[still kicking]

13 hours ago, Gottfrid said:

Sure, it´s very well said. As well as your post of insight below.

 

 

The problem, though, is like you say. And donate to "non-profit" charity in Thailand, will most probably be like shooting yourself in the foot.

I am not in Thailand ....meh

[Gottfrid]

1 hour ago, still kicking said:

I am not in Thailand ....meh

Ok, just assumed you were as this is an Asian forum.

[still kicking]

9 hours ago, Gottfrid said:

Ok, just assumed you were as this is an Asian forum.

It is not anymore 

[daveAustin]

On 12/13/2024 at 8:56 PM, still kicking said:

So being a pensioner I am not rich but I do donate to certain Groups for helping people (like handicapped kids or home less ones ) I feel better Do you think I am stupid?

Nope. If we all did it, the world might be better. Sadly, some people ‘give’ in order that they may receive… sort of like merit making in the Buddhist sphere, while the christians do it no end. They typically only do good so that they may be rewarded at a later date. Totally b’llocks!
Bottom line: if you must, give from the heart and do not expect a return. 

[Gottfrid]

On 12/17/2024 at 7:48 PM, still kicking said:

It is not anymore 

Please read the name: Asean Now

Now tell me what that means to you.

[still kicking]

1 minute ago, Gottfrid said:

Please read the name: Asean Now

Now tell me what that means to you.

So ban all American an any other country from posting here if they don't live in Thailand anymore ?

[Gottfrid]

11 hours ago, still kicking said:

So ban all American an any other country from posting here if they don't live in Thailand anymore ?

When did I propose that? I only assumed you were in Thailand. Never mentioned anything about banning anyone. Where did you get that from?