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Sandy Eggo

June 23, 2009, 11:49:56 PM
QuoteOn June 17, 2009, the President unveiled United We Serve, a call to all Americans to join a volunteer effort this summer and be part of building a new foundation for America, one community at a time. The initiative is led by the Corporation for National and Community Service, the federal agency dedicated to fostering service in communities across the country. Learn more at Serve.gov. (public domain)

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Well? Why not?

This isn't about being Republican or Democrat, Conservative or Liberal, Religious or Atheist, this is about doing something positive for your community.
Only after the last tree has been cut down. Only after the last river has been poisoned. Only after the last fish has been caught. Only then will you find that money cannot be eaten. - -Cree Indian Prophecy

"Women who strive to be equal to men lack ambitition" -- anonymous

kimmi

#1
June 24, 2009, 07:57:59 AM
I agree and if someone makes it out to be something other than what it is, they are an asshole!  :biggrin:
Take time to smell the roses.

Sandy Eggo

#2
June 24, 2009, 08:59:30 AM
I'll take it a step further and challenge ALL of the Obama haters to completing at least one volunteer project over the summer. :biggrin:
Only after the last tree has been cut down. Only after the last river has been poisoned. Only after the last fish has been caught. Only then will you find that money cannot be eaten. - -Cree Indian Prophecy

"Women who strive to be equal to men lack ambitition" -- anonymous

Palehorse

#3
June 24, 2009, 09:27:04 AM
Quote from: Sandy Eggo on June 24, 2009, 08:59:30 AM
I'll take it a step further and challenge ALL of the Obama haters to completing at least one volunteer project over the summer. :biggrin:

I'm not a "Bama" hater but done. I've voluntarily cut the lawns of the empty houses in our subdivision twice already this year.  :biggrin: (The tigers were getting thick so I was forced to in the interests of public safety).  :biggrin:
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Any "point" made by one that lacks credibility, is only as useful as toilet paper; and serves the same purpose. ~ Palehorse 4/22/2017

May you find charity when it is needed, and the ability to extend it when it is not. ~Palehorse 7/4/2012

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me

#4
June 24, 2009, 09:42:35 AM
This is a unique new idea?  http://www.habitat.org/  There have also been people who get together and clean up blighted areas of town and paint and fix up houses for those who can't afford it or the elderly here locally, and people who volunteer at hospitals and the library.  The only thing different here is he wants them registered with the government for some strange reason.  Could it be he wants to take charge of those things that have been doing just fine by themselves all this time and "reorganize" them?  I'm sorry but I just don't think we need the government to run something that is voluntary.  I realize what I just said isn't going to be well received but I just feel he is spending time here to cover ground that is already being covered and does not need his interference or help.     
Trump 2020

Palehorse

#5
June 24, 2009, 09:53:13 AM
Quote from: me on June 24, 2009, 09:42:35 AM
. . .  I realize what I just said isn't going to be well received but I just feel he is spending time here to cover ground that is already being covered and does not need his interference or help.   

You are correct; it does indeed sound like mash from the crop of sour grapes you are nurturing!  :razz:
R.I.P. - followsthewolf - You are MISSED! 4/17/2013

That which fails to kill me. . .should run!

Any "point" made by one that lacks credibility, is only as useful as toilet paper; and serves the same purpose. ~ Palehorse 4/22/2017

May you find charity when it is needed, and the ability to extend it when it is not. ~Palehorse 7/4/2012

To the last, I grapple with thee; From Hell's heart, I stab at thee; For hate's sake, I spit my last breath at thee.~Herman Melville

me

#6
June 24, 2009, 10:08:21 AM
Quote from: Palehorse on June 24, 2009, 09:53:13 AM
You are correct; it does indeed sound like mash from the crop of sour grapes you are nurturing!  :razz:
Sour grapes, no, being practical, yes.  Why is it so important for all of these volunteer organizations to register with the government all of a sudden?  Why does he think no one already does these things?  Is this going to lead to more unnecessary spending? 
Trump 2020

Henry Hawk

#7
June 24, 2009, 10:19:37 AM
i agree with me, why the need to get gov involved?...........community volunteering has been around forever, why is all of a sudden a "great idea" that we must sign up and registar to do so?

Kimmi, I am one of the ASSHOLES... ;D .. cause, I dont' trust anything that Gov want's to reinvent....

Every Church in America has been doing this since they came to America....

I will NOT put my name on ANY GOV petition to do so...........I will do work for MY church.

which, btw, will be having a FISH FRY this Friday, for THOSE who are interested... :yes:
"The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool to the left."
Ecclesiastes 10:2 - It all makes sense to me now...


"The future ain't what it used to be."– Yogi Berra

"Square roots are rarely found on any plant." FTW

Exterminator

#8
June 24, 2009, 10:27:38 AM
For that matter, why should churches be involved?
Arguing with Christians is like playing chess with a pigeon.  No matter how good I am at chess, the pigeon is just going to knock over the pieces, shit on the board and strut around like it's victorious.

The truth is slow, but relentless. Over time it becomes irresistible.

Henry Hawk

#9
June 24, 2009, 10:33:54 AM
why shouldn't church's be involved... ?  :confused:
"The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool to the left."
Ecclesiastes 10:2 - It all makes sense to me now...


"The future ain't what it used to be."– Yogi Berra

"Square roots are rarely found on any plant." FTW

kimmi

#10
June 24, 2009, 10:46:44 AM
Well I suppose it will take another Sept. 11th for the assholes to do things for their fellow man again.  Seems people get the "What fors" after a while.   :rolleyes:
Take time to smell the roses.

pariann

#11
June 24, 2009, 10:53:54 AM
Quote from: Palehorse on June 24, 2009, 09:27:04 AM
I'm not a "Bama" hater but done. I've voluntarily cut the lawns of the empty houses in our subdivision twice already this year.  :biggrin: (The tigers were getting thick so I was forced to in the interests of public safety).  :biggrin:
Hey, are you stealing my volunteer ideas?  I mow the yard of the empty house next door.  More in self interest than public service....I don't want snakes creeping into my yard!.....but the neighborhood doesn't have to know why I do it. LOL
Looks like I've come full circle.

Exterminator

#12
June 24, 2009, 10:54:38 AM
Quote from: Henry Hawk on June 24, 2009, 10:33:54 AM
why shouldn't church's be involved... ?  :confused:

Because their intentions are never altruistic; there is always an ulterior motive.
Arguing with Christians is like playing chess with a pigeon.  No matter how good I am at chess, the pigeon is just going to knock over the pieces, shit on the board and strut around like it's victorious.

The truth is slow, but relentless. Over time it becomes irresistible.

Palehorse

#13
June 24, 2009, 11:00:28 AM
Quote from: Exterminator on June 24, 2009, 10:54:38 AM
Because their intentions are never altruistic; there is always an ulterior motive.

"Come to Jeebus" meeting anyone?  :biggrin:
R.I.P. - followsthewolf - You are MISSED! 4/17/2013

That which fails to kill me. . .should run!

Any "point" made by one that lacks credibility, is only as useful as toilet paper; and serves the same purpose. ~ Palehorse 4/22/2017

May you find charity when it is needed, and the ability to extend it when it is not. ~Palehorse 7/4/2012

To the last, I grapple with thee; From Hell's heart, I stab at thee; For hate's sake, I spit my last breath at thee.~Herman Melville

Sandy Eggo

#14
June 24, 2009, 11:31:05 AM
Hasn't other former administrations had pet projects? For the Obama administration it's volunteerism. Encouraging this is a positive thing.

Why should organizations register? Awareness.  Not everyone is aware of all of the potential out there. Honestly. IMO there can't be too many sources of information.

So, me and Henry are you accepting my challenge? 


Only after the last tree has been cut down. Only after the last river has been poisoned. Only after the last fish has been caught. Only then will you find that money cannot be eaten. - -Cree Indian Prophecy

"Women who strive to be equal to men lack ambitition" -- anonymous
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