SEAN HANNITY'S Freedom CONcert Scam:.....
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Sean Hannity’s Freedom CONcert Scam: Almost None of Charity’s $ Went to Injured Troops, Kids of Fallen Troops; G5s for Vannity?
For the last several years, Sean Hannity and the Freedom Alliance “charity” have conducted “Freedom Concerts” across America. They’ve told you that they are raising money to pay for the college tuition of the children of fallen soldiers and to pay severely wounded war vets. And on Friday Night, Hannity will be honored with an award for this “Outstanding Community Service by a Radio Talk Show Host” at Talkers Magazine’s convention.
In fact, less than 20%–and in two recent years, less than 7% and 4%, respectively–of the money raised by Freedom Alliance went to these causes, while millions of dollars went to expenses, including consultants and apparently to ferry the Hannity posse of family and friends in high style. And, despite Hannity’s statements to the contrary on his nationally syndicated radio show, few of the children of fallen soldiers got more than $1,000-$2,000, with apparently none getting more than $6,000, while Freedom Alliance appears to have spent tens of thousands of dollars for private planes. Moreover, despite written assurances to donors that all money raised would go directly to scholarships for kids of the fallen heroes and not to expenses, has begun charging expenses of nearly $500,000 to give out just over $800,000 in scholarships.
I'm sure he won't be broadcast this over his national anytime soon. Hard for him to give up those private jet flights around the country.
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*MUSIC IS the expression of EMOTION.....and that POLITICS IS merely the DECOY of PERCEPTION*
.....song_Music & Politics....Michael Franti
*The scientists of today think deeply instead of clearly. One must be sane to think clearly, but one can think deeply and be quite INSANE*....Nikola Tesla(a man who shaped our world of electricity with his futuristic inventions)
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From what I read as far as how much money was given to all the soldiers that received money, I mean hey it might not be a whole hell of a lot, but it's better than nothing at all and I don't hear anything about anyone from the other networks doing this Like this for soldiers. Or if they do Im not aware of it. And it sounds like they need to think of better ways to market this event because they are getting charged a lot for marketing purposes. All in all I think Hannity is a good person. He just needs to get this under control. Maybe Im wrong
That being said, even if he's giving $1 to charity, I can't really condemn it. Charity is always good no matter the amount.
...are those who've helped us.
Right 'round the corner could be bigger than ourselves.
I agree to a point... but I do sorta have a problem with people who personally benefit more than the charity they are helping. I don't know all of the details for this moron (just through that link and a couple follow ups), but in general, he's benefiting greatly from these concerts in image and perks (and maybe not him, but some people are making a great deal of money on these shows).
From the link, only a $4 ticket surcharge goes to the charity, and that's pretty lame for concerts promoted as charity shows. And of that $4, after "expenses" only a small percentage actually gets in the hands of soldiers & their families.
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“We can complain because rose bushes have thorns, or rejoice because thorn bushes have roses.”
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Un-f***ing-believable.
But then again, all of us who give to charities or do charitable work are benefitting more from our lives than the value of what we give. We can't give 100% of our income, right.
Again, I detest Sean Hannity, but I also tread lightly around judging charitable giving by others. Is the charity better off that he has the concerts? Since the answer is yes, I think that's all that matters.
(and I get that the issue might actually be deceptive advertising, but what if that advertising gets more people to go to the concerts thinking they are doing good? If it does, the charity gets more money as a result).
...are those who've helped us.
Right 'round the corner could be bigger than ourselves.
I think when you are running a charity of any kind, in order to avoid this type of accusation, you should do your best to show that you have conserved expenses as much as possible. I even have a problem with the entertainment getting paid as well. If they can't do it and cover their own expenses, and have to be paid, then really what have they donated? With that being said, these jokers can't fly Southwest? Decent airfare and no charge for checked baggage. I can't take people seriously who spend loads of money on private planes to shuttle their crew around, when there are other perfectly fine options available and in turn would provide even more surplus to donate to those in need.
Maybe Im willing to hear both sides before I make judgement on this issue or others un like other people like yourself.
Well said...
I think we should see what Hannity has to say about this before passing judgement on the guy. from what Iv'e heard about this Debbie shisselel chick or whatever here name is is she's a real bitch and does things like this all the time.With that being said, You can't possibly think that all the people involved are going to work for free. I mean think about it. You think if pj put on a benefit show that 100% of the ticket sales are going to go to whatever the cause may be. People don't work for free especilly when it comes to promoters and advertising,lighting ,sound,transportation, ect.... and like I said you don't see any of the other guys from any of the other networks trying to do anything for the troops.