Those American Express commercials (giving 5 mil. in charity)

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  • THC
    THC Posts: 525
    know1 wrote:
    Again, I believe charity in any form or for any motivation is admirable and should be encouraged.

    duely noted. and i can see the arguement for that point of view w/o a doubt.

    I just don't like when big corps. who makes tons and tons of money then also want you to also tell them how good they are for giving away a few bucks, esp. when its tied into their own profit making scheme.

    but anywho...i'm off for the weekend. have a good one y'all!
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  • know1
    know1 Posts: 6,801
    THC wrote:
    duely noted. and i can see the arguement for that point of view w/o a doubt.

    I just don't like when big corps. who makes tons and tons of money then also want you to also tell them how good they are for giving away a few bucks, esp. when its tied into their own profit making scheme.

    but anywho...i'm off for the weekend. have a good one y'all!

    I get a tax break when I give to charity. I guess it's all tied to my profit making scheme...?
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  • riffrandall
    riffrandall Posts: 685
    THC wrote:
    duely noted. and i can see the arguement for that point of view w/o a doubt.

    I just don't like when big corps. who makes tons and tons of money then also want you to also tell them how good they are for giving away a few bucks, esp. when its tied into their own profit making scheme.

    but anywho...i'm off for the weekend. have a good one y'all!

    You mean kind of like the person who has a master's degree, and wants to be pat on the back for pointing out that what they earn keeps them below the poverty line?

    Regardless- I see your point. Large corporations pointing out that they give to charity is like someone wanting credit for being a good parent. It's something you should do anyway.
    Just so happens that in our economy, and the fact that the advertisers are cashing in on everyone rushing to be as Green As Possible, the truth is that Amex is only doing what every other conglomerate does in this free economy, jumping on the back of a trend.
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  • El_Kabong
    El_Kabong Posts: 4,141
    THC wrote:
    Have people seen these commercials? They run very very often. They have Ellen, Andre Agassi, Cheryl Crow, etc. and the commercial is being directed by Scorsese.

    Well...they say that they will fund one idea (UP TO 5 million dollars worth)...to go to a cause you like. African relief...youth, Lake Winnepesaukah.....whatever.

    After seeing at least the 20th commercial...I can't help but realize that Amercian Express has paid probably 20 times that much (the "up to" 5 million they say they will give away) in advertizing about how charitable they are, then money they will actually give. Then at the end....they are like....Remember....start signing up, because the more you sign up...the more money we will give.

    What a load of crap! Talking about nothing more then a public relations campaign. I don't even view this AS charity. Its nothing but SHAMELESS self promotion.


    yeah, it's like that yogurt that gives to breast cancer (yoplat?) they say they will donate some change for every yogurt top you send in...but the fine print says they will only donate $5,000 or something maximum
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