OVER the past 30 years, as the gap between wealthy and poor grew ever wider, total philanthropic giving almost tripled, according to annual estimates published by the Giving USA Foundation and the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University. In an age of widening partisanship and plummeting trust in government, this outpouring of philanthropy has produced a distinct breed of philanthropist: The policy-making billionaire.
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Phil, not sure if you saw this
http://southtampa.patch.com/articles/protesters-dressed-as-donors-try-to-disrupt-romney-fundraiser
75 Protesters dressed as major donors disrupt Mitt Romney's $2,500 a plate fundraiser in Tampa!
hee hee hee
Mazarine
Posted by: Mazarine | November 30, 2011 at 01:14 PM
Great link, I hadn't heard about the Mitt Romney protestors before.
Posted by: Benjamin Skinner | November 30, 2011 at 01:34 PM
Blogged it, thanks, Mazarine.
Posted by: Phil Cubeta | November 30, 2011 at 02:12 PM
Wow you're fast!
You're welcome Phil! :)
Posted by: Mazarine | November 30, 2011 at 03:46 PM
Sad but true. The wealthy 10% control much of what happens in his country through lobbying and special interest groups.
Posted by: v maxwell | December 12, 2011 at 02:05 PM