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rachmaninoff
http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1140301,00.html
Bill Gates
Melinda Gates
Bono
Interesting.
Bill Gates
Melinda Gates
Bono
Interesting.
Person of the year: a three-way tie
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In summary, the conversation discusses the Time magazine's controversial choice for "Person of the Year," which includes Bill and Melinda Gates, as well as Bono. Some people question Bono's qualifications for the title, while others argue that the Gates' charitable contributions are commendable. Others debate the appropriate amount for the Gates to give away, given their current financial situation and young age. One person even jokingly suggests joining QuantumTheory and blowing their brains out, to which another replies with sarcasm.
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cronxeh
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Time sank to a new low in quality of magazines.
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tribdog
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the Gates have given away enough money to qualify. Bono though? Has Bono done anything since 1985 worth mentioning?
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marlon
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rachmaninoff said:
I can live with the Gates-choice, but BONO ? What has he done besides annoying people with superfuous political remarks that nobody cares about ?
Man of the year, for me, is JOZEF RATZINGER
Woman of the year is SCARLETT JOHANSONN
regards
marlon
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tribdog
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Woman of the year for me is Evo (if any christmas cookies show up)
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marlon
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tribdog said:
Pfff, stop this damn butkissing...it really is ennoying...
Tribdog, i'd prefer if you were more honest man...JUST GO GET THE FREEKIN COOKIES, YOURSELF...BE A MAN...
**sighs**
marlon
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tribdog
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lol, here's one person I won't be sharing my cookies with.
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marlon
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tribdog said:
Your cookies
? You ain't got no cookies...you have to wait until you get them (...how sad...)Anyhow, i was just trying to help you out man
marlon, who already has many of his OWN cookies and who will share them with the only true love of his life.
ADIEU
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tribdog
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your only true love?
So you'll be eating alone too huh?
So you'll be eating alone too huh?
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tribdog
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and the day I need your advice to "help me out" is the day I join QuantumTheory and blow my brains out.
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tribdog said:
The amount of money gates has given away amounts to me giving away a few bucks. Its a pittance.
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tribdog
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no, the amount of money given away amounts to a whole bunch of pittances. Nobody says charity has to be painful. He doesn't have to give away everything he has and the 'pittance' he gave away did a whole lot of good to the people he gave it to
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marlon
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tribdog said:
Huh ? No, huh...No No...
marlon
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Two good reasons why what he is giving now is appropriate:tribdog said:
1. If he gave all his money away now, he wouldn't have money left to give away later. By giving it away slowly, it allows his investments to mature and produce more money than he'd be able to give away otherwise.
2. He's young. He's not even retired yet. Once he retires and starts spending less time at the office, he'll have more time for philanthropy and less need for money in the future*. He will become like all the other so-called "robber barons" and give a substantial fraction of his weath away.
Edit: *some will ask - what need for money does he have now? Maybe he wants to start another business. Maybe he wants to buy another island - I really don't know, but the point is that he's young and he probably doesn't even know, so giving more away doesn't really make sense until he has a better idea of what the rest of his life has in store for him.
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marlon
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tribdog said:
yeah, this is the classic opening line of people that really need help.Err, how can one "join" QuantumTheory ?
marlon
FAQ: Person of the year: a three-way tie
What is the significance of a three-way tie for "Person of the Year"?
A three-way tie for "Person of the Year" means that three individuals have been selected as equally deserving of the title for their impact and influence in a particular year.
Who were the three individuals involved in the three-way tie for "Person of the Year"?
The three individuals involved in the three-way tie for "Person of the Year" vary each year and are chosen by the editorial team at the publication that awards the title.
How is the "Person of the Year" chosen?
The "Person of the Year" is chosen based on their influence, impact, and significance in a particular year. This can include political, economic, cultural, or social factors. The final decision is made by the editorial team at the publication.
Has there ever been a three-way tie for "Person of the Year" before?
Yes, there have been several instances where there has been a three-way tie for "Person of the Year". Notable examples include the 2006 tie between Bill and Melinda Gates, Bono, and Melinda Gates for their humanitarian efforts, and the 1988 tie between Mikhail Gorbachev, Ronald Reagan, and Pope John Paul II for their contributions to ending the Cold War.
What is the purpose of naming a "Person of the Year"?
The purpose of naming a "Person of the Year" is to recognize and honor individuals who have had a significant impact on the world in a particular year and have influenced the course of events. It is also a way to spark conversation and reflection on the events and people that have shaped the year.