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To: American Spirit who wrote (176403)	8/31/2001 12:19:46 PM
From: Neocon	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 769670

Actually, Ted's father was wealthy.......

To: American Spirit who wrote (176403)	8/31/2001 12:26:35 PM
From: Oral Roberts	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 769670

Ted Turner is one of the most admirable men America has ever produced Tell that to all of the folks that used to be able to hunt and fish in MT where his little ranch is now. Tell that to the trout fisherman that watched him poison his creek to kill all of the trout so that he could re-plant with native trout. I don't know what the trout that were there were if not native. I believe there are so many strings to his 1 billion dollar offer that it is unlikely that he will ever have to give it. Ted Turner is an arrogant jackass that was deserving of that last wife of his, Hanoi Jane. Bitch should have been tried for treason and they were a perfect pair. Alas it came to be that Ted can't find anyone that loves him quite as much as he loves himself.

To: American Spirit who wrote (176403)	8/31/2001 12:29:00 PM
From: thames_sider	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 769670

I think that's the alternative interpretation of 'communist', meaning 'someone who is not on the right wing of the Republican party'. Turner is indeed very admirable... I particularly like the way that when he gave his UN donation - which as I recall was while the market was still riding high - he challenged the other billionaires in the US to do likewise. I don't think many have - certainly in proportion. Although presumably Gates will get there one day...

To: American Spirit who wrote (176403)	8/31/2001 1:38:05 PM
From: Logain Ablar	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 769670

AS: You still owe an apology from a few weeks ago. Also, I've been away but I see you've made another factual mistake. Ted Turner gave the greatest ever charitable donation of one billion cash to the UN Population Programme last year. Over-population is at the root of almost all global problems. Actually Ted, like Bill Gates is contributing through a foundation (his of course, not gate's) and its over 10 years. But its not cash its his stock. Its a drill all the wealthy play, donate and get the fmv of the donated property, that way he avoids having to pay capital gains on the appreciated stock and has a huge charitable contribution deduction (with a carry forward). Do you ever check facts or just go by sound bites?? I'll be back full time next week and expect the apology or I'll keep reminding you and pointing out all your inaccuries. I'll consider it a crusade.

To: American Spirit who wrote (176403)	8/31/2001 10:19:27 PM
From: D.Austin	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 769670

>You can be jealous of Ted, envious of his success, think he's left-wing for marrying Jane (he's not), but he's actually way beyond anything you can comprehend, esp if you use the word "communist" to name-call one of the greatest capitalist success stories of our time.< You know Communist was not the proper word for that self righteous,GLOBALIST that just happened to be in the right places at the right time.(that is the success story)It has nothing to do with Hanoi Jane he has been a pompas ass all of his life I am sure. If I remember right Ted is an only child an the inheritance had to go somewhere.He got a start believe that my friend. You do not have a clue as to what I can comprehend. Go to Bozeman and West Yellowstone in Montana and see the love in the air for Ted Turner.The tax breaks he got for building bird houses on fence posts would make even a liberal like you cry. You should read the small print that Ted has tied to the 1 billion dollar gift.It is another example of the Ted flexing his money.The only problem is,is the simple fact that Ted is stupid.He only thinks he's smart.He is like the town idiot winning the lottery. >If more of our billionaires were like him we'd be a better country helping to make a better world.< please show us all on this board where Ted the Phoney put 1 nickle to help anyone but himself.