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To: epicure who wrote (315776)	10/29/2016 11:30:33 PM
From: Sam	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 540708

It really is incredible how the Clinton Foundation seems to get all this negative press, but the Trump Foundation and Trump's (alleged) charitable giving is the biggest scam out there. Trump boasts about his philanthropy. But his giving falls short of his words. By David A. Fahrenthold October 29 at 3:00 PM excerpt: For as long as he has been rich and famous, Donald Trump has also wanted people to believe he is generous. He spent years constructing an image as a philanthropist by appearing at charity events and by making very public — even nationally televised — promises to give his own money away. It was, in large part, a facade. A months-long investigation by The Washington Post has not been able to verify many of Trump’s boasts about his philanthropy. Instead, throughout his life in the spotlight, whether as a businessman, television star or presidential candidate, The Post found that Trump had sought credit for charity he had not given — or had claimed other people’s giving as his own. It is impossible to know for certain what Trump has given to charity, because he has declined to release his tax returns. In all, The Post was able to identify $7.8 million in charitable giving from Trump’s own pocket since the early 1980s. more at washingtonpost.com

To: epicure who wrote (315776)	10/30/2016 12:11:10 AM
From: Gottfried	Respond to of 540708

I get these fwd fwd fwd emails, too, but from a person who also fwds good stuff like nature photos. So, occasionally I send them a link to snopes. It can be entertaining. Often the name of the original sender is missing and the article is mis-attributed to someone well-known. "25 Hottest Urban Legends" These are the Top 25 Urban Legends currently circulating most widely, as determined by frequency of access, user searches, reader e-mail, and media coverage. snopes Last Updated: 20 hours ago snopes.com North Carolina Hillary Supporter Votes Multiple TimesClaims of voter fraud in North Carolina turned out to be merely a Facebook joke. snopes.com

To: epicure who wrote (315776)	10/30/2016 10:05:35 AM
From: Ron	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 540708

I make it a point to stay in touch with some idiots, because every now and then you can tell them something that makes them think. Of course I am retired, so I have a bit more time to do this. But I believe I've helped at least a few people see beyond the right wing echo chamber with facts. You can't do that if you cut yourself off.

To: epicure who wrote (315776)	10/30/2016 11:27:19 AM
From: alvik	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 540708

My relatives who pass around shit like this don't seem to care at all that it's false- they just spin on to the next bullshit if you correct them. I've decided it's not worth bothering with correcting them, or with staying in touch. I reached that conclusion long ago. I will never convince my family members of other views than their own. They've never traveled and they live in their own little bubble of Southern Baptist bible thumping know it all idiocy. I never communicate with my family except my mother. Life is too short to worry about them. I'm fortunate that I escaped that environment at the age of 19.