Today I decided to be less hateful, but it did not pan out so here it goes...
Oxfam. We can all agree they do a lot of good in the world, they are a charity and I wish no harm to their workes, their plight or their programs that help a lot of needy people around the world. The only thing I want to bring up is a little tweet of theirs the other day that pissed me off... royally pissed me off.
The tweet read... (from Oxfam America's Twitter Page on the 8th october 2010)
"Disappointed with the @WhiteHouse pledge of only $4 billion over the next 3 years to the Global Fund to fight AIDS. http://bit.ly/9b1Qk0"
Now I have no doubt that the global fund to fight aids could do with billions and trillions, but lets be clear on this... $4 Billion. We're currently coming out of a worldwide financial meltdown, so the fact they have 4 billion given to them as the US National Debt clock rolls over at a frankly comedy (not that it's funny, it just simply seems unreal) rate, and they feel 'disappointed' by that leaves me staggered.
Oxfam America and Oxfam as a whole should say the same thank you... whether someone gives them $1 or $4 Billion. Needless to say I removed all followings of Oxfam accounts (having done some fundraising for them in the past) on Twitter and I shall not be donating to them ever again in any fashion. If they do not see $1.3 Billion a year for 3 years as good enough, then my odd 50p, well they may as well spit on me. I'm clearly a selfish wanker in their eyes.
I was shocked and a quick ask around my office left the same confusion to the attitude of Oxfam.
So... Oxfam... fuck you, you greedy bunch of bastards.
Next time you see an Oxfam worker asking for donations, better get the cheque book out, and don't think of donating less than $1.3 Billion for the year.
Rant over for now, I'll be sending this to Oxfam...
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