Reposted, because a couple commentors pointed out voting hadn’t opened when I put this up earlier.
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From commentor Hamletta:
Hey, you guys! I am whoring for my peeps, and my city.
Any of you who have Facebook accounts can vote for Lutheran Services of Tennessee in Toyota’s 100 Cars For Good contest today, Friday.
You should do this, because their van is fixin’ to take a shit.
They do what they do because our society has decided the people they work with are beneath consideration, and they need a functioning vehicle to do it….
I may be a whore, but LST is doing the Lord’s work here on earth, and I’m happy to help it along.
Description of Toyota’s program here.
rmirth
Done. They only have 13% and are in 3rd place…
MikeS
I have a friend who cofounded an organization that just won a Toyota pickup truck last month Rescue U which works with student volunteers on a national level to affect change in the realm of animal sheltering.
RedDirtGirl
I voted this morning. Good luck!
ThresherK
Been there, voted for that.
Semi-OT: I don’t know if the Good News Garage (Lutheran-run, central MA) are organizationally anywhere near this, but I tracked them down to donate my well-used Toyota. Their mission is to get people in cars so those recipients can satisfy workfare/training requirements. They don’t crush the cars, like many places arrange to do.
PeakVT
@ThresherK: I gave two cars to the GNG here in Vermont. One they disposed of because it was barely running, but the other they gave to someone after fixing.
Raven
It goes against my grain to help any of these “christ centered” outfits but, because you asked, I did.
hildebrand
Just voted. The Lutherans do a good job in social services and emergency services – the monies donated actually go to the people in need. Some of them actually still believe in the things that wild-eyed guy Jesus actually said – you know, feed the hungry, clothe the naked, etc, etc.
Maude
@Raven:
There seems to be a lot more Afghans in uniform killing US and NATO troops.
Litlebritdifrnt
The Daily Telegraph has been doing some digging
oooops Mittens
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/us-election/9483845/US-election-Mitt-Romney-may-have-breached-ethics-laws-through-company-linked-to-Paul-Ryans-brother.html
burnspbesq
OK, done.
In other news, this is thoroughly awesome.
Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs has put photos of the UK’s 20 top tax cheats (defined as people who fled the country after being charged with tax crimes) up on its Flickr stream.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/hmrcgovuk/sets/72157631087785530/
Shame that the IRS and DOJ can’t do something similar.
joes527
Is this a hunger games type thing where folks are pitted against each other and we sit back and cheer for our favorite?
burnspbesq
@Litlebritdifrnt:
That’ll teach him to fuck with the Tories.
(In best John Cleese voice) “We don’t get mad, old chap. We get even.”
Cassidy
@Maude: Afghan males are easily offended and US Soldiers are really good at saying offensive things without being aware of who is around.
joes527
Voting requires a facebook login? Obviously trying to suppress the luddite vote. Sorry, but that leaves me out.
Litlebritdifrnt
@burnspbesq:
He He that is exactly what I thought when I read it.
PeakVT
@Litlebritdifrnt:
So, does the Ryan family have something on Romney? It would be irresponsible not to speculate.
Laertes
Done. Good luck!
Scamp Dog
@Raven: You don’t have to feel bad about it; Lutherans are actually not too different than the way they’re portrayed on Prarie Home Companion. “You’re no better than anybody else, so why don’t you work on improving yourself” as opposed to the fundie “You heathens should repent, you degenerates!” followed by patting themselves on the back.
ThresherK
@PeakVT: The one in the Sturbridge area and the other in the Burlington area are under the same umbrella, if I recall.
Downpuppy
Should be noted that Ed Stamper is gone & the students are back in control of the Red & Black.
Solidarity forever!
Nina-the-first
And done. It looks like there are worthy candidates, but glad to support your cause.