It never ceases to amaze me that people in power cannot seem to understand that their public Twitter feed is actually viewed by the public and will bite them in the ass.
"this was a pure political scam run by Ari Fleischer"
"Ari Fleischer, former press secretary for George W. Bush and prominent right-wing pundit, was secretly involved in the Komen Foundation’s strategy regarding Planned Parenthood. Fleischer personally interviewed candidates for the position of “Senior Vice President for Communications and External Relations” at Komen last December
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According to a source with first-hand knowledge, Fleischer drilled prospective candidates during their interviews on how they would handle the controversy about Komen’s relationship with Planned Parenthood." http://thinkprogress.org/politics/2012/02/03/418797/exclusive-ari-fleischer-komen-planned-parenthood/
It is sad. Before this, there were very few from the left- or right - that knew about the contributions to Planned Parenthood for vital breast cancer screenings.
Now - they won't be trusted by the left - or right.
The question is - who in the organization wanted to be associated with the likes of Fleischer and Handel?
For me - my money is with Planned Parenthood. I will let the right fund the likes of the above.
The amount of arrogance she show's by thinking that her ideaology is as important as breast cancer funding is appalling. The fact that she thinks her ideaology is as big or as important as Susan G. Komen, is insulting. These people truly are legends in their own minds.
I will not donate to any national programs,any more, where most of the money is spent in paying big salaries to people running the organizations. All my donations, from now on will be to local groups, where I can see where the money is spent. I urge everyone else to do the same.
sure I've been to events where a portion is donated to that org. They grew from a 700k a year org over 13 years to a massive charity that can award 700k in single grants.
Planned parenthood is and has been a target of conservatives,politicians do sit on some of those board positions. you can google the following current info quoted below, and update yourself on the secret political agenda. This is a shame but at least donations will still flow to the core need, low cost breast exams for all woman provided by Planned Parenthood.
"Ari Fleischer, former press secretary for George W. Bush and prominent right-wing pundit, was secretly involved in the Komen Foundation’s strategy regarding Planned Parenthood"
Ok guys.. please tell me if you agree or disagree.. but why is the Komen foundation becoming an organization attracting so much attention, and, getting politically involved? My answer.. is because they get a lot of money. So.. the NFL. the NHL.. the NBA.. all of these huge sports organizations are giving the Komen foundation a lot of exposure.. so what do they all have in common? they all have to keep up a good squeaky clean appearance.. there can't be controversy.. or it starts messing with the bottom line.
You are correct about their desire to defend and cultivate their brand. I've known for years that Koman funded abortion mills, so I refused to support them, wear pink t-shirts, walk , etc. Ironic thing is that this whole dust-up made public their fundng of PP and I suspect their revenue will decrease as more like me donate elsewhere. Everybody I told was surprised to hear, and even refused to believe Koman was at all connected to the premier provider of abortions.Comment is buried, click here to see the rest.
I sure hope the "for the cure" doesn't change it's intended reference to something with a more sinister agenda. It appears that's where Ms Handel is steering the SG Komen ship.
I find it so sad that an organization like Susan G. Komen that has done such wonderful work raising money and awareness for breast cancer over the years is now being dragged through the mud over this issue.Comment is buried, click here to see the rest.
This is true, but in reading about THIS issue, I also learned that Planned Parenthood is giving hundreds of thousands in political donations that could be used for treatment.Comment is buried, click here to see the rest.
You mean abortions, right? Because all I hear about PP is that they kill babies. Are you saying they actually treat people? That they actually do some good?
Her "true colors"? You mean she doesn't want unborn babies killed and is willing to try and defund organizations that do that? What a monster!Comment is buried, click here to see the rest.
I'm just gonna leave this here for you Barackalypse. You seem really misinformed and I'm sure you'd like to know the facts of what Planned Parenthood does.
I'm 10x more angry that she allowed her organization to be pressured by the media into breaking its' own bylaws about who it can support.
Planned Parenthood DOESN'T DO MAMMOGRAMS. Why have they given in to this liberal media shakedown? Why can't the Left survive without demanding other people's money?
The REAL abortion/birth control story (which the media is full-on ignoring) is Obama 1st Amendment-breaking dictate to Catholic Healthcare to provide abortions and birth control AGAINST THEIR CONSTITUTIONAL RELIGIOUS RIGHTS.Comment is buried, click here to see the rest.
Your "facts" are supplied by moveon... hardly a trusted unbiased source. Abortions-R-us is what they do. It's the revenue source they depend upon, and it's largely a cash business, so money launderng is their most important function... tax dollars back to liberal polticians.Comment is buried, click here to see the rest.
Hey Chassup thanks for the reply! If you look at the bottom of the graph you'll notice it's actually from the Planned Parenthood Website and Moveon.org just posted it on their site for people to view.
Here's the actual PDF report backing up every single % with financial numbers.
As you'll noticed, I actually provided another link to Planned Parenthoods actual financial report!
This isn't a conspiracy of some left wing radical sort, it's just plan facts sorry if that upsets you :[
Perhaps you should actually look up information yourself before you just completely dismiss it because it doesn't suit your particular point of view or "belief".
You should really work on your Confirmation Bias you have going on there!
There is no question whatsoever that MoveOn is radical left wing.
The simple fact is that when you reference them, work with them, etc. you will get this type of reaction from those who know what MoveOn stands for.
Let's forget the fact that the poster they created had the exact figures and numbers that Planned Parenthood reported meaning the document they posted was accurate and had nothing to do with a left wing radical conspiracy but the truth in the form of facts.
It's just you don't like where the facts lead is all. Should work on that buddy.
crom99Feb 3, 2012
It never ceases to amaze me that people in power cannot seem to understand that their public Twitter feed is actually viewed by the public and will bite them in the ass.
usarugulaFeb 4, 2012
It should be added that Handel is also anti-gay: http://www.dailykos.com/story/2012/02/03/1061417/-Turns-out-Komen-Senior-VP-Karen-Handel-is-a-fundie-anti-gay-bigot,-also-
laurahoustonFeb 4, 2012
so today it's revealed this was a pure political scam run by Ari Fleischer, sounds like Karen Handel was in on the secret scam.
So sad they have harmed this Orgs reputation
geejayeFeb 4, 2012
"this was a pure political scam run by Ari Fleischer"
"Ari Fleischer, former press secretary for George W. Bush and prominent right-wing pundit, was secretly involved in the Komen Foundation’s strategy regarding Planned Parenthood. Fleischer personally interviewed candidates for the position of “Senior Vice President for Communications and External Relations” at Komen last December
.
According to a source with first-hand knowledge, Fleischer drilled prospective candidates during their interviews on how they would handle the controversy about Komen’s relationship with Planned Parenthood." http://thinkprogress.org/politics/2012/02/03/418797/exclusive-ari-fleischer-komen-planned-parenthood/
It is sad. Before this, there were very few from the left- or right - that knew about the contributions to Planned Parenthood for vital breast cancer screenings.
Now - they won't be trusted by the left - or right.
The question is - who in the organization wanted to be associated with the likes of Fleischer and Handel?
For me - my money is with Planned Parenthood. I will let the right fund the likes of the above.
jpurdyFeb 4, 2012
These are the people who would destroy women's health care in their fanatical pursuit of their unconstitutional anti-abortion agenda -
http://digg.com/news/politics/marjorie_dannenfelser_right_wing_watch
sloppyjoes7Feb 4, 2012
These are the people who would destroy property ownership rights in their fanatical pursuit of their unconstitutional anti-slavery agenda:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_the_United_States_Republican_Party#Reconstruction:_African-Americans.2C_Carpetbaggers_and_ScalawagsComment is buried, click here to see the rest.
anomaly100Feb 3, 2012
And she deleted it. "Cry me a river" Handel.
withearsFeb 4, 2012
f**k the Susan G. Komen Foundation. There are other/better charities to which to contribute.
rixar13Feb 3, 2012
"Karen Handel, a former GOP candidate who ran on a pro-life platform, shows her true colors. "
Republican - Fail
skews13Feb 3, 2012
The amount of arrogance she show's by thinking that her ideaology is as important as breast cancer funding is appalling. The fact that she thinks her ideaology is as big or as important as Susan G. Komen, is insulting. These people truly are legends in their own minds.
laurahoustonFeb 3, 2012
shame they got so huge they lost their main focus in the sea of CEOs& boards of directors with political agendas.
probably best to donate directly to the program that does the low cost breast screenings, so you know your donation is used for that.
roywrFeb 4, 2012
I will not donate to any national programs,any more, where most of the money is spent in paying big salaries to people running the organizations. All my donations, from now on will be to local groups, where I can see where the money is spent. I urge everyone else to do the same.
johnnysoftwareFeb 5, 2012
Is there a web site which lists the verified percentage and amount of revenue that goes for administration and other internal overhead costs?
bossm4nFeb 4, 2012
Do you have anything to back that up besides your opinion? Have you ever been to a Susan G. Komen event?
itanshiFeb 4, 2012
are you illiterate?
bossm4nFeb 4, 2012
No, but apparently you are or you don't have a solid grasp on the English language. Here's the statement I replied to,
"shame they got so huge they lost their main focus in the sea of CEOs& boards of directors with political agendas. "
to which I wrote, "Do you have anything to back that up besides your opinion?"
Laura makes the claims that SGK is now so huge they have lost their main focus in the sea of CEOs [sic] & boards of directors...
I merely asked her for a citation instead of an opinion. You keep f**kin' that moveon chicken though.Comment is buried, click here to see the rest.
itanshiFeb 7, 2012
Wish I was more literate. I have no idea what you are on about.
ljseinfeldFeb 4, 2012
@bossm4n-
Reading: You suck at it.
bossm4nFeb 4, 2012
Wow, you really nailed me with that one. Did you use up your entire quota of derp for the week coming up with that?
laurahoustonFeb 4, 2012
sure I've been to events where a portion is donated to that org. They grew from a 700k a year org over 13 years to a massive charity that can award 700k in single grants.
Here's their financial Information with IRS reports 2003 to 2010. http://ww5.komen.org/AboutUs/FinancialInformation.html
Planned parenthood is and has been a target of conservatives,politicians do sit on some of those board positions. you can google the following current info quoted below, and update yourself on the secret political agenda. This is a shame but at least donations will still flow to the core need, low cost breast exams for all woman provided by Planned Parenthood.
"Ari Fleischer, former press secretary for George W. Bush and prominent right-wing pundit, was secretly involved in the Komen Foundation’s strategy regarding Planned Parenthood"
uaguilarFeb 4, 2012
Ok guys.. please tell me if you agree or disagree.. but why is the Komen foundation becoming an organization attracting so much attention, and, getting politically involved? My answer.. is because they get a lot of money. So.. the NFL. the NHL.. the NBA.. all of these huge sports organizations are giving the Komen foundation a lot of exposure.. so what do they all have in common? they all have to keep up a good squeaky clean appearance.. there can't be controversy.. or it starts messing with the bottom line.
chassupFeb 4, 2012
You are correct about their desire to defend and cultivate their brand. I've known for years that Koman funded abortion mills, so I refused to support them, wear pink t-shirts, walk , etc. Ironic thing is that this whole dust-up made public their fundng of PP and I suspect their revenue will decrease as more like me donate elsewhere. Everybody I told was surprised to hear, and even refused to believe Koman was at all connected to the premier provider of abortions.Comment is buried, click here to see the rest.
xeromusFeb 4, 2012
I sure hope the "for the cure" doesn't change it's intended reference to something with a more sinister agenda. It appears that's where Ms Handel is steering the SG Komen ship.
inukoarashiFeb 4, 2012
God Fearing Gun Toting Americans FTW... *rolls eyes*
pemoodyFeb 4, 2012
It's hard to forget that institutions, before they become famous and quoted, start with real life people. A Mill Girl https://sites.google.com/site/blueheronjournal/
betacmag4uFeb 4, 2012
I would like to see a mountain the size of Everest composed of abort babies with a crowning cap of post birth aborted Congress and Senators......:)
mikef2691Feb 5, 2012
Why can't I read what she said. All I find are comments.
bossm4nFeb 4, 2012
I find it so sad that an organization like Susan G. Komen that has done such wonderful work raising money and awareness for breast cancer over the years is now being dragged through the mud over this issue.Comment is buried, click here to see the rest.
Ouzel7Feb 4, 2012
This is true, but in reading about THIS issue, I also learned that Planned Parenthood is giving hundreds of thousands in political donations that could be used for treatment.Comment is buried, click here to see the rest.
crom99Feb 4, 2012
You mean abortions, right? Because all I hear about PP is that they kill babies. Are you saying they actually treat people? That they actually do some good?
Ouzel7Feb 4, 2012
I have never said otherwise. They DO perform abortions, but they provide other services, as well.
ActualizationFeb 4, 2012
As a matter of fact Ouzel7 you are right! They provide all kinds of services and Abortions are only an extremely small % of what they do!
http://front.moveon.org/do-you-know-what-planned-parenthood-actually-does/
35% - Sexually Transmitted Diseases Testing and Treatment
35% - Contraception
16% - Cancer Screening and Prevention
10% - Other Women's Health Services
3% - Abortion Services
1% - Other Services
ganjadude4391Feb 5, 2012
gotta love when you get dugg down for being correct... only digg
nomynkjaanFeb 4, 2012
for intresting articles visit .. www.nklist.com
barackalypseFeb 4, 2012
Her "true colors"? You mean she doesn't want unborn babies killed and is willing to try and defund organizations that do that? What a monster!Comment is buried, click here to see the rest.
icwydFeb 4, 2012
You haven't been paying attention. Planned Parenthood does not do abortions. You are confused.
ActualizationFeb 4, 2012
I'm just gonna leave this here for you Barackalypse. You seem really misinformed and I'm sure you'd like to know the facts of what Planned Parenthood does.
http://front.moveon.org/do-you-know-what-planned-parenthood-actually-does/
35% - Sexually Transmitted Diseases Testing and Treatment
35% - Contraception
16% - Cancer Screening and Prevention
10% - Other Women's Health Services
3% - Abortion Services
1% - Other Services
Facts, how the hell do they work!?!?
partrowFeb 21, 2012
You are the one who is misinformed if you are using MoveOn for a reference. How sad . . .
odkinFeb 4, 2012
I'm 10x more angry that she allowed her organization to be pressured by the media into breaking its' own bylaws about who it can support.
Planned Parenthood DOESN'T DO MAMMOGRAMS. Why have they given in to this liberal media shakedown? Why can't the Left survive without demanding other people's money?
The REAL abortion/birth control story (which the media is full-on ignoring) is Obama 1st Amendment-breaking dictate to Catholic Healthcare to provide abortions and birth control AGAINST THEIR CONSTITUTIONAL RELIGIOUS RIGHTS.Comment is buried, click here to see the rest.
usarugulaFeb 4, 2012
Except those bylaws weren't written until her organization was pressured by people who want to control women.
ActualizationFeb 4, 2012
I'm just gonna leave this here for you Odkin. You seem really misinformed and I'm sure you'd like to know the facts of what Planned Parenthood does.
http://front.moveon.org/do-you-know-what-planned-parenthood-actually-does/
35% - Sexually Transmitted Diseases Testing and Treatment
35% - Contraception
16% - Cancer Screening and Prevention
10% - Other Women's Health Services
3% - Abortion Services
1% - Other Services
Facts, how the hell do they work!?!?
chassupFeb 4, 2012
Your "facts" are supplied by moveon... hardly a trusted unbiased source. Abortions-R-us is what they do. It's the revenue source they depend upon, and it's largely a cash business, so money launderng is their most important function... tax dollars back to liberal polticians.Comment is buried, click here to see the rest.
ActualizationFeb 4, 2012
Hey Chassup thanks for the reply! If you look at the bottom of the graph you'll notice it's actually from the Planned Parenthood Website and Moveon.org just posted it on their site for people to view.
Here's the actual PDF report backing up every single % with financial numbers.
http://www.plannedparenthood.org/files/PPFA/PP_Services.pdf
So yes those are facts, sorry that they don't go along with your "belief" of what they do but facts are facts! Don't you just hate that!
Of course if you have anything remotely resembling facts to back up your claims and not opinions I'd be willing to listen!
partrowFeb 21, 2012
MoveOn is in the business of distorting facts.
Learn to reference information which is not radical left wing, why don't you?
ActualizationMar 5, 2012
Partrow thanks for the reply!
As you'll noticed, I actually provided another link to Planned Parenthoods actual financial report!
This isn't a conspiracy of some left wing radical sort, it's just plan facts sorry if that upsets you :[
Perhaps you should actually look up information yourself before you just completely dismiss it because it doesn't suit your particular point of view or "belief".
You should really work on your Confirmation Bias you have going on there!
partrowMar 5, 2012
There is no question whatsoever that MoveOn is radical left wing.
The simple fact is that when you reference them, work with them, etc. you will get this type of reaction from those who know what MoveOn stands for.
ActualizationMar 6, 2012
Whatever you say partrow!
Let's forget the fact that the poster they created had the exact figures and numbers that Planned Parenthood reported meaning the document they posted was accurate and had nothing to do with a left wing radical conspiracy but the truth in the form of facts.
It's just you don't like where the facts lead is all. Should work on that buddy.
partrowMar 6, 2012
Are you paid by the Komen Foundation or Planned Parenthood, Actualization?
Please let us know here.
ActualizationMar 6, 2012
Way to stick to the facts and discussion partrow.
I'll take your lack of information and actual content in your reply as evidence of your inability to back your claim.
Don't work for either foundation, I just like sticking to pesky things like facts and accurate information is all.
rocannonFeb 4, 2012
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