Paul Allen commits majority of his wealth to philanthropy

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  1. jlprk

    jlprk The ESPN mod is insane.

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    Well WTF are you talking about then? Heya, you-a talkin' to ME???????? You don't talk-a to ME that way. I canna talk-a the talk a lot better than you can.

    The Oregonian has hated everything about the NBA for many years. They have tried, and succeeded, in changing this team. They don't like the "culture" of the NBA. They spent years badmouthing Whitsitt, demanding that he go and all of his players too. So the next President and GM did the paper's bidding, but then the Oregonian turned on them, too. Once they were gone, the paper turned on the owner.

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    OddEnormous I'M FLYING!! I'M FLYING!!

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    That's the one! Thanks!

    Magical newspaper powers! It's all their fault! Chuck Culpeppers mind bending Jedi Tricks!
     
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  3. jlprk

    jlprk The ESPN mod is insane.

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    It's called the power of the press. If the media has no influence, why do they bother writing editorials? Your behavior (posting on a board) belies your words (writing has no influence).

    A day has passed and I forgot to act crazy. WTF ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT????????
     
  4. OddEnormous

    OddEnormous I'M FLYING!! I'M FLYING!!

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    Dear god, you are an absolute melon.

    "It's called the power of the press"

    Jesus christ :grin:
     
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    Nikolokolus There's always next year

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    point and set to Jlprk
     
  6. jlprk

    jlprk The ESPN mod is insane.

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    Now I'm in a cricket match?????????

    CONFUCIAS, WHY HAST THOU FORSAKEN ME???????????
     
  7. OddEnormous

    OddEnormous I'M FLYING!! I'M FLYING!!

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    Brilliant. Because he said "The power of the press?"

    It's not actually a power you know?

    Have you bought Portland Timbers season tickets for next season? No? Hmmmm.... How exactly were you able to fight of the power of the press? They told you to, but you haven't done it yet.

    Did you just ignore them or something?
     
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    Anyone know how to email mr Allen
     
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    Anyone know how I can get Mr Allens email
     
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    Bill Gates challenged a lot of rich people to commit wealth to philanthropy, reasoning they can live quite well on just a billion or so. I don't think you need to put Paul Allen in his grave to understand. He has more than enough for every need & whim, he has no spouse or children and you can't take it with you. Why not give away and get a big tax write-off?
     
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