Marvel CEO donates $1M to #Trump4Vets (Yes, THAT Marvel)

[Bubzer]

Last night, as you may have heard, Donald Trump showed how he was the toughest guy on the planet, who can stand up to Putin and Kim Jong Il, by running away from Megyn Kelly, the world’s most terrifying person. Instead of being grilled by Fox personnel on the GOP debate, Trump launched his own, by all accounts, “boring,” fundraiser for the troops and he announced several donations, including $1 million from Marvel CEO Isaac Perlmutter.

Trump praised Perlmutter as “An unbelievable Man, he did such a great job — one of the great great men of our country in terms of business and talent.” (You can see the mention at the 1 minute mark in the above video.

A rep for Perlmutter said “The Perlmutters are thrilled to support their friend Donald Trump in his efforts to help veterans.”

http://www.cbc.ca/news/trending/marvel-ceo-perlmutter-donates-trump-veterans-1.3425308

*sigh* That's a whole lot of movies that just dropped off my to-watch list...

[linuxman]

1. Forgive me if I don't get offended by a donation to a vet charity.

I'm more of a DC, FWIW.

[Bubzer]

4. The donations go to trump's personal Foundation, not any Vet Charity

Rather than going directly to veterans groups, 100% of online donations on Trump's pro-veterans site will go directly to Trump's personal foundation.

The website, which is nothing more than a single page with stock photos and a credit card donation form, claims that “100% of your donations will go directly to Veterans needs.”

There’s only one problem: 100% of the money raised on the site goes directly to Donald Trump’s personal non-profit foundation, according to a disclosure listed at the bottom of the page.

“The Donald J Trump Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization,” the disclosure reads. “An email confirmation with a summary of your donation will be sent to the email address provided above.”

http://thefederalist.com/2016/01/28/trumps-new-pro-veterans-website-directs-all-donations-to-trumps-personal-foundation/

[linuxman]

8. Seems a distinction without a difference.

Trump isn't an idiot. He has all the money he'll ever need, so I highly doubt he would just keep the money. Foundations like this are subject to accountability of funds in order to keep their tax exempt status, so it will be known if the money is allocated as claimed it will be. For all the things involving trump to get riled about, this doesn't even peg my radar.

[wordpix]

31. yes there is a difference

[ohnoyoudidnt]

45. Not as much goes to vets as you may think. I found this part interesting.

Trump’s personal non-profit foundation, the Donald J. Trump Foundation, does not have a history of donating much money to veterans or to veterans’ causes. According to a recent analysis of the organization’s spending history by the Weekly Standard, Trump’s non-profit donated more money to the Clinton Foundation than it did to veterans causes.

Between 2009 and 2013, Trump’s non-profit donated between $100,001 and $250,000 to the Clinton Foundation. Over the same period of time, Trump’s group gave only $57,000 to veterans groups. A 2015 analysis by Forbes noted that barely 1 percent of the Donald J. Trump Foundation’s $5.5 million worth of donations between 2009 and 2013 went to organizations that support military veterans:





But you are right. There is much more to be worried about with Trump than how much his foundation gives to vets.

[Bubzer]

49. Good points all around.

[tazkcmo]

51. As A veteran

I'm deeply offended at Trump's sudden realization that America's throw away soldiers exist.

[Reter]

2. Don't stop watching Marvel because of this

He just donated to Trump's veteran charity, not to Trump's campaign. Plus the real top guy at Marvel is Stan Lee, and he's a progressive.

[2naSalit]

6. and all of that $$ ends up

in the chumpster's pocket so actually the guy donated to the chumpster's campaign.

[pinboy3niner]

19. The funds are already being given to vet charities

At a campaign event today Trump gave a $100,000 check to a group that provides service dogs to disabled vets. It was reported that the group, Partners for Patriots, is the second to receive a donation. I don't know what the first is but it's probably identified in other news reports.

I don't doubt that all of the money raised will be given to vet charities by Trump's foundation and the media will be watching that. The foundation has already designated 22 vet charities that will receive funds: https://assets.donaldjtrump.com/MILITARY_CHARITIES_SHEET_FOR_MR._TRUMP.pdf

[Bubzer]

24. You'll forgive me if I fail to trust the word of a known liar.

I wouldn't trust trump as far as I could throw him.

That list is for "designated 22 vet charities that will receive funds"... not funds that have already been given. He doesn't get credit for claiming he'll do something in the future... tell me... why are you coming to his defense exactly?

[kelly1mm]

26. self delete

[Bubzer]

27. *sigh* You think I'm a hillary supporter? Take a close look at my tagline. Really look.

[kelly1mm]

28. You are right - I looked to quickly. I am not all the way in Bernie's camp but I can say

he is quite honest and forthright.

[Bubzer]

34. +1

[pinboy3niner]

29. I'm not defending Trump. Just pointing out that with media and IRS watching, he'll be aboveboard.

As for orgs designated to receive funds, I pointed out that two have already gotten checks. I saw the Partners for Patriots check presentation in a brief live clip on cable news.

Do you really think Trump is stupid enough to not make sure the funds go where they're supposed to? With the media spotlight on him and the press following up on this?

I know his newfound "love" for vets is a departure from his past record...

Trump Foundation Has Given Little To Vets Groups
http://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2016-election/trump-foundation-has-given-little-vets-groups-n506341

I think Trump is despicable for exploiting vets. I'm a partially disabled Vietnam vet and involved in a vet charity and I wouldn't stoop to asking that chickenhawk motherfucker for money.

[Bubzer]

36. I think if he gives to any charity, it's likely to be ones that pay lip service to helping vets.

Sadly, there's no shortage of those... especially on the conservative side of the house.
Here's a short sampling of some good ones, and really bad ones: http://www.clarkhoward.com/a-guide-to-the-best-and-worst-military-charities

I hope I'm wrong and he's genuinely interested in helping vets. I wont hold my breath.

[wordpix]

30. I likewise don't trust Trump

[SwankyXomb]

7. Stan hasn't been anything more than a figurehead at Marvel

for a very long time.

[hifiguy]

18. Decades, in fact.

[linuxman]

9. Stan Lee is by no stretch of the imagination a top guy at Marvel.

[mucifer]

10. Stan Lee is a progressive?

[DFW]

48. He sure as hell is!

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I've known him for many years. He is one of us. He was 93 last December!

[Bubzer]

50. That's awesome!!! I'm honored to have such a legend among us!

[DFW]

54. He still serves as sort of a figurehead for Marvel

But he really doesn't have much to do with them any more. His current company now is P.O.W., which stands for "Power Of Wonder."

His #2 in command is, curiously enough, a Republican, though if you talk to him, he could almost be a Democrat, as he clearly is NOT in tune with the lunatic fringe that has taken over the Republicans. His name is Gil (in the middle, between Stan and me).

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[Bubzer]

55. Today's republicans are unrecognizable from republicans merely 20 years ago.

I have a few republican friends as well. Sometimes we disagree... most times I think they're closet dems
Regardless, it's good to have many a perspective... it makes for good discussion, and great ideas!

Great photo of the three of you.

[DFW]

56. The first time, you always have to buy Stan lunch

A standing gag with him. From then, on, however, it's his treat. But he still remains the Jewish boy from New York he always was, and usually goes out to a deli, of which the area around Rodeo Drive has NO shortage!

*on edit--ever since that photo was first shown to me, I have always wondered if that was Linda Tripp sitting behind us!

[Initech]

22. He's not the head of Marvel Studios.

Marvel Studios and Marvel Entertainment are two separate companies. Marvel Studios is the one that's in charge of all the TV shows (Jessica Jones, Daredeveil, Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D.), and movies (Iron Man, Avengers, Deadpool, etc), that guy is Kevin Feige, and I don't know what his political leanings are.

[edhopper]

32. Stan Lee has had nothing to do with running Marvel for decades

Marvel is now owned by Disney.
Every big corporation has conservative assholes in executive positions.
Nothing new.

[Blue_Adept]

3. He also has significant stock in disney from when they were bought by them

So be sure to drop all disney films, abc, espn, and dozens of other things.

[Bubzer]

5. I've been avoiding all manner of mainstream media for a long time now.

I don't have issues with CEO's and executives having a differing political stance than I have. I do take issue with the money I spend being used to prop up the likes of trump.

[LittleBlue]

11. People like Trump and Perlmutter own huge stakes in almost every corporation

You're benefiting them by participating in a capitalist system at all.

[MisterP]

12. DC's always had a more ... realistic ... approach to corruption and backroom deals

[yuiyoshida]

13. This!!

I love DC!

[oberliner]

15. DC is owned by Time Warner

They have their own SuperPAC.

[yuiyoshida]

16. I am not surprised Time Warner bought them out

There was a time Comics made it on their own, now they sell out to the highest bidder, but still I love comics and manga..the writers and the art.

[oberliner]

17. I hear ya

It's a shame that everything in the mainstream entertainment world seems to be owned by a few big corporations.

[yuiyoshida]

65. Makes you wonder if DU will ever be bought out

by a big time corporation?

[SwankyXomb]

21. DC and Warners have been corporate partners since 1969

[oberliner]

14. His wife donated $2 million to Marco Rubio

Or at least to one of his SuperPACs.

[rockfordfile]

66. Not surprised

[Codeine]

20. Echhhs, man. nt

[geomon666]

23. $1m straight to Trump

Not one red cent will ever land in the hands of a vet.

[pinboy3niner]

35. BS

Yes, Trump has pulled a lot of slimy shit as a businessman. But he is not dumb, and this is one case in which, with all the media watching this, he'll make sure that every cent goes to vet charities and he will be above reproach. Some vet charities have already received checks.

Personally, if I were heading one of those vet charities, I'd send the check back and have a lot of fun explaining to that asshole why I don't want money from HIS foundation.

[Bubzer]

39. You're very likely right

[me b zola]

25. To be fair, cartoons are their business n/t

[saltpoint]

33. I betcha Matt Murdock is not a

Trump voter.

Same for Peter Parker, Aunt May, Don Blake, or Tony Stark.

Stark might have been a Republican earlier in his career. But I bet he isn't lately.

[clarice]

37. Wow !!!!!! Can it be that we have become SOOOOOOOOOO...

politicized and polarized....that we have to scrutinize a person/persons for donating money to a VETERAN'S FUNDRAISER????
Would it be too much to say "Hey Don, Hey Isaac...thanks for the money..the Vets can use it...now shut the fuck up?"


just sayin'

[Bubzer]

38. Take a look at post 36 for my reply.

[clarice]

41. I hear ya.....I guess I'm just tired of all the negativity of primary season...

In the words of HST."I will be glad when we can all stop acting like wild beasts with bleeding string warts"
Or something like that. Peace

[Bubzer]

42. Totally understand. I've been realing from some of that negativity as well.

I'm tired of both the BS and negativity.. so, at times, I'm at odds with myself on what to post.

The end of election season can't come soon enough.

[clarice]

53. yup!!!!! nt

[nadinbrzezinski]

40. Trump also donated to the KIND fund

but hey whatever, I am no fan of Trump, he is a fascist, but you know what? LIKE MOST PEOPLE with a lot of money they give money to good causes. In this case that money will go to vets. The IRS will be on it like well the proverbial fly on shit.

[pinboy3niner]

43. And a President Trump's foreign wars will create more disabled vet charities for him to support

You know the money this chickenhawk fucker raised for vets will really go to vet charities because he can't NOT follow through with the media watching and the IRS getting the required reports.

But he's shamelessly exploiting vets in doing this solely for the benefit of his campaign. He had a poor record of supporting vets until he became a candidate and suddenly he loooooves us. Gimme a fucking break!

If I ran a vet charity I'd send his chickenhawk check back and I'd enjoy telling him why.

[nadinbrzezinski]

44. No doubt in my mind

why I started with I believe he is a fascist.

[yeoman6987]

52. He was totally against going to Iraq

He said as much in 2003. Although I am not really sure what his politics are. I think he knew he couldn't run as a democratic nominee with Hillary and Bernie running. He'd be clobbered in the primary so he picked Repug. I just don't believe he is genuine in all he says.

[brentspeak]

46. Marvel has been a joke for the past 20 years anyway

Doc Ock becoming the new Spider-Man says all that needed to be said.

[pinboy3niner]

47. I'm marvelling at the posts fighting about Marvel and DC

I am Turok, Son of Stone. One of my favorite comics back in the day. When I was a kid.

[KamaAina]

57. Isaac Perlmutter? Might that be a Jewish name?

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10027412585

On Thursday, Republican front-runner Donald Trump delivered a speech before the Republican Jewish Coalition in which he essentially praised members of the organization for being a bunch of Shylocks.

“Stupidly, you want to give me money,” he began. But he added that “you’re not going to support me because I don’t want your money,” suggesting that Jews are unwilling to back people whose purse-strings they can’t control, a classic anti-Semitic trope.

In his humble way, he spoke of how much the Jews love him, especially in Israel. “They look at my wall, and it’s loaded up” with awards from Jewish groups, he boasted, before adding that “the Christians are catching up, though, they’re catching up.”...

His most powerful misstep, however, occurred when he waffled on the question of whether Jerusalem should remain undivided and the capital of Israel. “I don’t know if Israel has the commitment to make it,” he said. Time’s Zeke Miller said that at that point, “you could hear a pin drop.”

[clarice]

58. "On Thursday, Republican front-runner Donald Trump delivered

a speech before the Republican Jewish Coalition"

All 2 members?

[KamaAina]

59. Oh no. You'd be surprised.

Casino mogul Sheldon Adelson is a megabuck$$$ repuke donor. Then there's Bill Kristol, and so on.

[clarice]

60. Kudos,,, I guess there are more than I thought. Peace. nt

[nadinbrzezinski]

62. And this has anything to do with the price of tea in china how?

These slurs are not good... and that is all I will say

[KamaAina]

63. Slurs? It was the vulgar talking yam who uttered slurs.

I was expressing surprise that a Jew would donate big buck$$$ to someone who expressed that attitude toward Jews. Sorry for the misunderstanding.

[RedCappedBandit]

61. I don't trust foundations (let alone Trump's) to use their money responsibly. This is disheartening.

[rockfordfile]

64. That just tells how much of a scumbag The Perlmutters are.