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Oh Ted at first I didn't get it, but now that you have shed light on
the issue, I get it - you mean people like George Soros and
organizations like the Tides Foundation, the Shadow Party and the
Open Society Institute. <br>
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One thing I noted about the <b><i>Foundation for a Better Life</i></b>
that tends to separate that org from many others was their
non-reliance on outside funding (they don't accept donations) and
they don't provide grants or other funding to other agencies.<br>
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For me, Paul R was right on point - the values promoted transcend
the politics, the acrimony and the rhetoric so often a part of our
human dialogues.<br>
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Hopefully all of the "friends" on the V will appreciate the posting
of the values as a means of self examination and community
enhancement - nothing less, nothing more.<br>
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Happy holidays to all of you - for whatever reason you use for
celebration. <br>
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