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August 12, 2010
"Terrorist abuse" Prevention. Because Geithner & Co. have no higher priorities to deal with
Servings of piping hot irony begin at sunset: TG-824: Treasury Department Statement Marking the Beginning of Ramadan
WASHINGTON As Muslims in the United States and around the world begin their observance of Ramadan, the U.S. Department of the Treasury recognizes the importance of this period of intense devotion, reflection and charitable giving. Charitable giving and philanthropy are core American values, reflected in many faiths and traditions, and are of particular significance within the Muslim faith during the holy month of Ramadan."Terrorist abuse." Now there's a sharp, crisp concept. [HT: Karpel]The Treasury Department fully supports the ability of American Muslims -- and Muslims worldwide-- to fulfill their religious obligations through charitable giving and seeks to advance charitable giving at home and abroad, while protecting the charitable sector from the threat posed by those who seek to abuse this sacred obligation. In recent years, Treasury has strengthened its partnership with the charitable sector and donor community to promote transparency and to safeguard against such abuse.... For information about steps that donors and charities can take to guard against terrorist abuse, visit link.
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Sounds like the Treasury dept. is soliciting more contributions from the moon god worshipers...
Posted by: Cheezburgrrr at August 12, 2010 10:37 AM
Go figure...a Treasury Secretary who is totally in-synch and inextricably clued-in to the deep meaning, spirituality and holistic symbolisms of the Muslim world....but is clueless about a 1040 tax form.
Posted by: Blastineau at August 12, 2010 3:40 PM
I hear people in Haiti are still having a rough time. Maybe some true believers could float a few Ramadan dollars to that poor, impoverished, earthquake shaken nation to help out there? Just a few?
Posted by: Harry at August 12, 2010 6:06 PM