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callofthewild
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No lower prices for children, $58 per kid....I think I'll go to a movie instead ...where they have lower prices for kids...maybe I'll see Michael Moore's new movie Sicko
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rockroll0617
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Well, more than anything, this is a money making and agenda-
pushing venture, no more and no less.
pushing venture, no more and no less.
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Radio_Realist
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I think I'll go to a movie instead ...where they have lower prices for kids...
And I think I'll go somewhere that doesn't have a bunch of loud brats running around causing a distraction. I've stopped going to movies theatres because of too many loud, obnoxious, undisciplined brats who parents can't or won't control them.
If Hannity sets ticket prices to discourage any little tykes in the audience, more power to him.
And I think I'll go somewhere that doesn't have a bunch of loud brats running around causing a distraction. I've stopped going to movies theatres because of too many loud, obnoxious, undisciplined brats who parents can't or won't control them.
If Hannity sets ticket prices to discourage any little tykes in the audience, more power to him.
But Hanity is a spoiled brat....which is why he doesn't want any of them around him.
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callofthewild
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the ticket price is not deductable - so that means very little goes to widows and orphans
I'm sure Hannity gives some money to some worthwhile organizations. Maybe a good reporter will ask him for the list.
If they are a not-for-profit (I believe) then it becomes a public record.
Can someone spell F-O-I-A
If they are a not-for-profit (I believe) then it becomes a public record.
Can someone spell F-O-I-A
justareporter said:
Non-profits' financials are public record, but obtaining the records on line can be difficult on the smaller charities. Here's a link to Charity Navigator which reports on the efficacy of fundraising by such organizations based on their Form 990 filings (most recent available is their 2005 return, which is completely normal for this report). The Freedom Alliance gets three out of four stars. Could be better, but far from as bad as it could be. In other words, there are a lot of young people going to college on scholarships funded by the organization which was actually founded by Ollie North.
http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm/bay/search.summary/orgid/6590.htm
Ollie North??? The man who helped arm Iran? That lying you-know-what "fraud, fake and phoney"( as Bob Grant used to say.)
Here is the "real deal" if you are looking for one:
http://www.airborne-ranger.com/ranger/wannabees/OllieNorth.html
Here is the "real deal" if you are looking for one:
http://www.airborne-ranger.com/ranger/wannabees/OllieNorth.html
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Don62
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I'd love to see Bill O'Reilly go as viciously after Hannity's supposed charity as Bill did against that vanity telethon Hollywood starts such as Clooney did to supposedly help 9-11 victims.justareporter said:
(I think that Hollywood effort had very little going to the purported charity).
But I doubt O'Reilly will turn his guns toward that kind of effort.
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callofthewild
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If troops think Ollie is going to put their kids through college if they are killed, they may not opt for optional insurance that might be available to them ...I am sick of this troop "tie in gimmick" whether it is Gallegger's "Treats for Troops" or Hannity ...or Laura Ingram ...I hope the DOD shuts this crap down..the Taxpayer's should pay for full scholarships for kids of troops killed serving the country...like the GI bill...we don't need the pass the hat crap...
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DaleGriffin
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You have a problem with people willfully giving of themselves? Get help.
I don't think anyone has a problem with people willfully giving of themselves...it is doing it simply for publicity that always gets me.
My parents always taught me...and I have passed down...the time honored tradition of giving to those less fortunate...but to do so without name and fanfare.
Hannity does it for PR. We all know that. If he had to do it without promoting it then it would never happen.
And the government should pay.
My parents always taught me...and I have passed down...the time honored tradition of giving to those less fortunate...but to do so without name and fanfare.
Hannity does it for PR. We all know that. If he had to do it without promoting it then it would never happen.
And the government should pay.
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callofthewild
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....I'm wondering what the vets groups think about all this Hannity stuff...
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chuckydoll
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It also was a big-time flop in San Diego last week.
The "Freedom Concert" tour hits New Jersey on 9/11. That's the closest it's coming to New York.
The "Freedom Concert" tour hits New Jersey on 9/11. That's the closest it's coming to New York.
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rockroll0617
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And they act like the entire world is attending these events of his.
N-o-t.
N-o-t.
Reality can be such a fleeting thing.
Only $4 huh?
Why am I not surprised.
Only $4 huh?
Why am I not surprised.
His Cincinnati concert is tonight. The original ticket price was something well over $50, I think, but that included a visit to the Kings Island Amusement Park. That's not a bad deal.
I thought I heard (just recently) that tickets for the show alone were something like $5.
Since its going to be about 98 degrees there tonight I bet they will be giving tickets away at the door.
The only write up I had heard about it was the the show was filled with 'oldies'.
I guess we will just have to wait for eye witness reports to see what the crowd is really like.
I thought I heard (just recently) that tickets for the show alone were something like $5.
Since its going to be about 98 degrees there tonight I bet they will be giving tickets away at the door.
The only write up I had heard about it was the the show was filled with 'oldies'.
I guess we will just have to wait for eye witness reports to see what the crowd is really like.
An audience made up of angry people...gee...that ought to be fun.
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rockroll0617
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No kidding. 
OK guys, there seems to be a lack of understanding and information here. I realize there are Hannity haters on this board, and you can hate him all you want. I just ask that you attempt to get your facts straight, and that you do not rely on left wing blogs that have an agenda. If that is how you get your information, you will have a skewed view of the world.
Unlike anybody here I have seen posting, I have been to all three of the Hannity Freedom Concerts. I am going to the fourth one Tuesday night in Dallas.
The first three were all 99% soldout. I am told by those who do this for a living that such a sellout ratio for a country music concert on a weeknight is tremendous. We did give away tickets in San Diego and Cincinatti on the day of the show. We figured if there were any tickets left unsold we might as well give them away. Why have an empty seat? Nobody seemed to complain about that.
As for the money raised for Freedom Alliance, there are a variety of ways that the charity makes money. The portion they get per ticket is represents only one fifth of the total money raised. Most of the money raised comes from Hannity radio listeners who choose to contribute. They can do that a variety of ways. They can buy tickets to the concert...they can buy tickets to the concert AND make a donation on the webiste at the same time...or they can merely donate on the website if they can't go to the concert. Sean is heard in 520 cities, and only 5 of them have a Freedom Concert. Many listeners could not go but donated anyway. There are other ways Freedom Alliance is able to raise funds through this event.
Most importantly, the Hannity Freedom Concerts raise awareness. One thing every charity needs is awareness...so people know what they do and why it is important. This concert series has grown every year and has helped build awareness for Freedom Alliance.
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Sorry, you did not hear that. In Cincinnati there were limited seats with some obstructed views made available the last few days of the show at $40 dollars a piece. We sold about 500 of those in the last few days before this event. I was there, and there were hardly any empty seats, in an arena that seats 9,500.
You just got one.
The Gwinnett Center in Atlanta was packed. 12,500 people jammed that place. The Coors Ampitheater has a seating capacity of 9500 or so...not counting the grass seating on the overlooking hill. They could probably get another 7,000 up there if they had to. That might never happen in our lifetime. But the lower level where the reserved seating was...was all full. There was a traffic jam a mile long getting into the parking lot. Some people missed the first half hour of the show...so maybe that is why some thought there were empty seats. Trust me, there were none by the end of the show. Cincinnati was hot as heck...yet those people jammed that place and did not leave till it was over. That was also a 9500 seat amphitheater.
I am not sure why any of you would find fault with what Sean is doing here. When this is all over, we will raise close to $1 Million Dollars for this charity, just this year alone. The scholarship fund helps pay for college for the children of slain military personnel. I suppose people just don't like Sean doing a good thing like this. It surprises me to see the vindictiveness of some people.
It's funny trying to watch people tear down what is really a good thing. I have been there from the beginning, and I know how this all got started. There is nothing evil or remotely controversial about this. You can criticize Sean and Oliver North all you want, but the charity is a good thing, and they do great work. As for the guy who suggested the DOD should cover these scholarships...maybe they should. But right now they do not, and somebody is out there trying to help. Not sure why anybody would have a problem with that.
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Unlike anybody here I have seen posting, I have been to all three of the Hannity Freedom Concerts. I am going to the fourth one Tuesday night in Dallas.
The first three were all 99% soldout. I am told by those who do this for a living that such a sellout ratio for a country music concert on a weeknight is tremendous. We did give away tickets in San Diego and Cincinatti on the day of the show. We figured if there were any tickets left unsold we might as well give them away. Why have an empty seat? Nobody seemed to complain about that.
As for the money raised for Freedom Alliance, there are a variety of ways that the charity makes money. The portion they get per ticket is represents only one fifth of the total money raised. Most of the money raised comes from Hannity radio listeners who choose to contribute. They can do that a variety of ways. They can buy tickets to the concert...they can buy tickets to the concert AND make a donation on the webiste at the same time...or they can merely donate on the website if they can't go to the concert. Sean is heard in 520 cities, and only 5 of them have a Freedom Concert. Many listeners could not go but donated anyway. There are other ways Freedom Alliance is able to raise funds through this event.
Most importantly, the Hannity Freedom Concerts raise awareness. One thing every charity needs is awareness...so people know what they do and why it is important. This concert series has grown every year and has helped build awareness for Freedom Alliance.
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I have been to all three and I did not see anybody angry. I saw happy people, enjoying a great event. I saw a lot of patriotism. I saw a lot of cheering. I did not see anybody angry.
Sorry, you did not hear that. In Cincinnati there were limited seats with some obstructed views made available the last few days of the show at $40 dollars a piece. We sold about 500 of those in the last few days before this event. I was there, and there were hardly any empty seats, in an arena that seats 9,500.
You just got one.
The Gwinnett Center in Atlanta was packed. 12,500 people jammed that place. The Coors Ampitheater has a seating capacity of 9500 or so...not counting the grass seating on the overlooking hill. They could probably get another 7,000 up there if they had to. That might never happen in our lifetime. But the lower level where the reserved seating was...was all full. There was a traffic jam a mile long getting into the parking lot. Some people missed the first half hour of the show...so maybe that is why some thought there were empty seats. Trust me, there were none by the end of the show. Cincinnati was hot as heck...yet those people jammed that place and did not leave till it was over. That was also a 9500 seat amphitheater.
I am not sure why any of you would find fault with what Sean is doing here. When this is all over, we will raise close to $1 Million Dollars for this charity, just this year alone. The scholarship fund helps pay for college for the children of slain military personnel. I suppose people just don't like Sean doing a good thing like this. It surprises me to see the vindictiveness of some people.
It's funny trying to watch people tear down what is really a good thing. I have been there from the beginning, and I know how this all got started. There is nothing evil or remotely controversial about this. You can criticize Sean and Oliver North all you want, but the charity is a good thing, and they do great work. As for the guy who suggested the DOD should cover these scholarships...maybe they should. But right now they do not, and somebody is out there trying to help. Not sure why anybody would have a problem with that.
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