Dirtyhip Posted October 12, 2017 Share #1 Posted October 12, 2017 What is Teddy trying to say here? This was typed on an application for the local Renters Association flyer. "Every man owes a part of his time and money to the business or industry in which he is engaged. No man has a moral right to withhold his support from an organization that is striving to improve conditions within his sphere" T. Roosevelt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeman564™ Posted October 12, 2017 Share #2 Posted October 12, 2017 IDK, different time back then :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donkpow Posted October 12, 2017 Share #3 Posted October 12, 2017 Looks like he is saying that a person should support things that are trying to do good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted October 12, 2017 Author Share #4 Posted October 12, 2017 1 minute ago, donkpow said: Looks like he is saying that a person should support things that are trying to do good. So pay your dues to the local renters association, local trail association and local MS society, local ice cream enthusiast membership and ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx Posted October 12, 2017 Share #5 Posted October 12, 2017 For you it would be like working on the trails that you like to ride. A bit of give back. One gentleman who used this quote also said. "The grass is not greener on the other side of the street. It's greener where you water it.". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted October 12, 2017 Author Share #6 Posted October 12, 2017 1 minute ago, maddmaxx said: For you it would be like working on the trails that you like to ride. A bit of give back. One gentleman who used this quote also said. "The grass is not greener on the other side of the street. It's greener where you water it.". Agreed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donkpow Posted October 12, 2017 Share #7 Posted October 12, 2017 4 minutes ago, Dirtyhip said: So pay your dues to the local renters association, local trail association and local MS society, local ice cream enthusiast membership and ... I'm thinking the idea is a bit much for a condo association. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted October 12, 2017 Author Share #8 Posted October 12, 2017 15 minutes ago, donkpow said: I'm thinking the idea is a bit much for a condo association. or some HOA's. IMBA is a valid donation. Squarewheels was a valid donation, and I guess a Slumlord Association is useful too. They give me updated and legally vetted forms, and I can write off the costs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted October 12, 2017 Author Share #9 Posted October 12, 2017 What have I become? Life is no longer simple, like it was in my 30's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr Posted October 12, 2017 Share #10 Posted October 12, 2017 Time, talent and treasure. You are in control of how you use all three. He is telling you to use them where they will benefit not only you, but all within your sphere. Or at least that is my take on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donkpow Posted October 12, 2017 Share #11 Posted October 12, 2017 30 minutes ago, Dirtyhip said: or some HOA's. IMBA is a valid donation. Squarewheels was a valid donation, and I guess a Slumlord Association is useful too. They give me updated and legally vetted forms, and I can write off the costs. So what you are saying is you can buy your way out of responsibility. Is that about it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donkpow Posted October 12, 2017 Share #12 Posted October 12, 2017 16 minutes ago, jsharr said: Time, talent and treasure. You are in control of how you use all three. He is telling you to use them where they will benefit not only you, but all within your sphere. Or at least that is my take on it. What the guy from the housing authority is saying is everyone should help him. It's the moral thing to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted October 12, 2017 Author Share #13 Posted October 12, 2017 39 minutes ago, donkpow said: What the guy from the housing authority is saying is everyone should help him. It's the moral thing to do. you help us, we help you...I guess. I'll join in 2018. We hope to knot make any more money, at least in the eyes of IRS, for 2017. No funds from the next few paychecks. haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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