Quote Originally Posted by ceecee79
So now we're on the haircut again. You can still help the poor and get an expensive haircut. Him and his wife claim 8.6% of their income as charitable contributions. My mother gets expensive haircuts and is by no means wealthy. She states "that's the only person she's found that can do it right". She also donates all her used clothing to Goodwill. Oprah is very wealthy, and I'm sure has an expensive hairstylist (among other things) but she does much for the under-priviliged of the world. To me, you can't equate one with the other.
For myself, you, your mother, even Oprah it's a type of vanity that if we feel the need for a little TLC, what the hell. We're talking about a politician whos every action is going to be under the microscope in the public eye.

I'm NOT saying what the dude did is wrong by any means. Hell, if ya can afford it why not? My point is this: He's coming across as the savior of the poor....the "poor" income level is what, under $15,000 per year with a very low education level. How will THEY react to political adds stating that he pays out $1200 for a cut? People like Reagan, Clinton, Bush all come across on the tube as good ol' boys and THAT is what got them alot of the vote from this sector.

Have a good one!:s4: