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William E. Simon, Sr. & Jr. Devout Catholics, Philanthropists and Politicians
11.07.02

Posted on 11/07/2002 5:21:30 PM PST by Coleus

William E. Simon, Sr. & Jr. Devout Catholics and Politicians.

http://www.capitalresearch.org/publications/foundation_watch/2001/0110.htm

http://www.mmhf.org/html/giving.html

http://www.philanthropyroundtable.org/magazines/2000-05/staffingup.html

http://www.philanthropyroundtable.org/magazines/2000-01/simon.html

http://www.nationalreview.com/maserati/maserati042202.asp


TOPICS: Catholic; General Discusssion; Religion & Politics
KEYWORDS: ca; california; catholic; catholiclist; foundation; newjersey; nj; philanthropist; prolife; simon; simonfoundation; sprint; troll
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To: lilylangtree
Sure,

How did you find this thread since it's a bit old?
21 posted on 08/10/2003 1:22:12 PM PDT by Coleus (God is Pro Life and Straight and gave an innate predisposition for self-preservation and protection)
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To: Coleus
Happen to be researching another article posted about Jamie Lee Curtis, Schwarzenegger's co-star in True Lies, calling him a social democRAT. Ran across your article on Bill Simon. He good perform a good job for Californians if given the chance in my humble opinion. By the way, the article on Schwarzenegger being a social democrat is listed below.

Schwarzenegger a "Social Democrat'
Meida Research | 080603 | Brent Bozell


Posted on 08/07/2003 8:53 AM PDT by dts32041


A Republican Hollywood liberals can accept. On Thursday's Good Morning America, actress Jamie Lee Curtis declared of Arnold Schwarzenegger the morning after he announced he's running in the recall election for Governor of California: "I think he will make a fantastic Governor."

She soon revealed her rationale: "I actually believe he's really, at his heart, even though he pretends to be a Republican, I think he's a social Democrat at heart."

Curtis appeared during the 8am half hour on the August 7 GMA to plug her new movie, Freaky Friday, but Diane Sawyer first asked whether she would vote for Schwarzenegger, with whom she co- starred in the 1994 film, True Lies. Curtis responded, as taken down by MRC analyst Jessica Anderson: "I think he will make a fantastic Governor. I think he's a fantastic guy. Look at who he is, from where he came from, and what he's done with his life. Look at his family life, look at his business life, look at his heart. You know, nobody knows what this man does. I don't think he's ever really sought publicity for the inner city games that he's created. He travels the world on behalf of Special Olympics, and I mean for years and years now. I think he's going to absolutely put up what he says he's going to do, and I think what else does California need except somebody who's going to do what they say they're going to do. He's charismatic, he's smart, he's fiscally responsible, and I believe-" Sawyer, laughing: "I hope you get a Cabinet post!" Curtis exclaimed: "I actually believe he's really, at his heart, even though he pretends to be a Republican, I think he's a social Democrat at heart. I think he's going to be a fantastic Governor, and there you go, and I hope he's taking his family to see Freaky Friday this weekend, or else I'm going to have to flick him on the tip of his lovely nose."

22 posted on 08/10/2003 1:42:45 PM PDT by lilylangtree
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To: Salvation
Thanks for the heads-up! I am afraid the fix is in for Arnold, though. Let's pray!
23 posted on 08/15/2003 12:00:25 PM PDT by attagirl
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To: ElkGroveDan
Simon donates heavily to conservative Catholic church causes
24 posted on 09/16/2004 8:04:09 PM PDT by Coleus (L'Shana Tova, May your name be Inscribed)
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To: Coleus
I didn't follow the California Gubernatorial election very much; however, I would like to point out how religious, devout and philanthropic this family really is. It shouldn't go unnoticed.

It's a shame Simon didn't beat Greyout back in 2002.

25 posted on 09/16/2004 8:05:00 PM PDT by NeoCaveman (CBS, admit defeat and bow to the pajamahadeen)
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To: Coleus

Catholic politicians who have faith! Real Catholics!


26 posted on 09/16/2004 8:06:17 PM PDT by Salvation (†With God all things are possible.†)
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To: Coleus

They are the real deal. I worked for Bill, closely for almost two years. He is a prince and a gentleman. He'll be back.


27 posted on 09/16/2004 8:12:24 PM PDT by ElkGroveDan (Santorum 2008)
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To: sinkspur
Dumb-ass politicians.

You don't know what you are talking about. I spent two years of my life on that campaign. The "dumb-asses" were not the Simons or anyone they willingly employed.

28 posted on 09/16/2004 8:16:24 PM PDT by ElkGroveDan (Santorum 2008)
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To: ElkGroveDan
Simon lost. What kind of politician does that make him?

Besides, why are you dragging this up, two years later?

29 posted on 09/16/2004 8:21:04 PM PDT by sinkspur ("I heard that the traditionalists have taken over the FR religion forum"--Cardinal Fanfani)
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To: NormsRevenge
What turned people off here in California was his perceived arrogance according to all I saw and heard. I am sorry, but when you are involved in governing, you have to work with others, and he was apparently difficult according to reports. Good man? Absolutely! Hope he goes far, but he needs to learn how to present himself better I suppose.
30 posted on 09/16/2004 10:14:39 PM PDT by ladyinred ("John Kerry reporting for spitball and typewriter duty.")
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To: ElkGroveDan

Simon may not be as unfit for office as Kerry, but he is unfit. I voted for Davis. And when he ran in the recall election, he got no traction, and dropped out early. Why? Because he comes across as an empty suit, who has not done his homework. He also has a problem with telling the truth IMO. He isn't going to run for any political office again, ever.


31 posted on 09/16/2004 10:16:10 PM PDT by Torie
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To: sinkspur

By the way, what does one's professed religion or lack thereof have to do with anything? It seems so derivative to me. I am more interested in parsing a man's smarts and character by examing the man, not his religion. JMO.


32 posted on 09/16/2004 10:18:28 PM PDT by Torie
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To: Torie

Please elaborate on the facts that undergird your opinion that Simon has trouble telling the truth. I had never heard that about him before.


33 posted on 09/17/2004 1:02:06 AM PDT by saradippity
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To: saradippity

The last straw for me was when Simon before some gay group said that he supported civil unions, and then denied that he had said it. That was when I deemed Simon terminally unfit for office.


34 posted on 09/17/2004 6:59:58 PM PDT by Torie
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