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DURHAM D

(32,964 posts)
Mon Jan 5, 2026, 09:37 PM Monday

Should we start a fund raiser for Senator Mark Kelly?

Does anyone have any idea how much his retirement pay will be reduced?

Anyone know where to look-up his current military pay?



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MichMan

(16,632 posts)
1. People are free to contribute their money wherever they like
Mon Jan 5, 2026, 09:47 PM
Monday

IMO, there are a lot of worthy organizations in need of donations than a multi millionaire Senator. I try and support local and regional animal rescue groups when I can from my SS check.

DURHAM D

(32,964 posts)
3. If Senator Kelly receives any funds he would immediately
Mon Jan 5, 2026, 09:53 PM
Monday

contribute it to a veteran's group.

B.See

(7,781 posts)
4. I would imagine the point of such
Mon Jan 5, 2026, 10:15 PM
Monday

an endeavour would have nothing to do with how much money Kelly has, but with the message it'd send.

I mean, hey, it's not as if we'd be raising $700,000 in a fund drive sponsored by Reich wing 'Christians' on behalf of a racist Minnesota woman who called an autistic 5 yr old Black child the N-word for allegedly 'going through a diaper bag.

Is it?

Prairie Gates

(7,201 posts)
5. He's richer than most people on this board will ever be
Mon Jan 5, 2026, 10:23 PM
Monday

There's better ways to spend your money.

WhiskeyGrinder

(26,339 posts)
6. Good lord, Mark Kelly will be just fine. Donate money to a food bank or abortion fund or mutual aid endeavor instead.
Mon Jan 5, 2026, 10:23 PM
Monday

Dan

(4,975 posts)
7. Not necessary....
Mon Jan 5, 2026, 10:32 PM
Monday

Because like the military take-it away, new administration, the military can give back.

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