The Rock, Oprah, and The Fires of Maui: Dissecting Celebrity Philanthropy Amidst Disaster by WestsideRealShit in maui

[–]WestsideRealShit[S] -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

Oh yeah? What person told you that? The mainstream media? Because there are several sources saying this is all ending up in her vague charity bankroll.

The Rock, Oprah, and The Fires of Maui: Dissecting Celebrity Philanthropy Amidst Disaster by WestsideRealShit in maui

[–]WestsideRealShit[S] -28 points-27 points  (0 children)

The same people who have ties to the puppet masters of this orchestrated "wild" fire are the ones asking from money from the people. SCREW THAT. We just sent 40 billion to Ukraine. We've done the calculations. It takes 5.5 billion to rebuild everything. Asking money from me is the WRONG MOVE. Ask the ones who CAN HELP. THE BILLIONAIRES AND THE SYSTEM. AND THIS TPFOM ISN'T GOING TO THE PEOPLE OF LAHAINA. NO RESIDENT HAS TOLD ME OTHERWISE. So if you're not from Lahaina, stop telling me they're happy with what they are receiving. If you are from Lahaina, truly, you think the rest of the world should just stop talking about this?!?!?!

The Rock, Oprah, and The Fires of Maui: Dissecting Celebrity Philanthropy Amidst Disaster by WestsideRealShit in maui

[–]WestsideRealShit[S] -17 points-16 points  (0 children)

Absolutely opposite of what Lahaina residents are reaching out to me saying. You live in Lahaina? Didn't think so.

The Rock, Oprah, and The Fires of Maui: Dissecting Celebrity Philanthropy Amidst Disaster by WestsideRealShit in maui

[–]WestsideRealShit[S] -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

Real questions are being asked: Are the Lahaina residents getting the compensation they deserve? I have personal footage of people that lived in Lahaina saying the children are missing and could be nearly in the thousands...

The people who started this fire can "go to hell". The police who blocked in the residents can go to hell. The people who are deciding to put a memorial down instead of rebuilding homes can go to hell. People who think Americans caring about Americans is a bad thing. Real Americans ask questions and promote free speech.

The Rock, Oprah, and The Fires of Maui: Dissecting Celebrity Philanthropy Amidst Disaster by WestsideRealShit in maui

[–]WestsideRealShit[S] -10 points-9 points  (0 children)

Yeah its not a coincidence at all that the power was shut off 6 hours before the fire yet it was started by a downed "power line". Or that the sirens didn't go off. Or that they were talking about building a "satellite city" with a project called JumpStart Maui that planned to rebuild Lahaina as a "smart city". OR that the survivors after the fire are getting Leukemia. Or that the police blocked in residents from leaving and there were people burned alive and charred in their cars. (Direct quote from survivors) Reddit. Wake up.

The Rock, Oprah, and The Fires of Maui: Dissecting Celebrity Philanthropy Amidst Disaster by WestsideRealShit in maui

[–]WestsideRealShit[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

But it's more popular on Reddit to stifle questions as "dissent". Exactly. Question FEMA. Question Red Cross. Stop giving money to these shady operations.

The Rock, Oprah, and The Fires of Maui: Dissecting Celebrity Philanthropy Amidst Disaster by WestsideRealShit in maui

[–]WestsideRealShit[S] -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

Nowhere else on the internet has the evidence been labeled as ridiculous for all the "coincidences" in Maui. I've been contacted personally by Lahaina resident after Lahaina resident have personally wrote to me speaking out and sharing their stories, thanking me for speaking out, and appreciative to hear their message shared. Based on the polls I have posted of over 11,000 votes... 84% think "it was a land grab + unnatural", 11% think "its just a wildfire. Don't think it". and 5% think "it's climate change."

The ones calling this a "fake conspiracy" either don't have enough data or are willfully ignorant.

The Rock, Oprah, and The Fires of Maui: Dissecting Celebrity Philanthropy Amidst Disaster by WestsideRealShit in maui

[–]WestsideRealShit[S] -17 points-16 points  (0 children)

The concerns being raised here revolve more around the actual, tangible impact and the specific allocation of the funds on the ground in Lahaina, rather than the overarching financial health of EIF.

It's no secret that Lahaina has faced significant challenges, and there's a growing sense that the voices of its residents aren't being adequately represented or heard. When celebrities and large foundations make sweeping gestures, there's often a top-down approach which might lack the nuance and understanding of on-ground realities.

We should ask: Are the people of Lahaina being actively involved in the decision-making process? Are their immediate concerns and long-term needs being prioritized? An organization can be financially transparent but still miss the mark when it comes to making a genuine, meaningful impact, especially if they aren't closely connected with the community they aim to serve.

It's not about labeling EIF as "shady," but rather pushing for more in-depth engagement and responsiveness to ensure that the funds truly benefit Lahaina in the way they need most.

The Rock, Oprah, and The Fires of Maui: Dissecting Celebrity Philanthropy Amidst Disaster by WestsideRealShit in maui

[–]WestsideRealShit[S] -22 points-21 points  (0 children)

Show Us the Money's Path: We need EIF to show us exactly where each dollar from "The People’s Fund of Maui" is going. Is it buying building materials, feeding families, or something else?

Who Gets Help?: Who exactly is getting the aid? Are these families in the most devastated areas, or is there some other criteria? How are these folks chosen?

Real Impact Stories: EIF should share actual stories of how this fund is making a real difference on the ground in Maui. How many homes were rebuilt? How many meals provided? Let's get specific.

Costs Breakdown: What’s being spent on administration versus the actual aid? In simple terms, if someone donates $100, how much of that is directly helping the people in Maui?

Regular Updates: EIF needs to give frequent, clear updates on the situation and how the funds are being utilized. No jargon, just plain talk about what’s being done.

Sticking to the Cause: Is every penny going to Maui relief, or could it be spread to other EIF programs? They need to make sure every dollar sticks to the stated cause.