How Steve and Connie Ballmer are giving away billions

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  • @cindymanz3779
    @cindymanz3779 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +90

    Admirable couple and an incredible example of integrity and compassion.

    • @situated4
      @situated4 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Pelosians

  • @duncanbleak3819
    @duncanbleak3819 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +60

    They both come off as absolutely genuine.
    Refreshing!

  • @rajmathew6220
    @rajmathew6220 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +30

    I love his wife. They're such kind people.

  • @funfunfun3624
    @funfunfun3624 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +75

    Such a wise comment, we don't get to decide what family we're born to, so everyone deserves an equal start

    • @jaycarver4886
      @jaycarver4886 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      No, we don't deserve an equal start. That is foolish and has never been the case throughout history. We start where we are and proceed from there. It works just fine if you have desire and drive.

    • @RichardAStonemasonNOTfreemason
      @RichardAStonemasonNOTfreemason 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Every one deserves an equal opportunity.

    • @anodyne57
      @anodyne57 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@@jaycarver4886 That's patently absurd, and frankly un-American. Desire and drive are meaningless if you're going to place some folks' children at a starting line that's a hundred yards behind your kids. Do you fear that they actually may have more "desire and drive" than yours have? What else could explain your rationale?

  • @danoc51
    @danoc51 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +40

    I was not a Ballmer fan until I watched his regular TH-cam channel, USAfacts. He presents various statistics and facts regarding our country (USA) but ends by telling us that we must make our own choices regarding people and issues. Quite well done! Thanks, Steve!!!

  • @mjerome1457
    @mjerome1457 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +25

    His wife is Amazing and he’s a great guy too🙏🏾👍🏾👍🏾

  • @EnronnSierra
    @EnronnSierra 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    I saw him a couple times during the Windows Vista launch in 2007, very enthusiastic guy. He always gave me a coach/general vibe when he talks. I missed the chance to take a picture with him because I was wandering around in Best Buy. A friend told me a story about how he stopped to fix their car when they lived in Washington state. He always came across more approachable than Bill.

  • @LaLadybug2011
    @LaLadybug2011 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    What an awesome couple. And the wife is so beautiful-with a huge heart!

  • @fjai2755
    @fjai2755 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Thanks for your kindness to and support of people! You have truly changed the lives of countless children.

  • @vikingspud
    @vikingspud 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    I came across Steve one time in the lobby when I worked at MS. When his hands got full, he just held his paper coffee cup in in his teeth for a moment while he got stuff sorted. There were a bunch of people around him, but he didn't want to bother them. Very unpretentious and a regular guy.

  • @darciereed9595
    @darciereed9595 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    Thank you! Senior citizens also need help.

  • @philipgilliam3400
    @philipgilliam3400 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Please do a show on Steve Ballmer’s weight loss journey.
    Very impressive !!

  • @JEWELZYOUTUBE
    @JEWELZYOUTUBE 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Wow what a blessed couple for doing amazing things for the kids.. God Bless

  • @johngladding2315
    @johngladding2315 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This is the kind of guy the country needs. I hope he is successful.

  • @NosferatuUndead
    @NosferatuUndead 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Children stuck in the foster system all need lawyers. It’s the only way forward.

  • @susanbishop444
    @susanbishop444 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Much respect, bless you both 🙏❤️

  • @cynthia4326
    @cynthia4326 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    BIG LOVE & THANKS for Mr. & Mrs. Ballmer* This is The Way*

  • @petermahr2511
    @petermahr2511 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    I love people with social intelligence and responsibility. Awsome couple 🙏❤️

  • @jeanwright8346
    @jeanwright8346 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    Blessings upon them

  • @Cynthia-s2p
    @Cynthia-s2p 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    BEAUTIFUL! I appreciate the integrity of these two. Reminds me of the Dale Carnegie days where billionaires gave away most of their wealth to help the less fortunate.

  • @t.k3025
    @t.k3025 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Because the sports question about the team is more important than kids and helping others.

  • @mrsgandhi
    @mrsgandhi 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Sharing your blessings will bless all your family’s your generations. I wish someone had ever help me so I could finish my school. God bless you for all you do with kids in need.

  • @JoeBIgLotto
    @JoeBIgLotto 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Beautiful couple fighting over Good things to do than fighting over personal problems ❤❤

  • @sandrabarnett1499
    @sandrabarnett1499 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Two amazing people

  • @hyoo-guhxipe82
    @hyoo-guhxipe82 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    What a woman! I love her! It seems he is luckier in his personal life.

  • @agooyong6207
    @agooyong6207 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

    We need more billionaire like them.

    • @darinherrick9224
      @darinherrick9224 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      We don’t need ANY billionaires. Period.

    • @iec7587
      @iec7587 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@darinherrick9224 need? no but anyone should be able to with hard work and luck

    • @randyhampton6281
      @randyhampton6281 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@darinherrick9224 ya know, i used to be against that thinking. I'm definitely a capitalist republican (not a supporter of anyone in DC), but this is all created wall street money. Wall street needs to go.

  • @allenboyer2207
    @allenboyer2207 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Milton Hershey had the same passion for helping kids

  • @cardion411
    @cardion411 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Beautiful interview.

  • @tonysakhidad1000
    @tonysakhidad1000 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Got to love these folks

  • @jo0123
    @jo0123 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    He is the only in the top level net worth(100 billion range) who made it by working for somebody-Microsoft. Everybody else started a company or inherited.

    • @iec7587
      @iec7587 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Bernard Arnault bought the company and built it up. He didnt start or inherit it....does that count

  • @RichardAStonemasonNOTfreemason
    @RichardAStonemasonNOTfreemason 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    "Goodness, we have more than we need" 02:45 If only the whole world thought this way....

  • @oonaghmarguerite6752
    @oonaghmarguerite6752 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I live in WV. Yes there are several government agencys to help people. I own 1& 1/2 acre of rural property that I've been living on. I qualify for a home loan per their Rural Developement and Agriculture Dept. requirements. Once i tried to get the loan they decided that a mobile home certified by hud was all they would allow.
    I have an autoimmune disease that responds very poorly to chemical offgassing in mobile homes. I had a 600sq feet cottage i wanted built. They said No. I have only electricity. No water.
    No sewage. No heating & cooling.
    The government does have the programs. They just force you to choose a trailer in my circumstance. Otherwise I can just suffer & do without.
    I spoke with them several times & was thrilled to start the process.
    Once I started the process that's when i was informed mobile home or no home at all.
    I'm 62 & expect to die in the woods I love & own.

  • @maureencora1
    @maureencora1 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    They Are Fun, Respect, LOVE, Brains & Teamwork. God Bless Them.

  • @donnalouden7364
    @donnalouden7364 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for all you do. 😊

  • @mannied6395
    @mannied6395 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I've never been a Clipper fan (wish they would change the name) But I want them to win just because of Ballmer!

  • @_Tressala_
    @_Tressala_ 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    She is soooo right.

  • @sandracarli1110
    @sandracarli1110 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Admirable! 👏⭐️❤️

  • @underavenue
    @underavenue 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Steve - Bring back Windows Phone.

  • @bob007fl
    @bob007fl 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    what a great couple...God bless you both

  • @egx161
    @egx161 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Wow! Decent billionaire people. This is so rare.

  • @Bash7507
    @Bash7507 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    God bless them, wonderful 🙏

  • @lawerancelanham
    @lawerancelanham 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I wish these folks would help me out. I'm trapped on disability....

    • @jdos5643
      @jdos5643 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      With just 1 million in cash from them would get rid of all my debt have my house paid off and I would have a good start.

  • @LMays-cu2hp
    @LMays-cu2hp 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you for sharing.😊

  • @MyDogSteppedOnaBeee
    @MyDogSteppedOnaBeee 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hank from Breaking Bad is loaded

  • @Squeegee88
    @Squeegee88 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you! Tell your rich friends too!

  • @robbrealtygroup
    @robbrealtygroup 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    They have big hearts!

  • @chefdougy
    @chefdougy 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    AWESOME PEOPLE

  • @comeconcon569
    @comeconcon569 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    When Bill Gates stepped down as Microsoft CEO and Steve Ballmer substituted for him as CEO, Steve became the company's largest shareholder after Bill sold most of his shares.

    • @iec7587
      @iec7587 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      largest individual shareholder with 4.4%, Vanguard is the largest with almost 10%

  • @chriswissmar504
    @chriswissmar504 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    WA state home of Microsoft had no income tax and sales tax is 10% thanks billionaires

    • @teglaprbambaluftlaurvafhen5449
      @teglaprbambaluftlaurvafhen5449 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Finnally a real point of truth. Yup. Bel biv de Bezos is just as guilty. These spaced out clowns gutted King county and wa state then left. Such wonderful souls. They backed laws that countinue to stifle our standard of living here.

  • @thomasi4551
    @thomasi4551 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hey just out of curiosity did you edit this to manilulate your audience?

    • @karenkoe7096
      @karenkoe7096 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      All interviews are edited to some degree. Usually due to time constraints. Got to get those commercials in.

  • @cosmichome626
    @cosmichome626 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    After all clips with this guy I read title as 'giving away developers'

  • @toddburgess5056
    @toddburgess5056 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Why does she seem like she's on the verge of tears throughout this entire interview? 🤔

    • @mazwide9400
      @mazwide9400 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Most old 🧓 people speak like that.

    • @marlinweekley51
      @marlinweekley51 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Because she is so passionate about children, finally having my first grandchild last year i now see every child as my grandchild and to see little children suffer for any reason is heart wrenching.

    • @skyrider4789
      @skyrider4789 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Maybe you don't have anything you're truly passionate about? If you did, you would understand.

    • @skyrider4789
      @skyrider4789 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@mazwide9400 one of the most ignorant comments here.🤦🏻‍♂ What are you, ten yers old? 👶🤡

    • @mazwide9400
      @mazwide9400 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@skyrider4789 Truth hurts🤣Are you old 🧓 too?

  • @fs3579
    @fs3579 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    yes we stepped in it!

  • @shirleybanks8839
    @shirleybanks8839 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    THAT'S AWESOME FOR REAL

  • @nyadoimary-l3g
    @nyadoimary-l3g 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    how can i be a member

  • @mazwide9400
    @mazwide9400 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    What about homeless veterans?

    • @karenkoe7096
      @karenkoe7096 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Their focus seems to be children.

  • @jasonacab896
    @jasonacab896 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Start with downtown Seattle

  • @patriciatoomingtheplantpar2558
    @patriciatoomingtheplantpar2558 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    He's so goofy he's cute

  • @diannepierce936
    @diannepierce936 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Kids that age out of the Foster Care system. Beds, continued education and provisions under one roof.

  • @nikhilgoyal007
    @nikhilgoyal007 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    and that is why I believe america is the greatest country on earth. (not to put any other country down, but just to praise america for all it does!)

  • @r3tr0actiongamer24
    @r3tr0actiongamer24 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wonderful people

  • @timkeute1226
    @timkeute1226 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So awesome and unexpected

  • @CascadianFyn
    @CascadianFyn 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can I have a house? Nothing big, just a decent starter home.

  • @AsiaUnscripted
    @AsiaUnscripted 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Do you still think the iPhone will be a failure?

  • @Xyz_Report
    @Xyz_Report 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    the real thing people need to focus on is young men,, I've seen resources for women and children even animals which is great but nothing for young men ...if you help young men you fix most of society's problems ...Anything else is patching and not fixing ....

    • @karenkoe7096
      @karenkoe7096 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      If you help them as children that should/could carry through to adulthood. Waiting until they are young men may be too late.

  • @madboyreadynow28
    @madboyreadynow28 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The Supreme Court rules in the disastrous decision Citizens United that corporations is a person. I say treat them as a person and tax their @ like a person. We never see anyone benefit from this charity ever. Pay your taxes.

  • @JigsawBell
    @JigsawBell 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Admit you made a mistake trading SGA, Gallo and five first round picks for Paul George. Kawhi is a bust and you extended him knowing his right knee was damaged?

  • @brianmongoven6064
    @brianmongoven6064 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    How annoying that Ballmer's wife treats him like a little boy if he wants to buy the Seattle Seahawks? How about supporting the guy who gave you such a wonderful life? I will leave you if you make another awesome investment. This is sad.

  • @reekhavoc2932
    @reekhavoc2932 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Scary thumbnail pic

  • @charlybucket2691
    @charlybucket2691 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    They can give me a billion. I know exactly what I'd do with it.

  • @jonathancuevas7003
    @jonathancuevas7003 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Buy the Seahawks Steve Ballmer

  • @kateskeys
    @kateskeys 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I just want to buy a meatball sub- really
    In Manhattan it costs $16 bucks
    I’m hungry

  • @Av-vd3wk
    @Av-vd3wk 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    I haven’t seen a penny of this shi*… hook a brother up

    • @mjerome1457
      @mjerome1457 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Such a tacky comment👎🏾👎🏾

  • @anniesshenanigans3815
    @anniesshenanigans3815 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I'll be happy to recieve it. Just 250k would set me up.

    • @tommillia7816
      @tommillia7816 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Come to Africa 🌍 Kenya, on the Slopes of Kilimanjaro in Maasai Land , there's enough for me n you Annie out Here 😊

  • @teglaprbambaluftlaurvafhen5449
    @teglaprbambaluftlaurvafhen5449 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What about the rest of the usa that has been given up for cash, guilt, open borders, and outright over taxation at all levels of governance? Please. 😢

  • @stuartross4540
    @stuartross4540 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    If he earned the money, he should be able to decide where he spends it. If he wants an NFL team, he should be able to buy it.

  • @FOMMaintenance
    @FOMMaintenance 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    To bad more of the insanely amount of money help their fellow man

  • @Alleged_Mercenary
    @Alleged_Mercenary 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just once I would like it to rain money on me.

  • @Bigjonstud187
    @Bigjonstud187 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow what n awesome couple

  • @rheyvienvillanueva1
    @rheyvienvillanueva1 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Bruh he giving away money cuz he can't get Giannis to go to la

  • @LCHenderson
    @LCHenderson 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    May Jehovah Continue To Bless The Ballmers 🙏🏾

  • @winstonoboogie2424
    @winstonoboogie2424 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It doesn't take brains to get rich. All it takes is persistence.

    • @iec7587
      @iec7587 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      a little luck doesnt hurt

  • @rubychew6535
    @rubychew6535 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    They are aware that there is a need for social issues.

  • @pw4780
    @pw4780 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can I have some change?

  • @35Daniel
    @35Daniel 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Please invest in social enterprises, sustainability-focused micro-enterprises and impact-driven start ups. There are many that are looking for funding, both within the US and overseas.
    Doing this will create virtuous circles of social, economic and environmental benefits that goes on and on.
    Thank you.

  • @jaycarver4886
    @jaycarver4886 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    They still have PLENTY!

  • @edwardjohnston974
    @edwardjohnston974 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    If only I could get a grand to pay for food.

  • @jaycarver4886
    @jaycarver4886 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    When TSHTF they'll go to their underground bunker somewhere.

    • @bobtuiliga8691
      @bobtuiliga8691 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      good for them, they earned it

    • @jaycarver4886
      @jaycarver4886 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@bobtuiliga8691 Let's see how many salt ot the earth folks they invite in.

  • @Boggbo
    @Boggbo 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    They also get tax credit for it, dont forget that. So is not so glory you think it is.

    • @danielt6689
      @danielt6689 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      How much are you donating? Those tax credits are also there for you.

  • @Xsetsu
    @Xsetsu 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Personally, I still think it is far better for the people to be taxed more heavily and more wealth be more evenly distributed.

    • @iec7587
      @iec7587 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      so just take what is others???
      top 1% pay 50%
      top 10% pay 90%
      bottom 50% pay NO %

    • @Xsetsu
      @Xsetsu 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@iec7587 Nobody is taking anything and that is a fallacious way of looking at anyway. Proportionally, they still pay less than ever other classification.
      This snippet is all about how the Ballmer's want more people to have better opportunities. More money needs to be in the system not more in fewer hands, which helps no one, and serves no purpose.

  • @SlickRick135
    @SlickRick135 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I always wonder with all these billionaires giving all this money away, who monitors that the money is goes to where its suppose to?? To think that there will be no skimming would be naive.

    • @karenkoe7096
      @karenkoe7096 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Don't think they just toss that money out to anyone. There is usually a lot of research on the charities that get the funds before actually handing over of money.

  • @Sunshyne-1
    @Sunshyne-1 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This just popped up on my U Tube channel and what a Beautiful couple. I would love to get a bit of assistance to pay off my College loans and this would help me with contributing to helping with raising my 5 grandchildren

  • @JonPaul404
    @JonPaul404 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    If you give away $1 billion, you could literally give every American $1 million dollars and have over $600 million left. Wonder where that $1 billion went?

    • @iec7587
      @iec7587 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      345,000 citizens if you give them each $1M that would be $345B

  • @paulabrooks486
    @paulabrooks486 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What can we do to improve testing scores in public education? The ultimate empowerment is to teach children to read, write, reason and calculate. We don't do that.

    • @bobtuiliga8691
      @bobtuiliga8691 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      teachers unions :(

  • @Red_Snapper
    @Red_Snapper 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    And then they get back what they donated on taxes. Leaving their fellow country men with a big load of nada.

    • @karenkoe7096
      @karenkoe7096 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I doubt that is their main reason for giving. They have more money than they could spend in several lifetimes and they know it and I doubt if they even spend a lot of time even thinking about taxes like us commoners do.

    • @Red_Snapper
      @Red_Snapper 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@karenkoe7096 Everyone of these rich people do everything they can to evade taxes. They cook the books until they pay 0 in taxes, and if they happen to pay anything then they donate it to charity so the state gets nothing. They donate to charitys their friend's organised so they can be invited to fancy partys and elite society's that are funded by the very tax dollars they donated. These "charity" organisations own huge estates where the elites can meet up and rub shoulders with each others, believe me i know how these things work.

  • @mooner8974
    @mooner8974 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Have you ever seen Trump do this?

  • @johnmelia2071
    @johnmelia2071 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Fair play to them! The world needs more people like them in it! Any billionaires reading this I could do with £10k to start my buisness and change my life😂

  • @Michaelgrx
    @Michaelgrx 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    It’s a flawed system when people are allowed to become this wealthy. That’s right I said it

    • @rhp_6926
      @rhp_6926 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Unless, of course, one of those people is you.

    • @teglaprbambaluftlaurvafhen5449
      @teglaprbambaluftlaurvafhen5449 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      They did not make the money. People like you made them. The thumbs down is for people allowing these kinds of people to keep illegaly concentrating wealth on themselves.😢

  • @FollowTheJohn
    @FollowTheJohn 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Ballmer! He DESTROYED Microsoft when he was CEO. ALL of my stock options were below water during my decade at MSFT because of this idiot!

    • @karenkoe7096
      @karenkoe7096 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Its all about you.....

  • @BillyP13
    @BillyP13 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    He was a disgrace to Microsoft.