"If you are giving back and being kind to people with the mindset of "what is in it for me" then you will always feel dissatisfied and unfulfilled " Very true,

"If you are giving back and being kind to people with the mindset of "what is in it for me" then you will always feel dissatisfied and unfulfilled " Very true, but i think you misread his original comment(great grandparent of yours). Here is a quote: "I never expected a "thank you". But a little consideration and respect from the leftists would do." Based on the original comment, I dont think he is doing charity for the praise, I think he just doesnt like the automatic assumption of being an asshole. Making friends is much harder when people make that presumption. It is frustrating when people you've never met before criticize you, and they are completely wrong. But you can change their mind, because you are a rich person, and they all lie. I agree that you shouldnt do good just for social status, but it would be nice if you werent ostracized by people who have the same ideals as you.