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Fundraiser Frustration
self | 01/23/03 | dware

Posted on 01/23/2003 10:26:55 AM PST by dware

Folks, I'm having fundraising frustrations. For the past week or so, I have been looking into the funding of left wing extremist organizations such as ANSWER, among many others. One thing is clear: these organizations have some serious sources for funding their communist agendas.

On the other hand, Free Republic relies on the generousity of it's members. This is great, considering the fact that FR can raise $65k in just under a month from member donations. However, from what I understand, this simply covers operating costs. As far as I am concerned, this is not enough.

The leftist extremists have many, many thousands of dollars to push their agendas. We need the same.

Obviously, I am not able to personally write a check for several grand to FR (but if I could, it wouldn't take a second thought to do so). What's more, I am only one person DYING to do something to raise some serious money for FR. Unfortunately, limited resources makes that hard to do.

So, here is what I am going to do this fundraising quarter (and I'll have to come up with something else next quarter):

I am going to eat for FR. Here's the deal - There is a local Chinese buffet that serves mussels. I LOVE mussels. In fact, I once ate 75 of them on a dare.

How does FR fit in? My goal is to eat as many mussels in one sitting (approx. 30 - 45 minutes) as I can. And I am challenging fellow FReepers to pledge a donation amount for every mussel I am able to eat. Pledge amounts are up to you, so don't be afraid. If a penny a mussel is what you feel you can afford, do it. If you can spare a dollar per mussel, fantastic!

The eat-a-thon will take place Feb. 8 at 1 pm at the Chinese restaurant at North Avenue & 28 road in Grand Junction, Colorado. Colorado FReepers are urged to attend, as someone will be asked to judge the outcome, to be sure it is fair and impartial. I will also be dragging along the video camera & digital cam, so photo's will be posted after it's all said and done with.

So, make your pledge today right here. When I'm done eating, I'll let you know what the outcome was. Then, you send your pledge directly to Jim.

Have any questions? FReepmail me or email me at davidware2002@yahoo.com. C'mon folks...join the fun & raise a little money for FR.


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To: Mo1
I'll pledge .50 cents a mussel

THANK YOU!

61 posted on 01/23/2003 12:24:39 PM PST by dware (I sometimes have trouble finishing what I....)
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To: All; Grampa Dave; Mo1; Jim Robinson
We're up to $2.35/mussel!!! That's $235.00 to Free Republic if I meet my goal of 100 mussels!
62 posted on 01/23/2003 12:28:12 PM PST by dware (I sometimes have trouble finishing what I....)
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To: dware
Neen us to donate a bucket also .. LOL
63 posted on 01/23/2003 12:30:12 PM PST by Mo1 (Support Free Republic and become a Monthly Donor)
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To: LurkerNoMore!
If I offer to keep every empty can of beer that I consume between now and Feb 8th, can I get in on this action?
64 posted on 01/23/2003 12:32:44 PM PST by Fred Mertz
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To: Mo1
I don't know yet...LOL...the last time, when I ate the 75, I walked out a little full, but just fine. No negative repercussions resulted!
65 posted on 01/23/2003 12:34:12 PM PST by dware (I sometimes have trouble finishing what I....)
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To: RottiBiz
A very ingenious idea to support Free Republic.

Thank you. I'll pay $0.50 per mussel for FR

And thanks again!!

66 posted on 01/23/2003 12:38:15 PM PST by dware (I sometimes have trouble finishing what I....)
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To: dware
Wow! Thant's great! Thank you very much!!
67 posted on 01/23/2003 12:39:29 PM PST by Jim Robinson (FReepers are the GReatest!!)
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To: Jim Robinson
My pleasure, Jim. And THANK YOU for such a wonderful forum. My effort here is very small compared to your dedication & determination. I admire that very much.
68 posted on 01/23/2003 12:43:15 PM PST by dware (I sometimes have trouble finishing what I....)
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To: All
HELLO OUT THERE!!!! Just because the official fundraising is over, doesn't mean it's going to stop me. If anything, I am more determined to see to it FR gets more in donations between now and the next FReepathon.

The leftist extremists have thousands of dollars at their disposal, not only to cover operating expenses, but to fund anti-American activities such as the recent protests across America.

Do you want them to win? If not, please pledge your support for this small effort today. Not only do you get to make a donation to a VERY WORTHY cause (we wouldn't have control of the House & Senate without FR - I am convinced), but you also get to have a little fun with it.

After the event, I will be posting photos and will report the outcome. Become a part of this event, won't you? Even if you decide not to, please make a donation to Free Republic. Without your support, the leftists will win, you can be sure of it.

69 posted on 01/23/2003 1:01:43 PM PST by dware (I sometimes have trouble finishing what I....)
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To: dware; All
One last BTTT before leaving for the day. Good luck and best wishes dware!
70 posted on 01/23/2003 1:05:17 PM PST by EdReform (Stop future Freepathons! Become a monthly donor! Only you can prevent Freepathons!)
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To: EdReform
Thanks! I appreciate it.
71 posted on 01/23/2003 1:06:55 PM PST by dware (I sometimes have trouble finishing what I....)
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To: dware; homeschool mama; SpookBrat; rintense; ohioWfan
dware..........eeeeeewwwwwwwwwwwww ICK!!!! Barf! Gross! Sick!

Ladies.....lookie here, a post from me without a picture!
72 posted on 01/23/2003 1:09:36 PM PST by Brad’s Gramma (Rid the country of the Clintons Donate $5 a month to Free Republic.)
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To: Brad's Gramma
eeeeeewwwwwwwwwwwww ICK!!!! Barf! Gross! Sick!

I get that a lot...

73 posted on 01/23/2003 1:12:12 PM PST by dware (I sometimes have trouble finishing what I....)
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To: dware
'Spose you like escargo, too. Snails. That word isn't spelled right.
74 posted on 01/23/2003 1:13:31 PM PST by Brad’s Gramma (Rid the country of the Clintons Donate $5 a month to Free Republic.)
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To: dware
I don't know what a mussel is, but I'll donate $.50/per mussel you eat. (Is that like an oyster?)
75 posted on 01/23/2003 1:15:41 PM PST by Texagirl4W
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To: dware
I pledge $2 per mussel (limit 100 mussels). But, you have to remind me come February.
76 posted on 01/23/2003 1:18:26 PM PST by Fred Mertz
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To: dware
An email I just received.....

I sat in a movie theater watching "Schindler's List," asked myself, "Why didn't the Jews fight back?"

Now I know why.

I sat in a movie theater, watching "Pearl Harbor" and asked myself, "Why weren't we prepared?"

Now I know why.

Civilized people cannot fathom, much less predict, the actions of evil people.

On September 11, dozens of capable airplane passengers allowed themselves to be overpowered by a handful of poorly armed terrorists because they did not comprehend the depth of hatred that motivated their captors.

On September 11, thousands of innocent people were murdered because too many Americans naively reject the reality that some nations are dedicated to the dominance of others. Many political pundits, pacifists and media personnel want us to forget the carnage.. They say we must focus on the bravery of the rescuers and ignore the cowardice of the killers. They implore us to understand the motivation of the perpetrators. Major television stations have announced they will assist the healing process by not replaying devastating footage of the planes crashing into the Twin Towers.

I will not be manipulated.

I will not pretend to understand.

I will not forget.

I will not forget the liberal media who abused freedom of the press to kick our country when it was vulnerable and hurting.

I will not forget that CBS anchor Dan Rather preceded President Bush's address to the nation with the snide remark, "No matter how you feel about him, he is still our president."

I will not forget that ABC TV anchor Peter Jennings questioned President Bush's motives for not returning immediately to Washington, DC and commented, "We're all pretty skeptical and cynical about Washington."

And I will not forget that ABC's Mark Halperin warned if reporters weren't informed of every little detail of this war, they aren't "likely -- nor should they be expected -- to show deference."

I will not isolate myself from my fellow Americans by pretending an attack on the USS Cole in Yemen was not an attack on the United States of America.

I will not forget the Clinton administration equipped Islamic terrorists and their supporters with the world's most sophisticated telecommunications equipment and encryption technology, thereby compromising America's ability to trace terrorist radio, cell phone, land lines, faxes and modem communications.

I will not be appeased with pointless, quick retaliatory strikes like those perfected by the previous administration.

I will not be comforted by "feel-good, do nothing" regulations like the silly "Have your bags been under your control?" question at the airport.

I will not be influenced by so called,"antiwar demonstrators" who exploit the right of _expression to chant anti-American obscenities.

I will not forget the moral victory handed the North Vietnamese by American war protesters who reviled and spat upon the returning soldiers, airmen, sailors and Marines.

I will not be softened by the wishful thinking of pacifists who chose reassurance over reality.

I will embrace the wise words of Prime Minister Tony Blair who told Labor Party conference, "They have no moral inhibition on the slaughter of the innocent. If they could have murdered not 7,000 but 70,000, does anyone doubt they would have done so and rejoiced in it?

There is no compromise possible with such people, no meeting of minds, no point of understanding with such terror. Just a choice: defeat it or be defeated by it. And defeat it we must!"

I will force myself to:

-hear the weeping
-feel the helplessness
-imagine the terror
-sense the panic
-smell the burning flesh
- experience the loss
- remember the hatred.

I sat in a movie theater, watching "Private Ryan" and asked myself, "Where did they find the courage?"

Now I know.

We have no choice. Living without liberty is not living.

-- Ed Evans, MGySgt., USMC (Ret.)
Not as lean, Not as mean, But still a Marine.

Keep this going until every living American has read it and memorized it so we don't make the same mistake again

77 posted on 01/23/2003 1:25:17 PM PST by Brad’s Gramma (Rid the country of the Clintons Donate $5 a month to Free Republic.)
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To: dware
Wow! 4.85 so far!
78 posted on 01/23/2003 1:34:48 PM PST by chnsmok (A dollar a day keeps you in the fray! Donate!)
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To: Fred Mertz
If I offer to keep every empty can of beer that I consume between now and Feb 8th, can I get in on this action?

What do you think I am, a millionaire?
;^)

79 posted on 01/23/2003 1:56:17 PM PST by LurkerNoMore!
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To: Brad's Gramma
I have had snails once. My uncle grew them in a box lined with cornmeal. He had caught them in his garden, stuck them in a box, and when there were no more 'messes' left in the box, he pulled them out, boiled them and the sauted them in a tomato sauce. They were good, but the thought made them a little tough to eat.
80 posted on 01/23/2003 2:46:41 PM PST by dware (I sometimes have trouble finishing what I....)
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