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Monthlies, the Campaign to Expand Them Painlessly
My own thoughts ^ | 02/26/2018 | DoughtyOne for Free Republic

Posted on 02/26/2018 4:58:32 PM PST by DoughtyOne

Edited on 02/26/2018 6:30:34 PM PST by Jim Robinson. [history]

Dear FReepers and Lurkers;

As you all know, we are in the midst of another Freep-a-thon.  The going is slower than we would like, but we are getting there.

FReepers have stood by this forum for decades now.  That's becasue we use this as a major source of news here in the United States and from around the world.  We know that we will read what was reported, and discuss it.  If the MSM is trying to slip something by, we will see FReepers address it.  If something isn't reported, our FReepers will raise the issue on the forum.  Then we will discuss that.  Some folks from overseas come here to get the straight scoop.  Free Republic is a global source for information and discussion that will lead to reasoned domestic and international political policy.  FReepers are on top of things, always!

Free Republic is a great place where we read and debate issues, sometimes more heatedly than we should.  At the end of the day, we all want what is best for our nation, and our goal is to support the U. S. Constitution, self rule, the ability to live our lives in freedom, and defend ourselves if and when the time arrises.  We believe there is a right and a wrong.  We believe there is a global Leftist movement trying to wreak havok in the Western Nations.  We stridently object.  We are trying to motivate people to think, and most of us have fallen in behind President Trump at this time.  We think he has the best platform we've seen in a long time, and he seems to be dedicated to implementing most of it.

You know folks, FReep-a-thons are a part of life here.  We don't want outside influences dictating what types of news and views we'll post here, so Jim and FReepers have chosen to support the forum through donations rather than selling advertising.  If we did take advertisers, we would be subject to blackmail, if we didn't adhere to their values, and not our own.

For many years our FReep-a-thons came and went in a little over 30 days.  Then it started taking longer and longer to retire them.  That's a shame really, because the forum has been and is there for us almost every day, and we take advantage of it.

It seems as if folks think we have 90 days to complete the FReep-a-thon, so there is no rush.  In truth, we need to step up and end these fundraisers in a much more timely fashion.  THIS HAS TO HAPPEN.

Jim and his crew work tirelessly to facilitate the FReep-a-thons, but that does not mean they are not drained by it.  What should be wrapped up in a little over 30 days, is now taking about 75.  This means that Jim and his crew have to focus on the fundraiser about 150% longer than they should have to.  These turn into very draining efforts over time.  And when the last FReep-a-thon is retired, in a week or two, they have to start all over.  That isn't right, and we know it.  Jim and his crew should be able to spend time on other things.

You know, the goal in front of us isn't that daunting.  We need to set a goal of funding 100% of the FReep-a-thon by monthlies.  We pay our other life choices on time.  It's time we started paying Free Republic on time.

Right now we have $12,785.83 in monthlies.  FReepers have gone to the donations page, and set it up so their desired donation comes out once per month.  In truth, we are currently paying 43.588% of our FReep-a-thon goal by monthlies.  You know, that's actually pretty good.  It's more or less painless for me.  I set up the amount and it's taken at the same time each month.  I don't even miss it.  I don't sweat the FReep-a-thons, because I've decided to take care of it automatically.  I don't have to worry when I'll pay.  I selected an amount I could afford.  I placed the amount in my home finance budget, and it works like a charm.

Why do I say the goal isn't that daunting.  Here's why.  To reach the next goal (level), which is 50% of the FReep-a-thon monthly total, we only need 72 more people to sign up for monthlies.  Out of all the people here on this forum, that's all we need, just 72 people.

Of those 72 people, we only need 28 to pay $1 dollar a day or more.  That's right, 45 people can pay $20 or less per month. Of those, 35 can pay $10 or less, and of those only 15 have to pay the full ten dollars.  The rest only have to pay $5.00.

Here's the breakdown I worked out:


CURRENT  NEXT GOAL* AMOUNT NEEDED FOR NEXT LEVEL
$12,785.83 $14,666.67 $1,880.84 50% * NEXT GOAL
CHECK
5% 8% 12% 35% 20% 10% 10% GOAL PERCENT FOR THIS DONATION AMOUNT 100% SUM
$5.00 $10.00 $20.00 $34.00 $68.00 $100.00 $250.00 YOUR DONATION AMOUNT
19 15 11 19 6 2 1 NUMBER OF DONORS NEEDED AT THIS AMOUNT 72
$94.04 $150.47 $225.70 $658.29 $376.17 $188.08 $188.08 APPROXIMATE DONATION GOAL FOR THIS AMOUNT
$1,880.84 APPROXIMATE DONATIONS NEEDED TO REACH NEXT GOAL / LEVEL


If we take this slowly and methodically, we can attain the final goal of funding Free Republic totally by Monthlies.

Please join in to help attain that goal.

Right now we need to attain the 50% level.  Pick one of those amounts there, and sign up.  Look at the very small amount of people who need to participate to attain the current level goal.  Please choose to be one of them.

You don't need to contact me or make note of your plans on this thread.  Just click the LINK here (or at the bottom of this page). As the total monthlies grow, I'll note the participation.

Of course, if you're already an automated monthly contributor, you have already done your part.  Please don't re-up.  If
you are comfortable with it, and think it has come time to increase your current donation by 10%, simply let Jim know through FReep Mail.  We're looking for folks who haven't participated yet, but the goal is to increase monthlies by what ever comfortable means possible.

Jim, his staff, and I very much appreciate FReepers participation in this.  Those of you who come to read here, but don't post (a Lurker), please consider joining us at whatever level you are comfortable with.

I've been authorizing bills to be automatically taken out of my checking account for at least five years.  I've not had one problem with it.  If you only have a savings account, they can handle that type of an automatic withdrawel also.  If you plan to use a credit card, please your cash-back card if you can.  Every few percent back adds up by the end of the year.

Folks, let's chip in and do this for Jim and his crew.  We can and should do it.

Please go to the donation page now.
.

Thanks,

D1


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TOPICS: FReeper Editorial; Free Republic; Miscellaneous; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: donations; freepathon; monthlies
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To: Jim Robinson

*SMOOCH* :)


61 posted on 02/27/2018 2:38:53 PM PST by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set.)
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To: DoughtyOne

D’Oh!!

I’m going with the ‘spare change’ process, too, that was suggested earlier. I cashed in change that had accumulated for 2 years last week. $180.00!

So, by the end of next year, I’ll have more ‘Ching’ to throw in the kitty.

Now...how can I creatively embezzle from the Weekly Grocery Allowance that Beau gives me...?

*SMIRK*


62 posted on 02/27/2018 2:42:45 PM PST by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set.)
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To: deoetdoctrinae

Pretty! Thank You! :)


63 posted on 02/27/2018 2:43:05 PM PST by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set.)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

Coupons...

Heh heh heh...


64 posted on 02/27/2018 2:44:24 PM PST by DoughtyOne (01/26/18 DJIA 30 stocks $26,616.71 48.794% > open 11/07/16 215.71 from 50% increase 1.2183 yrs..)
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To: deoetdoctrinae
BassWrangler, Hey if it's not there don't sweat it. But if you find some change, it all helps. God bless you.

No problem. I am sure it is just a tiny fraction of many hundreds of thousands of dollars it takes to operate the FR server and pay for all the staff, but as you say every bit helps. Also, it's better spent on that than Budweiser and cigarettes.

65 posted on 02/27/2018 2:44:31 PM PST by BassWrangler
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To: Jim Robinson

Thanks Jim. Your team does so much more each quarter.

It’s greatly appreciated.


66 posted on 02/27/2018 2:46:01 PM PST by DoughtyOne (01/26/18 DJIA 30 stocks $26,616.71 48.794% > open 11/07/16 215.71 from 50% increase 1.2183 yrs..)
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To: William Tell
Thanks so much William Tell!

The camaraderie around here is impressive.

67 posted on 02/27/2018 2:49:08 PM PST by DoughtyOne (01/26/18 DJIA 30 stocks $26,616.71 48.794% > open 11/07/16 215.71 from 50% increase 1.2183 yrs..)
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To: jazusamo
Thanks Jazusamo!
68 posted on 02/27/2018 2:50:04 PM PST by DoughtyOne (01/26/18 DJIA 30 stocks $26,616.71 48.794% > open 11/07/16 215.71 from 50% increase 1.2183 yrs..)
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To: PROCON
Thanks Procon!
69 posted on 02/27/2018 2:50:33 PM PST by DoughtyOne (01/26/18 DJIA 30 stocks $26,616.71 48.794% > open 11/07/16 215.71 from 50% increase 1.2183 yrs..)
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To: Salvation
Thank you Salvation!
70 posted on 02/27/2018 2:51:28 PM PST by DoughtyOne (01/26/18 DJIA 30 stocks $26,616.71 48.794% > open 11/07/16 215.71 from 50% increase 1.2183 yrs..)
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To: Jim 0216
Thanks Jim 0216!

You were right.

71 posted on 02/27/2018 2:52:47 PM PST by DoughtyOne (01/26/18 DJIA 30 stocks $26,616.71 48.794% > open 11/07/16 215.71 from 50% increase 1.2183 yrs..)
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To: BassWrangler

The most important thing is that you view our political landscape like the rest of us do, and you come here to support that view.

When you can, I know you’ll help out. Until then your voice is just as loud and you are just as valued as anyone else here.


72 posted on 02/27/2018 2:55:11 PM PST by DoughtyOne (01/26/18 DJIA 30 stocks $26,616.71 48.794% > open 11/07/16 215.71 from 50% increase 1.2183 yrs..)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin
By the way, I failed to mention how pleased I was to hear you raised your monthly.

Thanks so much Diana in Wisconsin!

73 posted on 02/27/2018 2:57:33 PM PST by DoughtyOne (01/26/18 DJIA 30 stocks $26,616.71 48.794% > open 11/07/16 215.71 from 50% increase 1.2183 yrs..)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

Hey! If it works, don’t knock it, I always say...

“:^)


74 posted on 02/27/2018 2:58:26 PM PST by DoughtyOne (01/26/18 DJIA 30 stocks $26,616.71 48.794% > open 11/07/16 215.71 from 50% increase 1.2183 yrs..)
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To: DoughtyOne
NEW THREAD!!!
75 posted on 02/27/2018 3:01:17 PM PST by DoughtyOne (01/26/18 DJIA 30 stocks $26,616.71 48.794% > open 11/07/16 215.71 from 50% increase 1.2183 yrs..)
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To: FRiends; DoughtyOne; Jim Robinson; ohio; Wisconsin; California

Woo Hoo. Thank you New Monthly Donors.

$30.00 monthly from Ohio (renewal plus increase)
$20.00 monthly from Wisconsin (renewal plus increase)
$60.00 monthly from California (renewal plus increase)

We appreciate your support.

MAGA


76 posted on 02/27/2018 8:28:08 PM PST by JustAmy (Just Because!)
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To: DoughtyOne

77 posted on 02/28/2018 7:57:52 AM PST by Jim W N
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To: DoughtyOne
The most important thing is that you view our political landscape like the rest of us do, and you come here to support that view. When you can, I know you’ll help out. Until then your voice is just as loud and you are just as valued as anyone else here. Thanks, that's a very nice thing for you to say.
78 posted on 02/28/2018 9:57:13 AM PST by BassWrangler
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