I just donated $100 to John Kerry because another DUer told the DNC

[Walt Starr]

to shove off!

Anybody else up for donating some cash to Kerry because some DUer wants anybody but the Democrat to get votes so that Bush gets a second term?

Please donate here:

https://contribute.johnkerry.com/contribute.html?team=53

[union_maid]

1. Doin' what we can from our house

We've donated more than we ever did before, but what with the outsourcin' and the fact that we must have misplaced that tax cut, because we never did find it, we're hurting this year. I hope that we can give more before it's over.

[Walt Starr]

5. What you've done so far is appreciated

I'll be donating more later. Your vote is what's most necessary.

[physioex]

16. I understand...

It isn't soo easy for me to donate either. After all, I support multiple other causes such as Moveon, DU, and Bartcop.

[David Dunham]

2. I just gave Kerry $50.

[Catch22Dem]

3. Good idea

I think I'll do the same!

[AlCzervik]

4. For the first time in my life

i have reached the max allowed. The last donation i gave was in lieu of my husband giving me a mothers day gift , i sent the money to Kerry and it feels pretty damn good! My husband on the other hand can donate another $1500 to go, i'm working on him.

[Raskolnik]

6. Nice work my friend.

Nicely done.

[Walt Starr]

21. Thank you, my friend

I appreciate your kind words.

[Raskolnik]

24. As long as you've got the wallet open...

I don't suppose I could get a sawbuck for Obama while you're feeling generous, could I?

I'm a shill. I know.

[Walt Starr]

31. You're way behind me

I gave him $50 right after giving Kerry $100.

I also just volunteered to work for Gloria Andersen in the Illinois 13th Congressional District.

[Raskolnik]

38. Awesome! That's good to here.

She's pretty good.

Do you know anything about Christine Cegelis (running against Henry Hyde)? She's been at several of the events I've attended, and she's pretty decent as well. She needs to be bit more polished in my opinion, but anybody willing to take on Hyde gets some respect from me.

[No2W2004]

43. It would be great to see someone defeat Hyde,

I don't understand how Woodale can be such a republican stronghold. I can still see those awful billboards he had up about how he was Mr. Integrity

[Walt Starr]

44. Haven;t heard anything about her

but I'd live to see Hyde lose!

[Raskolnik]

45. That would be sweet.

Yeah, like I said, she lacks a bit of polish but is certainly giving it a go and deserves support.

I was pissed as hell at the Roselle parade. She had a float (with a sweet convertible, btw) with us, but was missing some of her supporters. The Dean for America group out there had promised to support her and specifically committed to marching in this parade with her. Not a goddamn one of them showed up. That kind of crap just kills me.

[PretzelWarrior]

7. I been trying. Did a coupla $50 contributions...pledged more....

will keep trying to support this guy with all I can. I refuse to give money to the DNC though. Not this cycle. It's all going to

http://www.johnkerry.com

I really hope others keep trying. I was encouraged because I found more coworkers today who were willing to talk politics and how bad Bush is for all of us.

[Walt Starr]

9. Thanks, now I'm donating to Barack Obama

and then I think I'll donate to Gloria Andersen because I want to see Judy Biggert (R - Rubber Stamp) unseated.

[PaDUer]

11. Excellent choice! n/t

[Just Me]

8. I just emailed some buddies to spread your link. Thanks, Walt. n/t

[freetobegay]

10. Who was this DUER?

[Walt Starr]

13. bahrbearian

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=104x1766030

[freetobegay]

17. Look like someone is looking forward to 4 more years of Bush.

Withj Democrats like that who needs Republicans?

[QC]

39. Nah, it looks like someone who lives under a bridge and eats billygoats.

[usregimechange]

12. Attending a house party Sat. 50$ from others and a little from me.

:kick:

[MoonRiver]

14. Done!

Just gave $50. I gave $100 a couple of weeks ago. Thanks for this post!

[HootieMcBoob]

15. Nice!

That's the kind of response to a post I like to see. I'm gonna my contribution too. They call me just about every freakin' day it seems like but the next call I get will be another yes to a contribution -- let's make it a thing. Whenever somebody posts that they've just told them to "shove off" we'll contribute something more.

[Renew Deal]

18. I'm in for another $25.

Thanks

[Tarheel_Dem]

19. another $50 for me.........

:toast:

[Sugarbleus]

20. I donate a small sum EACH month...

First time giver. Never did that in any election.

[Wind Dancer]

22. I love Arianna Huffington's advice -

she was on MSNBC and said (paraphrasing) When your house is on fire, it's not the time to think about remodeling - you must put the fire out first. Makes sense to me!!!!

Just donated a few days ago, more in a couple of weeks.

[Beloved Citizen]

32. I'm in for $50

I am personally sick to death of sanctimonious whiners who somehow feel personally betrayed because John Kerry has yet to fulfill a role for them once performed by their mommies.

[TexasBushwhacker]

23. Get more bang for your Bush Kickin' Bucks

Don't forget DNC can continue sponsoring advertising for Kerry after the Democratic Convention, whereas once Kerry has accepted the nomination, his "war chest" is closed, but Bush doesn't have to close his until he accepts the Republican nomination FIVE WEEKS LATER.

You can get more bang for your buck by making a donation to the DNC through this link:

https://www.democrats.org/support/match.html?dsc=NETA206-60

They currently have a matching fund drive.

[Walt Starr]

25. I get paid on Saturday

I'll donate to the DNC then. Went as far as I can tonight with donations to Kerry and Obama.

[Pastiche423]

26. No

[Walt Starr]

27. Your choice

:shrug:

Others are, thankfully.

[Pastiche423]

33. A choice is what I was not allowed in the primary

What a wuss the Dem Party has become - won't even fight for what we NEED! Won't even fight for what the party has stood for! Won't even fight for what the party means! Won't even fight for democratic values!

Disappointing and disgusting.

My sig line says it all.

[Walt Starr]

35. #1, Sig lines are currently turned off

#2 What we NEED is Bush to be gone.

#3 Only the Democratic nominee, regardless of who that nominee is, can accomplish #2.

I'm gonna put out the fire in the house before I start trying to redecorate, thankyouverymuch.

[Media_Lies_Daily]

36. Blah-blah-blah, whine-whine-whine.

[LoZoccolo]

37. La la la la la la la la la.

...get your issue out and candidates can't ignore it...get your issue out and candidates can't ignore it... :boring:

[Raskolnik]

41. Dramatic, aren't you?

Who took away your choice in the primaries? Or did you just mean to say that the candidate you preferred didn't win, but you want to sound like a victim of some nefarious plot?

[Renew Deal]

47. Were you not allowed to vote?

Remember, you aren't the only one voting. The person with the most votes wins. I am guessing that your person wasn't it.

[stilladeaniac]

57. I think he's referring to the scare tactics used by the DLC...

The typical scare tacitcs:

-a very distasteful ad from AFJHPV (Americans for Healthcare and Progressive Values) a.k.a. "DLC" scaring people into believing that if Dean was elected Osama would kill us all

-The DNC chairman, Terry Mccauliffe, endorsing Kerry for president REPEATEDLY after the first primary. (Even though as DNC chairmain he is supposed to remain neutral)

-Media chroinies with interests rooted in the DLC fucking Dean as well as others and saying noone has a chance against Bush besides Kerry. Dean - 40% positive media coverage leading up to the Iowa primary.
Kerry-98% positive, Edwards - 100% positive. Hard to compete with those numbers.

-Urging Clark to run solely for the purpose to combat Dean's movement. See Charlie Rose interview 2/12/04 where Clark himself admits that he was approached by members of the DLC/DNC and asked to run as the anti-Dean candidate

The pundits claim that Dean's "rage" did him in....No he was assassignated in broad daylight....

But of course as long as your interests are served, you could care less right????

[OKNancy]

58. But here is the truth

The DNC and the voters were right. If Dean was the candidate right now, there is no way the Democrat would be 6 points - to even in the polls. We would have suffered a massive defeat. I like Dean, he's a good man, he is just not what we need right now.

[stilladeaniac]

59. So says you....

#1) People like a person who will stick to his guns. Not a flip-flopper. (That's why the race is still close).
#2) Dean out of any candidate had the highest numbers with Republicans & independents. Prior to the Iowa onslought he was the candidate who fared the best against George Bush in a 1 on 1 matchup, not Kerry
#3) Dean would have never have had a problem matching or even surpassing GW's warchest.
#4) Dean would have made Nader a non-factor.
#5) Anti-War candidate would resonate best with voters at this point because of the direction the war has gone

[Raskolnik]

61. Why didn't he win then?

If Dean were the unbeatable candidate you say he is, then why didn't he WIN? I'll tell you why. He didn't win because he's not electable on the national level at this time. Nothing more complicated than that. The purpose of the primaries is to find the person who gets the most votes, and that's exactly what Kerry did. Get over it and get to work on November.

You can fantasize all you like about what Dean would have done if he were President, but the rest of us have to live in the real world: we've got a choice between Kerry and Bush. If you (or any other Dean supporters) aren't on board in getting W the hell out, then I have little use for your complaints about the primaries.

[Walt Starr]

60. I disagree with that, but....

regardless of how or why Kerry won, or more importantly how I feel about Kerry as the nominee, donating money to, working on his campaign, and voting for John Kerry is the ONLY REALISTIC WAY TO DUMP THE CHIMP!

Hell, at this point in the game, if Lieberman had won I'd be donating money to him! I think that says even more than saying I'd vote for a rock or a steaming pile of dog shit had they been nominated!

[OKNancy]

56. It's going to be really fun

to see if your head explodes if Kerry picks Edwards as his V.P.

[Autobot77]

28. Wish I could

I got to save my money right now, however if anyone wants to make a donation in my name they can :silly:

Matt

[John_H]

29. I'm maxed to Kerry until the convention, but I just gave 100 to the DNC

[Crunchy Frog]

30. You just inspired me to

make a 100.00 contribution. Thanks.:toast:

[Walt Starr]

34. Shameless fund raising kick

:kick:

BTW, starting a fund rasing drive when negatives about your candidate come out is something I learned from DFA.

[Media_Lies_Daily]

40. I just matched your $100...great idea, Walt!

[jackstraw45]

42. in for $50 more....

Who else is with us?

[Zinfandel]

46. To the point...I have and will continue to send donations to Kerry

(and Kucinich) and AFTER next weeks Primaries, (on Tuesday, June 15th,) I, like most Kucincich supporters, will give even more bucks (and complete support) exclusively to Kerry...We will be united, but let's give DK his due and his (FDR) un-mistakable message "prime-time" at the Democratic Convention! It's needs to be heard by ALL mainstream Americans.

http://www.kucinich.us/

http://www.johnkerry.com/about/

[Pobeka]

48. I've never donated before, but I have this year.

And I gave a sizeable amount.
--

There is another angle to giving now, versus later:

Republicans LOVE their money. They know money can win this election, and they are getting skiddish about the money Kerry/DNC is raising. If they think they are going to waste their money by donating to a losing candidate because we're out-donating them, then they are not as likely to donate. Bottom line, if they can't bribe a winning candidate, there's no point in placing the bribe.

[physioex]

50. Same here...

I have never given any of my money before. To me they were all crooks. But Shrub took it to a whole new level with an illegal war. It's one thing to steal money which I can tolerate to some level, but to kill and torture is enitrely another....

[Zinfandel]

51. Cheers to you both!!! It's so necessary...Man, your the best.

:bounce: :toast: :bounce: :smoke: :yourock:
:kick: :bounce: :party:
:bounce: :kick:
:loveya: :headbang:
:dem:
:hi:

IT FEELS SO GOOD TO DONATE. IT HELPS OUT SOOOO MUCH!!

[0rganism]

49. We need to be donating to the DNC and other soft money groups now

Sen. Kerry will be nominated in 3 weeks, after which his hard money spending is capped.

[fujiyama]

52. Good for you!

I understand how frustrated you were that Kerry won the nomination...but you really understand what's at stake. We must win this fight.

[LoZoccolo]

53. When I checked, this thread had 52 replies and the other had 61.

Which is the reason I'm posting this - so this one gets more!

:bounce:

[Tarheel_Dem]

54. kick.....

:kick:

[Walt Starr]

55. Kick for the morning crew

:kick: