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symbolman Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Aug-24-03 02:12 PM
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Take Back the Media is offering Whistles to get Whistle Ass REMOVED
PLEASE DONATE TO DEMOCRATICUNDERGROUND FIRST!!

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CONTRIBUTE TO TAKE BACK THE MEDIA AND YOU JUST MIGHT GET HEARD AT YOUR NEXT BUSH PROTEST!

TBTM is offering this fine LOUD Whistle for a Ten Dollar (or more) contribution - We'll even throw in a pair of cushy ear plugs!

Inspired by the gutsy attitude of a fine lady and her last wish we are working on getting Bush out of office and effect protest dynamics at the same time!

Sick and tired of standing or chanting in a First Amendment Zone knowing that there's probably no way that "Whistle Ass" Bush is going to hear your voices of dissent from blocks away as he sneaks from one fundraising dinner to another?

Then look no further than our own fine NICKEL PLATED "STOP BUSH" G.I. style Whistle - with a sporty lanyard included!

This will give new meaning to "Blowing the Whistle" on George W. Bush - maybe all the other Whistleblowers will chime in - from Washington to California - from the CIA to the FBI, who knows?

We are willing to bet that you'll get someone's attention if thousands of protesters armed with these babies give a toot while giving a hoot about who's squatting in the White House! (Be sure to bring extra ear plugs for your protest partners!)

PLUS, what BETTER way to shut up those few pesky Deluded Right Winger types that want to argue and scream at you?! (Be sure to offer them ear protection first!)

*****

Well? Can you just imagine THOUSANDS of Protesters Whistling Ol' Whistle Ass OUT OF OFFICE from Blocks away? They cannot deny the power of the WHISTLE :)

Here's an easy way to do it and help us stay in business too!

http://www.takebackthemedia.com/whistlestop.html

and have a listen to our Weekly Radio Show as well!

http://www.takebackthemedia.com
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pink_poodle Donating Member (605 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Aug-24-03 02:27 PM
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1. This is really a great idea. Fantastic!! -nm
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grasswire Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Aug-24-03 02:30 PM
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3. yippee!
I tried to start the idea of anti-Bush kazoos a couple of years ago, but this is even better because of Sally Baron!

You probably could get customized whistles made that would have historical value as political memorabilia.
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symbolman Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Aug-24-03 02:42 PM
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4. We're working on that -
right now we just want to get as many LOUD whistles out there as possible and start a trend - a device they have to deal with..

I have the same dream that Sally might have had, imagine a half a million whistles in a major city..

Thanks folks!
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oasis Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Aug-24-03 02:30 PM
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2. Whistle the Chimp out of office.
:loveya:
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onecitizen Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Aug-24-03 02:49 PM
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5. Hahahahaha.......
that's hilarious!!!! Count me IN!!

I've been telling everyone I know about the lady. They think it's hilarious too(that's a good sign).
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susu369 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Aug-24-03 03:05 PM
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6. I love it!
:kick:
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The Blue Flower Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Aug-24-03 03:12 PM
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7. A million whistle march on the WH
Like Joshua at Jericho!
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symbolman Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Aug-24-03 03:22 PM
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10. YES!!
Now THAT's AN idea worth looking into - maybe we should promote that...
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dmr Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Aug-24-03 03:16 PM
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8. Just made 2 donations
for my son and myself.

Absolutely WONDERFUL idea, and they look fantastic! I was going to go out and buy a couple of whistles and put a ?W on it, but this is so much better!

Thanks!
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symbolman Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Aug-24-03 03:20 PM
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9. Hey!
We're actually looking at RED, WHITE and BLUE ear plugs as the added hearing protection with each order - who'd have thought such a thing was available, eh?

BLOW THE LIES AWAY!

Thanks so much,

symbolman
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nostamj Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Aug-24-03 03:27 PM
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11. i just put the "WhistleStop" link on the ?W homepage

it may be only a 1000 hits a day right now but...

watch for some post-Labor Day actions. (whistles optional but encouraged!)
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symbolman Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Aug-24-03 03:35 PM
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14. Thanks nostamj!
Really appreciate it.. wow, I wonder if we COULD get a Million Whistle Blower March on the White HOuse in Honor of Sally Baron?
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nostamj Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Aug-24-03 04:05 PM
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20. i have a chance to pitch this tomorrow on ieamerica
Guy James is doing 3-5 (Joe Conason and Mario Cuomo are the guests). I'm supposed to do a call-in in the second hour.

Will try to give this a plug as I'm holding off until after Labor Day for a new 'push' with ?W.

speaking of which, the Gallery keeps growing:



by tbhpolitoon
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symbolman Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Aug-24-03 04:11 PM
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21. Give us a headsup
on your push and we'll choose a nice graphic from your stable and promote it at TBTM..

As for promoting the Whistle Ass Campaign on Guy's show - You know I can't say no to you :)

thanks,

great stuff
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nostamj Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Aug-24-03 04:15 PM
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22. i promise you'll know

the 'push' will be entirely focused on MEDIA events/actions. specifically, getting the ??? (or ?Ws) on camera wherever/whenever but especially, to kick off, the morning shows that film in NYC...

basically, it isn't enough to ?W if the MEDIA refuses to ?W
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bpilgrim Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Aug-24-03 06:24 PM
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42. don't forget the ?!! shirts ;-)

http://mall.globalfreepress.com/foundation.cgi/00063.html

only sold 8 so far and we are pretty desperate for funding =(
(but i know i ain't much of a marketeer.)

gl, i'll be listening and cheering on from the sidelines. :toast:

peace
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grasswire Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Aug-24-03 03:34 PM
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13. here...
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symbolman Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Aug-24-03 03:38 PM
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16. Thanks grasswire
those are good, but nothing says BUSH MUST GO like a 100 decibel Police Whistle -- we are making clear stickers to put on the one shown at TBTM --

You are a great resource, always have been here!
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grasswire Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Aug-24-03 04:29 PM
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25. oh good idea....clear stickers!! (eom)
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gristy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Aug-24-03 03:34 PM
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12. what a racket
Do you know how damn LOUD that is going to be? Not sure that is going to be an effective "message" for anti-bush protesters.

I mean, sure, call bush* a whistle-ass. But thousands of protesters all blowing whistles? Most will not "get" the joke. And like I said, what a racket.
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dmr Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Aug-24-03 03:37 PM
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15. No one 'gets' anything until they learn about it
I think it's pretty damn brilliant and effective!

Am sure there will be plenty of Whistle Ass protest signs just in case! LOL

:)
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GoldenOldie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Aug-24-03 03:39 PM
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17. Whistle for Democracy
Fabulous idea! Just think of all the thousands of protestors that have been corralled far enough away so as not to displease his highness as he enters town. They can now have whistle's - imagine thousands blowing, millions blowing accross America.

Wonder if Asscroft will declare them to be security violations?

What a difference even one person can make - even after death.
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symbolman Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Aug-24-03 03:50 PM
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18. Buzzflash has picked up on it
Very cool, we owe a lot to Buzzflash, outside of the DU it's the greatest on the web for attitude and info..

as an aside I just donated to the DU and it sure feels GOOD, you should do it too!

Thanks for the help and thanks to DU!
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americanstranger Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Aug-24-03 03:58 PM
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19. And while we've got your attention....
Check the radio show!

http://www.takebackthemedia.com/radio.shtml

And now, back to our regularly scheduled whistle promo. :)

-as
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HalfManHalfBiscuit Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Aug-24-03 04:18 PM
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23. What does "whistle-ass" mean?
Never heard of the term.
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RUMMYisFROSTED Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Aug-24-03 04:24 PM
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24. Nutshell:
Obituary mentions that woman refered to Chimp as "Whistle Ass."

Family asks that memorials go to group that would oust Shrub.

God rest her soul.
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grasswire Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Aug-24-03 04:33 PM
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26. meet Sally Baron
Would it be wrong for someone to photoshop the picture of Sally so she's blowing a generic whistle?

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symbolman Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Aug-24-03 04:43 PM
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27. Personally I wouldn't mess with her image
We think that people should make signs with this pic on it.. at first I thought we should include a tag with the whistle that has her pic on it but once I realised the space and print limitations imposed I thought it would just make her look unattractive and we don't want that..

She was a fine, smart and pretty lady and we want to keep her that way.. but we DO want to work with her last wishes and Whistle Blow the LIES out of Washington..

We'd love to organize something in her honor, we are writing to lots of people, we'll see what shakes out..

I bet she's gonna be smiling up there when a bunch of people start with the "racket" :)
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pink_poodle Donating Member (605 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Aug-24-03 04:48 PM
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28. Can I buy one up here in Canada???? I can pay pal................
I tried to send a pay pal but it is only accepting my brother's address in FLA. Thanks if you can e-mail me!!!!
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symbolman Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Aug-24-03 05:13 PM
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30. However the Paypal works
We'll make sure you get one.. send us an address for yourself and who your brother is..

we don't want to neglect our brothers and sisters in Canada - but when is Bush coming there?

Doesn't he have to many DUIS to be allowed in Canada? :)
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pink_poodle Donating Member (605 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Aug-24-03 05:29 PM
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36. hee hee!!! Okay, I'm sending a pay pal and a note to you..............
I really must have one of these because I just hate that bastard and would love nothing more than to see him out of office - for the sake of the world, you know. Thanks!!!! This is a brilliant idea!!!
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symbolman Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Aug-24-03 05:40 PM
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40. Got you covered PP
ALL set to go, mediababe has it under control,

many thanks,

symbolman
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pink_poodle Donating Member (605 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Aug-24-03 06:39 PM
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44. I hope we have a protest again soon up here so I can show it off! Thanks!
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shirlden Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Aug-24-03 05:13 PM
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29. Made my contributation
and looking forward to getting my whistle which I intend to blow loud and long in honor of Sally.


:bounce: :kick:

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symbolman Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Aug-24-03 05:16 PM
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32. Thanks shirlden!
Remember, the louder you blow the better Sally can hear it :)

Maybe in a few months we'll see pics of Bush on Yahoo with ear plugs in his ears giving speeches that can't be heard :)
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Junkdrawer Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Aug-24-03 05:16 PM
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31. Cool. I'l have to keep it away from my 9-yr-old...
Maybe I'll use it when I ride my bike in traffic. :evilgrin:
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blm Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Aug-24-03 05:19 PM
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33. This is a VERY LOUD whistle.
You'll definitely want to keep it away from kids.
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symbolman Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Aug-24-03 05:24 PM
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34. Plus you don't want to take kids to protests
since cops seem to think it's okay to mace them now..

disgusting..

yep, this is a police style whistle - would be good in traffic and in front of the White House :)
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Karenina Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Aug-24-03 05:39 PM
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39. EAR PROTECTION!!!
EAR PROTECTION!!!

WEAR IT and sick a few pairs in your pocket for fellow travellers. They dont take up much space. Do NOT take small children into an enviroment where lots of these things are calling for the end of the *whistle ass regime. Let's bust the *cabal eardrums, NOT our own.

EAR PROTECTION!!!
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Spazito Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Aug-24-03 05:26 PM
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35. If I make a donation of 50 dollars US, can you...
take 5 whistles to the next protest and hand them out in Sally's memory rather than send them to me?
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symbolman Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Aug-24-03 05:33 PM
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37. Sure Spazito!
Santa Barbara okay to hand them out? There's a lot of people going to weekly protests here..

I'll Personally hand one out to the Mayor of Santa Barbara..

He's hitting the west coast a lot lately, we think he's secretly stumping for Ahnold..

We'll get them into good hands and healthy lungs :)
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Spazito Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Aug-24-03 05:39 PM
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38. Santa Barbara is perfect!
Edited on Sun Aug-24-03 05:59 PM by Spazito
On my way to contribute and thanks!

Edit: Payment done, unclicked mailing address so you don't send anything to me, hope the whistles catch on big time!!!

2nd Edit: Need to kick in brain before typing, what I meant by not sending anything to me was referring to the whistles, getting anything but letters across the border can be a pain sometimes for the sender.
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symbolman Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Aug-24-03 06:42 PM
Response to Reply #38
45. Well, you can still PM me
and I can make sure you get something for your generosity!

We really appreciate your assistance in removing this stain from our country :)
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blm Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Aug-24-03 06:28 PM
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43. You are a sweetheart.
.
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nostamj Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Aug-24-03 06:21 PM
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41. a kick in the whistle-ass n/t
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obietiger Donating Member (438 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Aug-24-03 06:46 PM
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46. Whistles a great idea
This thing can just keep growing - whistles at every protest, signs with "whistle ass" in large letters - it will become a catch phrase!
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symbolman Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Aug-24-03 07:16 PM
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47. Wonder if Bush
has heard that he's a Whistle Ass yet?

He'll be getting out those Presidential ear plugs - -he can keep them in that stupid over sized Belt Buckle he's so proud of..

Like I said before tho, He's got the Hat, the Belt Buckle, the Boots but YOU NEVER SEE HIM NEAR A HORSE -- why?

I'm willing to eat a new york phone book if someone can prove to me that he's not afraid of Horses or that they HATE him...
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nostamj Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Aug-24-03 08:21 PM
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49. i thought it was well known that

TMHMOE was afraid of horses.

(they don't understand simple English)
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peekaloo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Aug-24-03 08:10 PM
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48. WooHoo
money order will be on its way.......:loveya:
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symbolman Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Aug-24-03 08:36 PM
Response to Reply #48
50. Hey, that works too
I should put the snail mail addy on the same page!

Thanks!
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peekaloo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Aug-24-03 08:44 PM
Response to Reply #50
51. credit card is growing love handles
or I'd do the PayPal thingie. Plus it's a way to say thanks for the wonderful job you guys are doing.

:kick:
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Booster Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Aug-24-03 08:51 PM
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52. Bought two...
and a t-shirt from Global Press. The whistles will blow loudly for Sally Baron, and everytime it sounds I will think of her. Great idea, guys. Get more of this stuff out there because Bushies' downfall will be historical.
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symbolman Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-25-03 01:43 AM
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56. I really do
think that Sally Baron is going to make history.. she's struck a chord and this proves that if Bush has any support at all it's a mile wide and an inch deep..

Blow the lies out of the White HOuse!
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symbolman Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Aug-24-03 09:23 PM
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53. Just wanted to thank
everyone for their contributions - it really makes a difference - you wouldn't believe our web bill for hosting all the animations we create to try and bring down the clown in the White House..

it all helps, every penny...

a Big thanks to all :)
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nostamj Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Aug-24-03 10:53 PM
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54. sent a PP

will try to send one on to the ?!! people. (will accessorize ianbruce's t-shirt design nicely)
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symbolman Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-25-03 11:24 AM
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59. ian bruce
is an amazing person, great designs just flow from him... I better give him a whistle and see what he's up to :)
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Isome Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Aug-24-03 11:08 PM
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55. Great idea!
I have a bullhorn (came in handy during DC's anti-war march), but those things aren't always allowed. A whistle on the other hand...

It would be fantastic! There could by chants puncuated by shrill, syncopated whistleblowing. I can hear it now. And, to top it all off, it's easily concealed in case the authorities decide the noise level is too high.
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symbolman Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-25-03 10:26 AM
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57. monday morning
bump
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blm Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-25-03 10:38 AM
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58. and another
thanks patriots.
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kispoko Donating Member (411 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-25-03 12:22 PM
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60. what about clickers?
yeah.... what about clickers? not instead of, but as an addition to, perhaps.

i would imagine people might get a little winded after awhile blowing whistles. but clickers.... not only does it not get tiring, it's kind of addicting after awhile :P

you can get 'em in bulk for about .75 cents a piece, too. not bad
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demobabe Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-25-03 03:14 PM
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61. clickers
those are great noise makers - boy are they ever annoying. :)

but the "blow the whistle" idea is key here... i would love to see a million people blowing whistles and clicking clickers all at once!
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