DU Challenge... Give Me 25 Names..I'll Donate For Them

[Binka]

If I donate for them will you add to the pot? I will give DU $10 up to 25 names. I am in this for my son Ben....he is alive and out of IRAQ because DU loved him to safety. So I am willing to donate $250 to DU for 25 strangers....so you out there that have a few bucks....are you willing to pay it forward?

Love it out folks. Love it out!

[OPERATIONMINDCRIME]

1. I'm with ya. How do we add to the pot?

[Binka]

3. With Each Name I Will Just Donate To DU

Thanks for your support! You newbies are great!!!

[OPERATIONMINDCRIME]

5. Dear Binka,

I want you to know I've been lurking here for some time. I read all about your son, read all of your threads, and updates from your ghost writer (shame on me, I forget the relation), and had your son in my prayers. This is my first chance to post to you, and want you to know how incredibly thankful I was to hear he was ok and out of harms way.

I have two, 2 yrs and 3 months. I couldn't imagine. I just couldn't imagine.

My heart is with you and your family and I sincerely wanted you to know that.

[niyad]

2. binka, I just wanted to say how glad I am to hear that your son is out of

iraq. prayers and good thoughts continue as long as needed.

[Binka]

8. Thanks Love

I am just home from Bethesda and I am drowning in a river of tears. Tired and hurt and broken and missing my son so much....

[niyad]

40. if you need anything, just email me, okay? even at a distance, there

are things I can do as a reiki master.

[babylonsister]

4. Ahhh, Binka! So happy to hear Ben is doing okay, and that's a

really nice challenge to aid DU. "What goes around comes around" and "Karma" does work! Hugs to you, Ben, your husband who kept us in touch, and your other kids who you graciously shared with us!
:grouphug:

[applegrove]

6. Oh you are a good egg - sharing your luck with all!

[lady raven]

7. Binka, Thank God Ben is back!!!!!!!!!! and this is so sweet of you

[Binka]

10. Come On Folks Give Me Some Names!

I am trying to raise money for DU!

[Broken_Hero]

24. here's two names...

my own, and my wife's signature name TurtleLowe..I'm petersond...we are both now on DU, me since May of this year, my wife just got on about a month ago, maybe less.

[texpatriot2004]

9. Thank you Binka for your generosity. I can't really afford to give

right now. I love DU. I loved the pictures of Ben in the crown. He's a handsome fellow your Ben. Wow, and she's a pretty woman...nice of her to visit.

He looks good Ben does. Thanks so much for the pictures, they speak volumes.

Hope he never, ever has to go back to that wretched war. So glad he's alive and his wounds are healing (quickly I hope).

God's speed to you all right now. Love and light. TexPat

[Binka]

12. Give Me Names!

Who needs a star?

[mandyky]

16. I do

Every time my hubby has business problems DU seems to have a fund drive.

[OPERATIONMINDCRIME]

18. What's a Star? (cringing in ignorance hehe)

Would it be a good idea for names, maybe scan the list of Greatest threads for the authors who have contributed context to DU that makes us all so grateful to have this site?

[NYC Liberal]

19. The star next to people's usernames means they have donated.

Like the one next to mine. :hi:

Binka, maybe OPERATIONMINDCRIME would like one? :)

[OPERATIONMINDCRIME]

23. Thanks for the info NYC!

I have to donate discreetly. Wifey and I just put a hard budget together since today was her first day back at work after maternity leave and our two sons are now in full time daycare. It means we each have total visibility to what each other spend. I figure, if I send it to DU via money order, well, hehe.

[ContraBass Black]

20. I Do

College student who may move into massive financial crisis next week.

[texpatriot2004]

25. Here's a name "thefloyd" nm

[texpatriot2004]

28. Here's another one - "Seafan" nm

[texpatriot2004]

30. Justice is Comin...that's a good name

[captain beyond]

31. I do

Disabled and on fixed income.

[texpatriot2004]

35. WisebutAngrySara is a good name too. n.t

[texpatriot2004]

36. Babsbunny is a good name too nm

[Festivito]

43. If that was your picture, you should be a star.

Might be able to use one.
Miss that search function.

[niyad]

45. I do, as well, if you could.

[Corgigal]

11. What a wonderful gesture

I'm always short near the holidays because of the kids. I will be happy to pay it forward on the next DU donation push.

By the way, if your son is still single I have a nice 24 year old daughter he should meet. Or at least chat online with.

[Binka]

22. Send Me Her Email He Is Single And A Great Guy!

Honest and sweet as the day is long. I raised him really well.

[stepnw1f]

13. Very Nice Binka!

I just donated... kudos!

[seabeyond]

14. well binka good for you.

i was going to do this myself. i will wait a couple days, and see later if anyone wants a star. so much fun so much fun. you go girl

[BlueJazz]

15. Thank You Kindly..

[WannaJumpMyScooter]

17. I don't know when mine expires

but cash is tight around here for at least another year.

Thank you in advance.

[lumpy]

29. I could use one

I feel guilt for not donating, but everytime I am in a position to do so, it seems some family member is in need of help or some local charitable organization is in need. Story of my life. I depend on DU for my political fix and if someone wants to star me, thanks so much.

[bleever]

21. I suggest that texpatriot2004 would be a good person to donate for.

Texpat may be short of cash at the moment, but the energy and hope poured into DU makes this person a worthy nominee.

:thumbsup:


And what a great gesture, binka. Best wishes to you and Ben.

:hug:

[texpatriot2004]

26. That's very kind of you Bleever. Thank you so much for the

nice words and the gesture. I appreciate it.

[bleever]

27. The pleasure is mine.

:hug:

[Shadder]

33. I could sure use one

Thanks!

[MADem]

42. I agree, he is a great nominee, and has done so much for this site!

Binka, you are a sweetheart to think of others, like you always do.

I hope Ben continues to mend, bless him and you and your beautiful family.

[GreenPartyVoter]

32. Hey Binka. No name for ya but I got a hug for you and your boy

:hug:

I have sweet baby boys too, albeit a lot smaller and squeakier-voiced than yours. :)

[Stand and Fight]

34. Binka.... How about.... JoeyLiberal

JoeyLiberal.

He's a good strong liberal and a friend of mine. Like me, he's also a veteran and doesn't mind speaking truth to power. It's nice to have a progressive friend here in Oklahoma, and he definitely deserves a star. You're so great for doing this, and I'm happy to hear that your son is doing all right.

Best wishes to you and yours.

[Catherine Vincent]

37. That's very sweet of you Binka!

Just make sure you don't give the star to moles here. Tell everyone who wants a star to say something really nasty about *. If it's not nasty enough, they shouldn't get a star. :evilgrin:

[JohnnyCougar]

38. How about donating in the name of Grover Norquist?

We just gotta find his e-mail address to tell him "Thanks for your donation!!"

[texpatriot2004]

39. Did you get Babsbunny, WiseButAngrySara, Justice is Comin

thefloyd and seafan

[ancient_nomad]

41. How wonderful a gesture that you do!

I would so appreciate a star. Hubby lost job last drive and
I am disabled.
So happy many prayers were answered and your Ben is doing so
well. This will truly be Thanksgiving. God Bless you!

[SW FL Dem]

44. I just donated but I have a star already. Darn

I donate every quarter so I don't need the star. I should have given it to someone else. Mods, is that possible?

[fed-up]

46. Begging for a star, but can't pay it forward-working on counter-recruiting

here in my town.

http://www.newsreview.com/issues/chico/2005-11-03/news.asp
Up against the wall
Army uses chicanery to get student info



The good news is that I have word that after I spoke at our school board meeting last week the Army will NO LONGER be allowed to bring the rock climbing wall to the other high school campus in town and that any military coming onto that campus must be cleared through the principal!!!!

Thanks so much and I am so glad that your son is doing better. You sound like an awesome mom. {{{HUGS}}}

edited to add-Then again, maybe I don't need a donation in my name as I have a star, I don't really understand how this works..as I am still a sort of newbie and haven't read all the rules yet.

[newyawker99]

47. kick

:kick:

[ernstbass]

48. So glad Ben is safe!!

[Binka]

49. I Have BAAADDDD Jet Lag & I Am Moving Slow

I've only done three names so far but I will finish this up in the next 24 hours I promise. I have my list of 25 names taken from this thread. If someone else can give a few stars to names yet mentioned please carry on the tradition!

Peyton Loves Ben!



Butterfly on Her Head!

[Nordmadr]

50. While alot of the info I get on this board

frustrates the hell out of me. Many things I see here just make my heart full, and this is one fo those things. There are some truly amazing people here. Binka, you and your family inspire me.

From an Army/Navy vet to you and yours, may you have peace the rest of your days.

Olaf

P.S. I donated $10 yesterday.

[Theres-a]

51. I got one

Uppityperson.So,you get them a star,and I match with $10? Do I have this right?

[Theres-a]

52. Link

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=105&topic_id=4303702&mesg_id=4303702

[Binka]

54. Yeah!

That's the spirit!

[Theres-a]

56. Thanks!

Done.

[WindRavenX]

53. I hate to petition myself

But I'm one of the few science voices on the board, and I am a college student...I am in need of a donor =(

[IndyOp]

59. Hey - Look Who Has a Star!

I can empathize with the plight of college students - and I visit and enjoy the Science Forum even if I don't post there very often.

Be sure to use that scientific mind for good and not evil. Key to a good scientific mind: openness. Just my opinion...

:kick:

[Ontheinternets]

55. Hi binka,

I'm glad your son is okay.

[johnaries]

57. How about these names - GW Bush, Karl Rove, Dick Cheney, I L Libby,

and send them a little note that money has been donated in their names to DU. I'd love to see their faces!

[EFerrari]

58. Bill O'Reilly.

:rofl:

NO AIR FOR O'REILLY!

[w8liftinglady]

60. I'm with you,Binka

My son is out of action for 9 months after his surgery..which they haven't got around to doing yet.Hopefully,they won't stop-loss him.
I'll donate a star for someone.

[w8liftinglady]

61. Kicking to the next page..

[SidDithers]

62. Sign up Ben, Binka...

He's got alot of friends who don't even know him :)

Sid

[northamericancitizen]

63. Can I submit my name?

In exchange I promise to learn to write a better english.

And I should add that I will be eternally grateful to whomever will have the generosity of offering me a star.


lise

[Tom Yossarian Joad]

64. I already threw in a dime, can't afford much more and your post inspired

me to auction off a fun book here: http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=104x5371380

(J. Edgar's Commie propoganda from 1962)

Please bid! All funds go to DU!

[calimary]

65. There's always our beloved Khephra, nostamj, and Andy, and Mari333 -

her step-son AND her late husband.

In honor of Casey Sheehan?

That makes me feel like coughing up a little, too.

[Fescue4u]

66. That is wonderful news about your Son

I don't have any names for you, but thank god another one is safe.

[Binka]

67. How 'Bout Yours?

Still trying to get all names covered folks. After 11 names today my bank put the stop on my card. Now they understand what I am trying to do and will call me first next time they decide to hold my purchases.

As if some random freak was just madly charging DU to their credit card. Fuckwittage!

I have one last spot Fescue4U

[Fescue4u]

68. Gosh ok

I wasnt really fishing for one, but I gladly accept. Unfortunatly Im to broke to donate right now but I promise to pay it forward when I can.

Thank you. thank you very much

(btw, I have a Son name Ben as well, he's only 10, but its scares the daylights out of me to imagine him in some crazy war someday)

[Binka]

69. Ben Is A Great Name

Glad you have a Ben too! Star coming hold on!

[lies and propaganda]

70. you are amazing.

i have read your posts since Ben was hurt and you remind me so much of my own mom. It would become her new mission as it has yours, cheers to amazing mothers and the pretty great offspring they produce :)

Ben will be better, hes in so many heearts.

[BlueIris]

71. Um, Binka? Can I have my star renewed?

I'd do it myself, but I can't. I don't want it to die.

And I'm happy that you and your family are recovering nicely.

Thanks!