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Deja Q Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-19-05 09:11 PM
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Got a call from the People for the american way
The same outfit that wanted money from me 5 months ago when I told them I did not give them my number, et al.

Yes, I know who * is supporting.

And it's amazing how quick they want to end the conversation when you tell them you're about to lose your job. O8) The wonderfulness of money...
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katinmn Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-19-05 09:15 PM
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1. that never fails to get solicitors off the phone very fast
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democracyindanger Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-19-05 09:15 PM
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2. I don't begrudge good groups like PFTAW doing what they need to
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teach1st Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-19-05 09:15 PM
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3. They are good folks, though...
...and they do help fight the good fight.

http://www.pfaw.org/pfaw/general/

Well worth donating to when you do get some money.
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mandyky Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-19-05 09:17 PM
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4. PFAW does not support Bush
PFAW is the organization started by Norman Lear. I believe Ralph Neese is the current head and co-founder. They are running the keep the fillibuster ads.
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Lannes Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-19-05 09:19 PM
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5. Unfortunately it is the American Way
No money no voice.
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Frances Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-19-05 09:20 PM
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6. Ralph Neas is a good guy
and People for the American Way is a good organization. I have donated a few dollars to them in the past. They are very anti-Bush.
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Maat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-19-05 09:27 PM
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7. I'm a member and I donate!
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NMMNG Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-19-05 11:07 PM
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8. I donated to them a month or so ago myself
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Maat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-20-05 09:09 AM
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9. The have good legal eagles working for them ..
and they have done excellent research on rightwing organizations.
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