BTW, I'm A Real Person

[AsherHeimermann]

Some people here think that I'm not a 14 year old. My name is Asher heimermann from Wisconsin. I'm active in poltiics and government. I did not know that I could not let people know that I have a fundraising goal for Senator Obama's campaign. I'm sorry if I made anyone upset.

Check out this interview if you don't believe me:

http://www.todaystmj4.com/features/specialassignment/15808392.html

[polichick]

1. Welcome to DU Asher - cool name!

[rucky]

2. It's cool what you're doing...

but it's better to go with one thread and keep it kicked. People don't take kindly to multiple posts on the same topic.

[graywarrior]

3. You rawk.

[NightWatcher]

4. rock on Ash! and welcome to DU, btw, how'd you find out about us?

[rzemanfl]

5. The link doesn't work. I am wondering about the "Bob" thing

and why you didn't respond to my "Where in Wisconsin?" question. I didn't ask for your address. You could have responded with "Langlade County" "Milwaukee suburbs" something like that. The wikipedia thing really raised some eyebrows.

[AsherHeimermann]

8. Comment from Asher Heimermann

I live in the City of Sheboygan in Sheboygan County. Its near Milwaukee and Green Bay.

[elehhhhna]

9. WAY TO GO, asher! I read about you. Even been to Sheboygan...

I've got a load of inlaws in Pembine, Wi.

Welcome & GO PACK!!!

[elehhhhna]

10. "and a little child shall lead them" k&r!

[rzemanfl]

14. I used to live in Manitowoc, which is nearer than either. There is

an old song that refers Sheboygan, most people have heard of the town.

Mention my name in Sheboygan
It’s the greatest little town in the world
Just tell them you’re an old friend of mine
And every door in town will have a big welcome sign
So mention my name in Sheboygan
And if you ever get in a jam
Just mention name, I said mention my name
But please don’t them where I am

Mention my name in Paducha
It’s the greatest little town in the world
I know a gal there you’ll simply adore
She was Miss Patoka back in 1904
So mention my name in Paducha
And if you ever get in a mess
Just mention my name, I said mention my name
But please don’t give them my address

Mention my name in Tacoma
It’s the greatest little town in the world
I know the big shots in the City Hall
They even got my picture on the post office wall
So mention my name in Tacoma
And if you ever get in a spat
Just mention my name, I said mention my name
But please don’t tell them where I’m at
Please don’t tell them where I’m at!

[Taverner]

43. Simply U Rock

[LSparkle]

6. Welcome to DU! Asher was my #1 name to use if I ever had a son

which I didn't, unfortunately.

:yourock:

[gateley]

7. I'm so glad you're here, Asher -- and so impressed with your interest

and dedication to politics.

You'll be burned out by the time you're 19! :7

:hi:

[eleny]

11. Good job and welcome to DU!

[Happyhippychick]

12. Warning: here comes the Jewish mother in me

I don't think it's a good idea to post your full name and location on any public website. If my kids did it I would be furious. Please edit to take out this information, there are lunatics everywhere. I'm surprised that you would use your first and last name as a username - it's the first thing I've taught my kids never, ever to do.

End of Jewish mother lecture.

[AsherHeimermann]

13. And...

My official website is www.AsherHeimermann.com and I'm already in the public spotlight because of my involvement in politics and for my radio show. But thanks anyway!

[polichick]

16. Nevermind

[WilliamPitt]

71. Some of us have been doing it for years.

Boston.

;)

[LWolf]

15. Most of us are real people when we're not at the 'puter.

;)

I don't know what you did to make people upset. I didn't see the problem, whatever it was.

Perhaps a conflict with the DU fundraising for Obama? :shrug:

Obama campaign stuff belongs in GDP; other than that, I don't have a problem with it.

Welcome to DU.

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[AsherHeimermann]

20. Well...

The campaign has not said anything but they know my fundraising ideas. Again, I'm not making one dollar. All of the money that I raise goes directly to the campaign.

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[LostinVA]

38. lol

[Blue Diadem]

39. Redstone, Here's a link on how it is done

http://my.barackobama.com/page/outreach/login/main


http://www.barackobama.com/index.php

If you scroll down and look to the left, you'll see the link to my.barackobama.com

If you donate through the thermometer at the OP's website it takes you to the official donation site for Obama. It just gives credit towards the fundraising goal of Asher Heimermann

As far as selling the stickers, I haven't read what Asher is doing with those. I do know you can buy them in quantity, 50/$5.00 and in the past I've always seen a donation given out when receiving any type of campaign sign/button/sticker/bumpersticker.

[Longhorn]

57. Please see post #59 below.

This member did exactly what you suggest before he ever posted here.

[CatWoman]

18. you're a treasure, Asher

welcome to DU :hi:

[silverweb]

19. Welcome, Asher!

My daughter was about your age when she first got politically involved, a college senior now and more deeply involved than ever. It's wonderful to see young people so invested in shaping your world now and for the future.

I hope you become a regular voice at DU and find many friends here. Keep up the great work!

[TexasObserver]

22. You're too damn honest to be anyone but who you say you are.

The average age here is 97, so when a kid shows up, it's big news, and some won't believe it.

You might turn out to be a very clever junior at M.I.T., but I suspect you're who you say you are. Even if you're not, why would I care? You're apparently supporting Obama, and that's what I care about.

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[TexasObserver]

25. that's why I advised him to contact admins and tell them what he is doing ...

... and ask them to tell him what he can and cannot do here (that was in the other thread).

I assume good motives until I have reason to do otherwise. If he is the person he represents himself to be, he should be welcomed, encouraged, utilized, and educated. There is a chronic nastiness that some DU members heap on new posters, routinely, usually assuming things that are completely unjustified. Why not err the other direction?

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[orleans]

56. omg! you're 97??

LOL!

[Marrah_G]

24. Self-delete

At least for a bit

[AsherHeimermann]

26. Not a scam

Why would I be running a scam? I've been interviewed by a major TV station and I would not do something like a "scam" while be active in politics. I have began to think that you people have an issue with young people involved in politics.

[Marrah_G]

27. self-delete

at least for now

[AsherHeimermann]

28. Humm...

I don't understand how many times I will have to say this but the money goes directly to the campaign.

DU has it's own personal fundraising page:

http://my.barackobama.com/page/outreach/view/main/du

And I have one too:

http://my.barackobama.com/asherheimermann

[Marrah_G]

30. I misunderstood.

You are new here. No one knows you. You started off by asking for donations.

Perhaps getting to know folks first would have been a better way.

If you are who you say you are, then Good job! Your parents raised an extrodinary kid.

And if you are who you say you are then I do apologize.

I think I may just been jaded from being taken in too many times.

[LostinVA]

35. Join the club at being jaded

[Gormy Cuss]

29. Welcome to DU and please take the advice of those who suggested that you clear your fundraising

with the admins of the site. You may be totally above board but scammers do appear here and elsewhere pretending to be someone else.

BTW, there are some great DUers who aren't much older than you and who were your age when they signed up. Your age isn't the issue.

[AsherHeimermann]

32. I already have...

contacted David and a few of the Mods. I have already had some contact with a Mod.

[LostinVA]

34. Skinner has stated publicly he prefers to be called Skinner on DU

Not by his given name. Just an FYI.

[AsherHeimermann]

37. I see...

I will keep that in mind. I did not know that. Thanks for letting me know.

[yardwork]

48. I thought that too but he used his real name in his thread about the new baby.

Maybe fatherhood is softening Skinner up!

[LostinVA]

51. Huh -- he even posted that a few months ago

[yardwork]

47. Skinner's been a little busy (see his thread on his new baby)

but I'm sure he'll get back to you. I believe you. You're doing good work!

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[AsherHeimermann]

31. I've Been Here Since Sunday

I have been active on DU since Sunday, June 27. Here is my first post to the community:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x3686228

[TheFriendlyAnarchist]

36. Hey, 16 here.

Yea, it happens on occasion, but you really just have to keep your eye on the issue you're discussing.

[Blue Diadem]

40. Hi Asher

It's good to see someone your age interested and involved in politics.

Don't get discouraged and don't let those who distrust deter you. They are correct though that any type of fundraiser has to have Skinner/the ADM's permission. Some of us are just grumpy sometimes and respond in ways that are accusatory instead of informative.

Just know that there has been some experience here when people presented themselves in one way and turned out to be something quite different.

And as a Mom/Grandma, I would worry about you using your full name. Do you know what freepers are?

[madokie]

42. Welcome to DU

I hope you like it here :-)

[madmax]

44. Welcome to DU Asher!!!!!

You rock young man! I'd be so proud to have a son like you.

[demobabe]

45. Welcome to the DU!

It's great to see what you're doing... I haven't been posting lately on the DU, so I don't know what's been going on here or what you've posted. But you do have to have a bit of a thick skin to hang out here. We get all types here, and respect is gradually gained on this board.

So welcome, and hope to see you posting more! Bravo for all you've done so far - I think it's fantastic!

:toast: (that's root beer for you!)

[lonestarnot]

46. You may be him, you may not be him, but if you are him, I will tell you again as I did when you

first introduced yourself here: :yourock: Asher Heimermann! :applause:

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[JackBeck]

50. Welcome to DU, buddy, and keep up the great work.

And don't mind the detractors. Most of them mean well because they were burned in the past, while others...well, I'll just let you figure out what their deal is on your own.

It does strengthen your character, though, when you've been subjected to their paranoid drama. If you think high school's rough, remember the nuance of all these social interaction lessons you are learning right now because they will come in handy during adulthood.

I wish I had possessed at your age the power to stand up with confidence and express my support for a candidate, even though I couldn't vote.

On the bright side, at least you'll be able to cast your first vote for Obama's second term!

[cbayer]

52. Mr. Heimermann has administrative approval to solicit contributions for the Obama campaign

I am confident that we will warmly welcome him and support his laudable efforts towards electing our next President, Barack Obama.

Thank you all

:toast:

cbayer
DU Moderator

[TexasObserver]

59. As Dr. Freud said, sometimes a cigar is just a cigar.

Sometimes a person is who they say they are, and have no sinister subtext.

This kid has been very open, and I'm glad site ownership is encouraging him and going to bat for him. We need 10,000 like him!!

[PatSeg]

53. Welcome to DU Asher

I encountered another young man about your age a while back and was very impressed with his involvement in politics. It is reassuring to those of us who see so much apathy among young people. Oh well, I'm sure the "grownups" called my generation apathetic too.

I look forward to seeing more from you in the future.

[JackBeck]

61. I get a lump in my throat anytime I hear

one of our kids call into Randi, Mike or Thom. They're always so intensely passionate about politics, especially the upcoming election!

[MonkeyFunk]

54. Welcome to DU!

Good luck with your fundraising!

[EFerrari]

55. Welcome, Asher. It's great to see you here.

:)

[Adelante]

58. Welcome to DU, AsherHeimermann

:hi:

[4_TN_TITANS]

60. Welcome Asher!

Maybe you'll bump into my 13 yr. old daughter here. She has full access to DU and even became a vegetarian based on posts she saw (damn you, DUers ).

This is the best place I've seen to get safe yet uncensored/unfiltered viewpoints and news. DUer's will expand your mind exponentially.;-)

[JackBeck]

62. K&R!

[RushIsRot]

63. Welcome Asher! Are you aware of, or have you met Ava? She's

another of DU's young treasures. No doubt you two would have much to discuss.

[AsherHeimermann]

65. Ava Who?

I don't know who you are talking about.

[Blue Diadem]

72. Here's the link to her webpage

http://www.peacetakescourage.com/page-home.htm

and a little bit about her here:

http://www.peacetakescourage.com/page-about.htm

She's been a member of DU for a few years now.

[Wizard777]

64. Don't let the skeptics get to you.

:headbang: :yourock: :headbang:

[blondie58]

66. wow- you are quite an extraordinary 14 year old!

my daughter- three years past the age of 14, was more interested in PS2 and guitar hero- with a dose of boys thrown in. She is bummed though, as she turns 18 the month of the election, but after the election so she can't vote.

You go, though Asher! Don't let the skeptics and the cynics bother you here.

Welcome to DU!!!

[AsherHeimermann]

67. Have You...

Thanks! Have you been able to check out my website (www.AsherHeimermann.com) yet?

[blondie58]

68. yeah, and I think that it is really cool!

Now here is Ava- another of our younger members- http://journals.democraticunderground.com/Ava
She started a site called "peace takes courage". Again, it is great to have you on board. Don't mind all of the profanity or the nitpicking. Some people just like to ruffle your feathers- and then we do get some freepers aka/ Republicans who like to come to the site and stir up trouble.

[AsherHeimermann]

69. Humm...

Thank you so much! As far as Ava, I already know her and I've been in contact.

[WildEyedLiberal]

70. Funny how none of the people who ran around this thread posting their snide insinuations

bothered to reply to the mod confirming that this is legit.

Some people here are hateful and toxic. Your thread seems to have attracted a couple. Don't let the bastards get you down and welcome to DU. I'm young too, although nearly a decade (!) older than you. I'm a bit burnt out on politics now, but I remember being as idealistic and eager as you, and I wish you all the best. Hold on to that youthful hope as long as you can, because it's a beautiful thing.