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2009 Q4 FReepathon. Target: $88,000 Receipts & Pledges to-date: $88,464
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Woo hoo!! Over the top!! Way to go FReepers and lurkers!! Thank you all very much!!


Announcing the DoughtyOne FReepathon Challenge
My own thoughts... | 10/08/08 | DoughtyOne

Posted on 10/08/2008 3:07:44 AM PDT by DoughtyOne

Over the last seven days FReepers have helped raise a good sum of money for the FReepathon.   I know it is greatly appreciated, but
we still have quite a ways to go.  I thought I might make it a little more interesting by launching a FReepathon Callenge.  Like a lot of
you, I have already made a donation for this FReepathon, but I'm willing to up that donation in the interest of getting this FReepathon
over in the quickest amount of time.

At this time I would like to announce the DoughtyOne FReepathon Challenge.

There are two ways for you to join the FReepathon Challenge.  You can read the rules and participate by making a donation at the level
of your choice, or you can join me to become a Charter Member of the FReepathon Challenge.

Here's how it works,  If you would like to participate in the challenge, just decide whether you would like to donate at the $10, $25, $50,
or $100 dollar level.  Once 100 FReepers have donated at that level, I will pay twice the amount each FReeper has paid in the highest
level that is reached.  If 100 FReepers donate at the $10 level, I will donate $25.   If 100 FReepers donate at the $25 dollar level, I'll donate
$50 dollars.  If 100 FReepers donate at the $50 level, I will donate $100.  If 100 Freepers donate at the $100 dollar level, I'll donate $200
dollars.  Remember, I will only pay double the highest level that reaches the 100 FReeper participation level.  And sorry, but I can only
pay twice the individual donated level, for the first 100 donations at that level.

If 100 FReepers pay at each level, $10, $25, $50, and $100, I will donate $200 dollars.  If 100 FReepers donate at the $10 level and 100 at the
$100, dollar level, I'll still donate $200 dollars.  If even ten FReepers pay out at a given level, I will match their single donation for the
highest category where ten have donated.  If folks chip in they'll get me to donate between $10 and $200 dollars more.  This is what I can
add to what I have already donated.

Now, if you would like to sign on to do a little more than just donate at these levels, you can contact me and ask that your name be added
to the list of Charter Members.  I will post that list as more FReepers join the challenge, by asking to become a Charter Member of the
DoughtyOne FReepathon Challenge.

Charter Members will join me by pledging to pay out just like I will when the Challenge is over, up to $200.  When the challenge is over,
I will formally announce the amount I will be paying under the terms of the challenge.  Charter Members will match my donation.

If some of you wish to join at a higher level than I can pay out, let me know and I'll come up with platinum, gold, or silver level Charter
Member categories.

Hopefully, we'll get a number of FReepers to sign on to donate to the Challenge.  On top of that, we'll hopefully get a number of FReepers
to sign on as Charter Members of the FReepathon Challenge.

I am going to set a time limit on this challenge.  The challenge will end on October the 15th at 12:01am.  That is roughly a week from now,
two weeks into the FReepathon.

FReepers, I hope you will join in and have some fun with this.  Lets all chip in and bump up this FReepathon.

Please document the donations you make between 10/08/08 at 3:00am and 10/15/08 at 12:01am.  Donations outside this time frame
will not qualify for this FReepathon Challenge.  Please do not document those on this thread.


Join the DoughtyOne FReepathon Challenge today.  Let's color in this pencil.  You can read about the challenge above.  Click the pencil
to donate, then enter the amount, date, and time of donation on this thread or in a FreepMail to me privately.  If you just made the donation,
mention that you did when you report the amount.  I'll use the time and date stamp of the report, as the official time of your donation.  If
you would like to be a Charter Member, but don't want your name posted on the forum, send me a private note.

Thank you.




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1 posted on 10/08/2008 3:07:45 AM PDT by DoughtyOne
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To: DoughtyOne

Okay, just did $100.


2 posted on 10/08/2008 3:29:03 AM PDT by DB
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To: DB

Ouch, that smarts! ;-)

Thank you.


3 posted on 10/08/2008 3:30:41 AM PDT by DoughtyOne (McCain, the Ipecac president... Obama the strychnine president...)
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To: DoughtyOne

See if I have this straight. If I want to participate, I make a donation and then post on this thread what amount I donated? Is that it?


4 posted on 10/08/2008 3:51:26 AM PDT by don-o (My son, Ben, reports to Parris Island on October 13)
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To: don-o

Yes. Or if you don’t want to post the info in public, you can send me a FReepMail.


5 posted on 10/08/2008 3:58:02 AM PDT by DoughtyOne (McCain, the Ipecac president... Obama the strychnine president...)
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To: DoughtyOne
Or if you don’t want to post the info in public, you can send me a FReepMail.

That's a point to emphasize, I think. Good on ya to try this out.

Also, folks need to know that a click on the pencil takes you right to the donation form.

6 posted on 10/08/2008 4:03:36 AM PDT by don-o (My son, Ben, reports to Parris Island on October 13)
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To: don-o

Thank you Don-O. I appreciate you mentioning those points.


7 posted on 10/08/2008 4:05:29 AM PDT by DoughtyOne (McCain, the Ipecac president... Obama the strychnine president...)
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To: DoughtyOne

can’t believe you posted this all up and down the sidebar


8 posted on 10/08/2008 4:18:25 AM PDT by RDTF (my worst nightmare is being on jury duty sequestered with 11 liberals)
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To: RDTF

Not being sure where Jim would like it to appear, I’ll leave it to him or the mods to adjust the listings. Thanks for the mention.


9 posted on 10/08/2008 4:20:04 AM PDT by DoughtyOne (McCain, the Ipecac president... Obama the strychnine president...)
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To: RDTF
can’t believe you posted this all up and down the sidebar

That is SO typical. A guy make the effort to help the fundraising along and here come the whiners.

Sheesh

10 posted on 10/08/2008 4:25:26 AM PDT by don-o (My son, Ben, reports to Parris Island on October 13)
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To: don-o

actually your attack posts is what is typical here


11 posted on 10/08/2008 4:26:06 AM PDT by RDTF (my worst nightmare is being on jury duty sequestered with 11 liberals)
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To: DoughtyOne

Kudos to you!

Long time monthly here. I really don’t watch most of the fund-raising threads, but this really caught my eye.


12 posted on 10/08/2008 4:34:35 AM PDT by FreedomPoster (Obama: Carter's only chance to avoid going down in history as the worst U.S. president ever.)
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To: DoughtyOne

I know that you all mean well, and it’s important to donate to FR in order to keep it fully functioning. But, right now, money really needs to go “even more” to conservatives running for political offices at every level! Do we really seriously want a capitalistic U.S., or do we really seriously want a socialistic U.S.? This is what the ‘08 elections are really all about! Giving money to FR is also indirectly taking it away from conservative candidates fighting for the continued survival of a capitalistic U.S.! If there’s a leftist majority in the next Congress along with a President Obama, then both the Fairness Doctrine will eventually be fully implemented and illegal immigrants throughout the entire U.S. will also eventually be legally allowed to vote in all future U.S. elections! These two things will succeed in eventually killing off all of “U.S. conservatism” as well as succeed in turning the entire U.S. into a third world socialistic country forever! Good-bye to “everything conservative”, including, but not limited to, the end of FR! Conservatives can get angry at me and get upset at me all they want, but these things will still eventually happen throughout the U.S.


13 posted on 10/08/2008 4:35:08 AM PDT by johnthebaptistmoore (Vote for conservatives AT ALL POLITICAL LEVELS! Encourage all others to do the same on November 4!)
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To: FreedomPoster

Thank you for the comments. I appreciate that you make monthlies and I thank you for it. Take care.


14 posted on 10/08/2008 4:40:48 AM PDT by DoughtyOne (McCain, the Ipecac president... Obama the strychnine president...)
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To: johnthebaptistmoore

Thank you for your comments John. I’m not going to fault you for your perception, and I’d appreciate it if folks would accept your comments and move on. If you aren’t inclined to join in on this, that’s okay.


15 posted on 10/08/2008 4:43:36 AM PDT by DoughtyOne (McCain, the Ipecac president... Obama the strychnine president...)
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To: DoughtyOne

Goodness gracious. Another vanity posted to News? :) $50.


16 posted on 10/08/2008 7:29:27 AM PDT by Doohickey (The more cynical you become, the better off you'll be)
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To: DoughtyOne

Well, somebody has to do $25, and I guess it’s me.

Thanks, DoughtyOne.


17 posted on 10/08/2008 8:00:15 AM PDT by AuH2ORepublican (Fred Thompson appears human-sized because he is actually standing a million miles away.)
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To: DoughtyOne

You have FReepmail from a multi-tasker.


18 posted on 10/08/2008 8:35:08 AM PDT by Former War Criminal
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To: RDTF; DoughtyOne
can’t believe you posted this all up and down the sidebar

I was going to donate $50....but your rudeness forced me up to $100. Excellent idea Doughty! Hope that one doesn't hurt you too bad, lol! And if it does...here's a hug...(((hug)))

19 posted on 10/08/2008 8:39:56 AM PDT by NoGrayZone (Michelle Obama...Queen of the Damned (courtesy of CougarGA7)
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To: johnthebaptistmoore
Giving money to FR is also indirectly taking it away from conservative candidates fighting for the continued survival of a capitalistic U.S.!

Not attacking....but we're all not on welfare here. The Lord believes if we only have a dollar to spare...we should give $2. FR is a very important tool...

1 - It gives Conservatives a place to come, share information and to help "spread the word"

2 - If you thought FR was not such an important tool in fighting liberalism, why are you a member?

3 - WHY are you a member?

4 - FR helps to keep Conservatism going. If you can't see that, you probably don't belong here.

20 posted on 10/08/2008 8:47:41 AM PDT by NoGrayZone (Michelle Obama...Queen of the Damned (courtesy of CougarGA7)
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To: RDTF

ALL FOR ONE AND ONE FOR ALL



21 posted on 10/08/2008 8:50:04 AM PDT by Lady Jag (DONATE NOW at https://secure.freerepublic.com/donate)
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To: RDTF

I am for those means which will give the greatest good to the greatest number.



22 posted on 10/08/2008 8:51:32 AM PDT by Lady Jag (DONATE NOW at https://secure.freerepublic.com/donate)
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To: johnthebaptistmoore


clickit



23 posted on 10/08/2008 8:54:30 AM PDT by Lady Jag (DONATE NOW at https://secure.freerepublic.com/donate)
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To: NoGrayZone

LMAO!


24 posted on 10/08/2008 8:57:08 AM PDT by RDTF (BO smells and eventually people do what's necessary to avoid it)
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To: RDTF
Your “laughter” is inappropriate, and kind of a weird response. Guess that's all you had.
25 posted on 10/08/2008 9:00:53 AM PDT by NoGrayZone (Michelle Obama...Queen of the Damned (courtesy of CougarGA7)
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To: NoGrayZone

I guess you’ve decided to go on the attack. How pathetic. I’m not taking your bait.


26 posted on 10/08/2008 9:03:44 AM PDT by RDTF (BO smells and eventually people do what's necessary to avoid it)
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To: RDTF
You started it....

Photobucket

Hahahaha, sorry, HAD to do it, lolol.

27 posted on 10/08/2008 9:11:58 AM PDT by NoGrayZone (Michelle Obama...Queen of the Damned (courtesy of CougarGA7)
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To: DoughtyOne

In an effort to get this highjacked thread back on track! :) Put me down for $25.


28 posted on 10/08/2008 9:15:24 AM PDT by ozarkgirl (Sarah Palin: pro-life, pro-guns, pro-family, anti-government corruption!)
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To: Doohickey

Thanks Dohickey. I appreciate your participation at the $50 dollar level.


29 posted on 10/08/2008 10:01:42 AM PDT by DoughtyOne (McCain, the Ipecac president... Obama the strychnine president...)
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To: AuH2ORepublican

Hey... thank you. Much appreciated.


30 posted on 10/08/2008 10:02:43 AM PDT by DoughtyOne (McCain, the Ipecac president... Obama the strychnine president...)
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To: Former War Criminal

Thank you FWC. FReepMail received and duly noted. Great job.


31 posted on 10/08/2008 10:03:55 AM PDT by DoughtyOne (McCain, the Ipecac president... Obama the strychnine president...)
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To: NoGrayZone

Oh nooooooo... another $100. I’m in trouble now. Heh heh heh.

Thank you. That was nice of you.


32 posted on 10/08/2008 10:04:58 AM PDT by DoughtyOne (McCain, the Ipecac president... Obama the strychnine president...)
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To: ozarkgirl

Thank you Ozark Girl. That’s great. I sure appreciate you and the other folks who have participated. Very nice.


33 posted on 10/08/2008 10:07:50 AM PDT by DoughtyOne (McCain, the Ipecac president... Obama the strychnine president...)
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To: DoughtyOne

Heeheee.


34 posted on 10/08/2008 10:14:06 AM PDT by NoGrayZone (Michelle Obama...Queen of the Damned (courtesy of CougarGA7)
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To: NoGrayZone

;-)


35 posted on 10/08/2008 10:28:33 AM PDT by DoughtyOne (McCain, the Ipecac president... Obama the strychnine president...)
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To: DoughtyOne
Hi D1,

Good to see you posting again and running with this challenge.

I just joined, with a one time donation, the Dollar A Day Club. Grab your check book my friend.

Greg Adams
Brownsville, TX

36 posted on 10/08/2008 1:08:48 PM PDT by ImpBill (Proud little "r" republican!)
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To: ImpBill

Good deal ImpBill. I appreciate it.


37 posted on 10/08/2008 1:20:01 PM PDT by DoughtyOne (McCain, the Ipecac president... Obama the strychnine president...)
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To: ImpBill

When I decided to cut back on the forum until after the election, I was envisioning a lot of debate about voting for McCain or not. It hasn’t turned out that way, so I’ve been able to remain active. I’m not trying to sell anyone on anything and they’re not trying to sell me. We’ve made up our minds and that’s okay.

You take care.


38 posted on 10/08/2008 1:22:01 PM PDT by DoughtyOne (McCain, the Ipecac president... Obama the strychnine president...)
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To: DoughtyOne
The only nay-boobs I have had directed at me are of the type that if I don't have anything positive to say to quit posting. Of course I didn't respond well to that. LOL
39 posted on 10/08/2008 1:41:11 PM PDT by ImpBill (Proud little "r" republican!)
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To: ImpBill

Good for you ImpBill. I don’t think we should rain on their parade. They’re going to be groaning plenty after McCain starts implementing his agenda. Let them take their medicine in peace. LOL


40 posted on 10/08/2008 1:48:09 PM PDT by DoughtyOne (McCain, the Ipecac president... Obama the strychnine president...)
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To: All
Here's the breakdown on the FReepathon Challenge
since early this morning:


$   10 - 1
$   25 - 3
$   50 - 1
$ 100 - 3

Seven more $100 takers and our Charter Members are on the line for at least $100 dollars.


Charter Members as of this time are:

DoughtyOne
MollyNMe



I really apprecaite those of you who joined the FReepathon Challenge.

A special thanks to you MollyNMe for joining us to become a Charter Member.

41 posted on 10/08/2008 2:35:15 PM PDT by DoughtyOne (McCain, the Ipecac president... Obama the strychnine president...)
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To: DoughtyOne

You better color me in. I am donating another $100.00 right now.


42 posted on 10/08/2008 2:40:09 PM PDT by freekitty (Give me back my conservative vote.)
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To: freekitty

Thank you FreeKitty. I think I’ve made this a little too personal. ;-) You folks seems to be having a little too much fun here.

That was nice of you.


43 posted on 10/08/2008 2:42:05 PM PDT by DoughtyOne (McCain, the Ipecac president... Obama the strychnine president...)
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To: DoughtyOne

You are very welcome. I just did it.


44 posted on 10/08/2008 2:42:55 PM PDT by freekitty (Give me back my conservative vote.)
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To: freekitty

Sorry, I didn’t click the pencil. I did it straight; but it’s for you.


45 posted on 10/08/2008 2:44:31 PM PDT by freekitty (Give me back my conservative vote.)
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To: DoughtyOne; Lazamataz
Well, the way I figure it, if I can donate $20 to help get Lazamataz's loud rude mouth back on, I can surely join this worthy challenge.

I'm in for $100 and put me on the Charter Member list. I'm up for it.

46 posted on 10/08/2008 2:49:08 PM PDT by houeto ("Drill Here! Drill Now!" & "Go Palin, Go!")
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To: mollynme; freekitty; houeto
I'd like to thank FreeKitty and Houeto for joining
the FReepathon Challenge as Charter Members:

The current Charter Members are:

DoughtyOne
MollyNMe
FreeKitty
Houeto


48 posted on 10/08/2008 3:00:02 PM PDT by DoughtyOne (McCain, the Ipecac president... Obama the strychnine president...)
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To: freekitty

That’s okay. The pencil would take you to the same screen.


49 posted on 10/08/2008 3:00:55 PM PDT by DoughtyOne (McCain, the Ipecac president... Obama the strychnine president...)
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To: DoughtyOne

You are welcome and thanks to the others too.


50 posted on 10/08/2008 3:01:07 PM PDT by freekitty (Give me back my conservative vote.)
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