I'm EATING my way to FReedom

self | 01/25/03 | dware

[dware]

That's right, I'm eating for FReedom. And I need your help.

I know, the FReep-a-thon is over, and was a huge success. I extend my personal gratitude to everyone that contributed to help keep the lights on here at Free Republic. You are a force to be reconned with.

Now, here's the deal: I have been doing research into the funding of the leftist extremist organizations (such as ANSWER) that have been supporting and even organizing the anti-war and pro-terrorist efforts here. One thing is certain - they have more than enough funding to 'keep the lights on'. In fact, they have thousands more at their disposal, to use to cram their socialist agendas down our throats.

If you're serious about winning the war against these communist SOB's, you have to understand that we need the same. There is no doubt that Free Republic has been the BIGGEST factor in turning the tide in our favor. But in order to keep it there, no, in order to move it forward, our favorite hang out on the web must be able to do more than keep the lights on.

It is up to us to provide the resources for Free Republic to become the greatest Conservative website on the 'Net. We need to be able to not only keep the lights on here at FR, but we need to be able to have resources at our disposal to stop the tide of anti-war, pro-terrorist groups such as ANSWER. And it can be done.

Here's where I come in. I am on a personal mission to see to it that the funding for FR doesn't just 'keep the lights on'. To that end, I will be doing something weird, strange, out of the ordinary or just plain crazy every fundraisiing quarter to help the effort.

For my "first trick", I am eating. Not just anything, though. I will be eating mussels for pledges this Feb. 8, 2003 at a local Chinese buffet. This is not the first time I have done this. The last time, I ate 75, on a dare (and for the cost of me & my family's dinner).

This time, I am shooting for 100. Here's where you come in. I am asking that you pledge any amount you feel comfortable with for each mussel I am able to eat. So far, pledges total about $10.85/mussel, which means that if I reach my goal, $1,085.00 will be going to Free Republic.

The pledges have ranged from .10 up to $2.00 per mussel, so feel free to pledge what you can afford. If that's a penny, so be it. If it's a dollar or more, that's good too. Whatever you pledge, just pledge it.

After I have completed my 'stunt', I will be posting pics here on FR of the event. Colorado FReepers are encouraged to attend, as I will need someone to officiate and verify the final results. The event will take place at the Grand China restaurant on 28 Road & North Avenue in Grand Junction, CO, at 1300 hours on February 8, 2003. Later that night, gathered FReepers are invited to attend the official FReeping of "Bowling for Columbine", which will be show that day at the Avalon theater.

Pledges will be notified of the results, and asked to send their total amounts directly to Jim.

If you have questions about this event, please FReep mail me, or email davidware2002@yahoo.com. Thanks for your time, and continued support of FR.

[Slip18]

I hope everything came out okay in the end. That's a lot of dogs.

[Xthe17th]

Naaah, Clintigula sez this is the perfect stuff fer puttin on yer muscle:

And Monica sez it tastes good too! Careful though, it may stain your clothing.

The Presidential Hot Sauce. Use With Caution Limited Edition Red Savina Habanero, Cayenne & Chipotle Chilies, Garlic, & Lime Juice Heat Level 10. Blair's Blown Away Hot Sauce

[Harmless Teddy Bear]

The following announcement is from the President of the Council of Bears Smoky T. Bear.

Good evening. Today the Council met in emergency session to consider our response to the “Snuggles Matter”

The facts of the matter before us are as follows;

Snuggles the Terribly Cute and Soft Bear, here after referred to as “Snuggles” was taken a few weeks ago by a group known as “The FR Fund Raising Crew” to be used as a hostage. The price of his release was set at $65,000.00 USD. This amount was raised on 1-23-03. They requested 100 new monthly donor. This goal was also met. When asked when Snuggles would be allowed to go free a member of this group, known as “Brad’s Gramma” announced that Snuggles would not be released. A demand for more money was made. Another $1,674 was raised. Still their demands increase. Appeals to their better nature, family feeling and honor have been met with cold rebuffs and repeated demands for more money.

While the taking of hostages for fund raising is a long and proud tradition never has there been a case where the bearnappers have refused to release their prisoner afterwards. This kind of behavior puts the whole system in jeopardy.

We have decided that this can not be allowed to continue. An appeal will be made Jim Robinson to use his influence to secure the release of Snuggles. This is the lowest point yet in Human and Teddy Bear history since the pact of 1902 was signed.

For over 100 years we have cared for young human cubs, bravely fighting monsters under beds and in closets. No boogieman has ever gotten a child on our watch and we have lost track of how many "things that go bump in the night" we have destroyed. Much stuffing has been shed, button eyes lost and limbs pulled off and yet we have never wavered in our duty.

But never before has a bear been taken and then held after the ransom has been paid.

We thank those people who are helping in the campaign to free Snuggles. It is these people who give us hope that a peaceful solution may be found.

Thank you. Good night and God bless America

[mystery-ak]

LOL...sign my name to your petition.....FREE SNUGGLES

[EdReform]

Half-time Mussel Bump!

[Brad’s Gramma]

The rules have changed and we're demanding more monthly donors, no matter HOW high up the chain of command you go. Abandon the lunacy of your quest or the bear becomes.....

[Brad’s Gramma]

What does that mean....someone else you have captured or?

Read whatever you want to into it. Just take it as a warning of how serious we are.

[Harmless Teddy Bear]

How many more?

[Brad’s Gramma]

I haven't a clue. Grampa Dave might know......

I'd imagine, many many many more. Then we'd NEVER have to do a fundraiser again, freeing Jim and John to let their creative juices flow.

So, you see, the taking of the bear was necessary.

[Mo1]

Professional Chef and kindhearted host carlo3b's Clinton Legacy Cookbook...two years in the making - all profits go to Free Republic.

I got my Clinton Legacy Cookbook and LOVED IT!!!

[Harmless Teddy Bear]

Unacceptable. What guarantee do we have that you will give him back even then? There are rules you know. And you have broken them by keeping after your demands were met. I am sure you thought the cause was just but now, you see, we can't trust you.

If he comes to harm while in your care things will go very badly for you and those who conspired with you. And we will find you. You can run but you can’t hide. Remember we are everywhere…

even in the space program.

There is no place beyond our reach.

[Brad’s Gramma]

Sigh!!!!! That means I'd have to actually cook, eh?

[Brad’s Gramma]

Whoops. Wrong Teddy. BRB

[Mo1]

Sigh!!!!! That means I'd have to actually cook, eh?

I can't cook but I still loved it .. it gives me hope that I can actually do it

it has recipes from Carlos and other Freepers, tips for cooking, freepers posts

It's really a good book IMO

[Harmless Teddy Bear]

That one you can keep! In fact keep him are far away from us as....No Cupcake! DON'T! It is only a pictu....

[Mo1]

I think I found the bear

[Ragtime Cowgirl]

I hesitate to suggest this - knowing how hard you're working to free Snuggles - but are you sure that Snuggles hasn't come to identify with his captors and that he isn't now acting as Gramma's accomplice - perhaps even a partner?

Or....maybe the Granny iced him. )C:

[Ragtime Cowgirl]

I got my Clinton Legacy Cookbook and LOVED IT!!!

I'm still digging up loose change from the couch, but I hope to join your happy band of cookbook owners some day. (^:

[Harmless Teddy Bear]

Great! Just Great! Because of you I have to get a new computer.

Thank goodness I have another one as a back up.

[Brad’s Gramma]

Good Grief, Mo, now you've gone and done it. Don't you remember how Jim told us NOT to make it known that we've needed the bear to go out and raise funds, no matter WHAT?! Gosh, I sure hope no one puts two and two together. BTW, who's.... uhhhhhhh... managing the money that the bear is making?