"There are many new pledgers without jobs, pledging to support Free Republic. There are "old" pledgers without jobs, and they are maintaining their pledges!" Thanks, Grampa Dave. Great thread, great comments and great ideas. And lots of dedicated FReepers sending donations. Thank you one and all. I really admire the determination and generosity, but I would like to ask people to please not send money that is needed for other things.
FReegards to all,
Jim Robinson
Jim, from the replies that I got yesterday, it appears that with many of us, supporting Free Republic is a basic requirement/need! That requirement is being budgeted right there with other primary budget needs! That is really amazing to me and had a big impact on me! They/we don't even want to consider life without Free Republic!
However, having said that, like you, I urge people to care for their family first in times of need!