Ad in response to "celebrities"?

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[TheBigB]

It seems as though several folks are interested in a suggestion I made on an earlier thread, regarding the fact that several second and third-tier "celebrities" have placed an ad in the NYT titled NOT IN OUR NAME. This ad castigates the Bush administration for the stance on Iraq, the WoT, and other things. I suggested we place an ad of our own. Here is my original post:

"How much would it cost...if we all chipped in...to buy one ad. With our names. And have it say up top, "YES...IN OUR NAME". We are not celebrities, nor entertainers, nor self-avowed "intellectuals"...we are Americans. Self-described Average Americans, who work day-to-day, salute our flag, pay our taxes and recognoze that America, as far from perfect as she may be, has always been Earth's shining light. That we, as a nation, have always been there, to defend freedom, to help feed the hungry, and yes, to protect the powerless. We've proven it, time and time again. Now the time has come for us to find out who are allies truly are. We are not the opinion-shapers, but we are the nation-makers. Yes Mr. President, do it...IN OUR NAME."

Who would be interested in this? Houmatt checked on some prices from USA TODAY...he says "For a full page color ad, it is $110,300. For B&W, $71,000. But you do get discounts if the organization is non-profit, 501 (c) 3 and/or you deal with the newspaper directly, not through a third party." Now get that price...at least $71K. I thnk to get enough donations, we'd need so many people to donate that we'd need a full-page ad for the names. I certainly couldn't afford to give too much myself. I'd love to do this, just to show the country that these half-baked "entertainers" aren't the only ones with strong opinions. But I ask...is it feasable? Could we raise enough? I just want opinions for now. What do y'all think, seriously?

[potlatch]

Just saw your comments, believe they have stopped replies to this thread! We'll see......

[potlatch]

I think I'm going crazy, a few minutes I got to this same thread, and all it had after each reply was VIEW REPLY!

[Cold Heat]

Are you logged in! :-)

[lonestar]

Count me in.

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

"A possible ping from you?"

Here you go!
I'm dammed sick and tired of the anti-war talk!
PING

[potlatch]

RE; Are you logged in?

Explain this to me - it had the whole post from the top??

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To: TheBigB

I'm in. Gotta fight the liberal elite!!!

2 posted on 9/23/02 11:54 AM Pacific by rintense

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To: TheBigB

$71k is probably out of the question. Not unless you find a sugar daddy

3 posted on 9/23/02 11:55 AM Pacific by AppyPappy

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To: 1bigdictator; zlala; fight_truth_decay; hgro; Two-Bits; Houmatt; Delphinium; Revelation 911; ...

bump

4 posted on 9/23/02 11:56 AM Pacific by TheBigB

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To: TheBigB

I'm in. Can't afford much, but I'll give what I can.

5 posted on 9/23/02 11:57 AM Pacific by MTRatt

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[PhilDragoo]

I get the New York Times for free--far more than what it's worth.

When Jane Fonda and Ed Asner look up from the bottom of the trash, it's a pleasure to give them coffee grounds and egg shells.

The New York Times is the product of the hate-America fairies--why give them revenue?

It's looked up to by cockroaches, and down on by FReepers such as yours truly.

Not a cent for the Gray Drag Queen, the Toilet Paper of Record, All Is Skewed To Fit Our Bent.

Let's roll over the clymers--we're the 68%--and rising.

[Cold Heat]

Explain this to me - it had the whole post from the top??

Either your cookie did not work or they locked the thread and then re-instated it. I dunno?

[Britton J Wingfield]

I'd kick in $100.

[woofie]

I'll sell my genuine Clinton Presidential Seal Condom and donate the proceeds....I also have a Clinton paper cut out doll book, but I might not be able to part with it

[Valin]

Thanks for the flag.
Sounds like a good idea, what next?

[potlatch]

I'm not savy enough to understand it. I can go back to every page of this post in my 'history', and get two versions - one has view replies [only]!!

Also, my notifier is coming up 'full screen', instead of a little box!! I think my computer has a ghost!! LOL

If anyone can explain it, please do, I need to log off for tonight.

[Cold Heat]

There have been times when my FR cookie failed. I actually thought I must have done a "bad". But, when I jumped out and closed the browser then popped back in, I was logged in again. I blame it on cookie confusion or whatever.

[rockfish59]

I wouldn't give any of them the time of day!
Even their small classifieds are a rip off!

[herewego]

bump for later Tonk- will see what we can do!

[Marine Inspector]

Count me in for at least $50.00.

Keep me informed.

Semper Fi

[Marine Inspector]

ping

[Pit1]

Are we going to get an address to send funds to? Sure would like to be involved.

Ping me or keep me involved.

USMC