Ad in response to "celebrities"?

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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?

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To: Iron Eagle

No thanks. The last time we did an advertising campaign I received way too much grief for our efforts and I swore never to do it again. Do not use FR to raise money for an ad.

Thanks,

Jim

90 posted on 9/23/02 4:47 PM Eastern by Jim Robinson

To: CyberCowboy777

No thanks. I just do not want people to use FR for raising funds for these kinds of projects.

107 posted on 9/23/02 5:00 PM Eastern by Jim Robinson

To: Eva

Doesn't really matter. But it convinced me that I never want to do it again. Thanks, Jim

145 posted on 9/23/02 7:26 PM Eastern by Jim Robinson

To: A_perfect_lady

Our own. I do not want to do it again. No thanks.

148 posted on 9/23/02 7:45 PM Eastern by Jim Robinson

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