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?

[rintense]

I'd be happy to design it!

[dubyagee]

Sounds great to me. How about Old North State freepers?

[CyberCowboy777]

Thanks so much mhking!

You have any ideas or comments on such a venture?

If we had enough folks involved the amount from an single person would not have to be much.

Small individual effort; Large effect.

What of other possible effects? Other than showing support for the War on Terrorism and our Troops?

[CyberCowboy777]

Thanks for the ping....

[RedBloodedAmerican]

Let's ask McAuliffe for help; he has some extra bucks from stock sales.

[Constitution Day]

I will look into it, but $71K sounds like a lot to me.

[Constitution Day]

Old North State FReepers, your thoughts?

[Constitution Day]

Ping for other NC Freepers!

[CyberCowboy777]

We may find a sugar daddy.....Until then

Do you think we can find 1500 to 2500 people to spend 30.00 to 75.00 each?

And the more people interested the lower the per person price becomes.

[HairOfTheDog]

I think it would get us some good press, and new members. There is no bad press possible I can see from an ad like this.

But it would have to be tacked on to the amount we would donate to FR anyway, and I am guessing there is a regular fundraiser coming up within the month. Heck... maybe if the *glitz" of the ad were tacked on to the regular FReepathon... more people would donate to pay for both, and all the FR donors names could be used.

[CyberCowboy777]

hey man...

Heads up..

Maybe your site can help with this as well.

You may have some contacts in other groups that may help.

[Bigg Red]

I think this is a brilliant idea! I would be willing to kick in some $, meager though they be.

[KSCITYBOY]

Yes ---- There are plenty of freepers and lurkers who would kick in a few bucks.

[Darlin']

Thanks for the ping, rintense.

Good idea, BigB.
I'll be delighted to contribute and to help with the fund raising.

[CyberCowboy777]

Downside to that may be the lack of outside help.

Though that will not matter if we can get enough Freepers on board.

[BlessedAmerican]

Count my $100 in !

[Bigg Red]

Thanks for the ping, friend. Great idea!

[Bigg Red]

btt

[Two-Bits]

Count us in. A hundred is alittle steep with hubby out of work but can swing $40.00. Let us know.....Two-Bits

[Bigg Red]

btt