Don't forget to donate in this week's fund drive! DU needs your help!

[Skinner]

First I want to thank everyone who has already donated during this fund drive, and thank all of our ongoing monthly subscribers. The fund drive has been going pretty well so far, so we've been trying not to bother you all with too many posts for money. But you're not totally off the hook. :)

If you haven't donated during this week's fund drive, I ask that you please take a moment right now to donate to DU.

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And of course, we'll continue to provide a meeting place where Democrats can get the news free from conservative bias, and discuss important issues with other like-minded individuals.

How much is Democratic Underground worth to you? Some days when I turn on the TV News, it seems like the country has gone completely insane and I'm the only one who sees it. Could you imagine what your life would be like without this amazing community of people? DU is like a lifeline for so many of us.

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David Allen
Democratic Underground Administrator

PS: I've got an inbox full of messages from people about the fund drive. I've responded to about a third of them, and I promise that I'm going to reply to the rest shortly. There are a lot so it's been taking a while. I'm sorry about that.

[Wickerman]

1. Donate now! Skinner's gonna double my salary if the goal's met early

That is so cool!

Lets see, 2($0.00 per hour x 10 hours a day)=

well, hell, I don't want to boast...

Thanks Skinner, DU rocks!

[Misunderestimator]

2. Well, darn... seeing as how DU has completely changed my life...

and even though I'm a monthly contributor... What the hey... I think I'll pony up a little more.

And, Skinner, I cannot thank you enough for having envisioned this site and for keeping it running so incredibly well! Kudos to you and everyone who is responsible for that! :toast:

[prolesunited]

3. A political site changed your life?

Mine, too! :D

[Misunderestimator]

4. Yep! It did indeed... in so many ways.

:) :hi:

[rasputin1952]

5. I concur....DU has changed my life.....

Some of the greatest people I've never met are on this site.

With luck...I'll get to meet some of them soon....:)

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

6. How has DU changed your life?

:D

[Misunderestimator]

7. LOL, silly... YOU know :)

[Rhiannon12866]

14. DU has changed my life

It has educated me, challenged me and reassured me that there are so many others who believe as I do in the world. But it has also become my touchstone in what is shaping up to be the most important presidential election in my lifetime. I am grateful, everyday, for DU. I don't know where I would be without it.:-)

[rasputin1952]

16. I know this wasn't a response to me...

but just by getting to know you, I have had my life enhanced!

:loveya: :hi:

[Misunderestimator]

17. That's so sweet...

I know how you feel ;)

[Skinner]

9. It sure changed my life.

:)

[prolesunited]

12. For better or worse?

Or is the verdict still out on that one?

[Skinner]

15. Usually better.

But not always. :)

[rasputin1952]

19. But romeo still love ya...what else matters...

:D

I can think on putting any negatives from DU on one hand, and still have 3 fingers left....:D

[newyawker99]

8. kick

[Skinner]

10. kick (nt)

[jarab]

11. kick !!

...O...

[Misunderestimator]

13. Kick

[Wickerman]

18. I'm still hoping for that pay raise!

Wooo-hooo!

Doubel of nuthin' - think of it!

:kick:

[VOX]

20. Skinner: I did donate, but forgot to include my DU handle on the form...

It was #20040816014829435.

And let me add a proper "duh" for forgetting!

Thanks -- :toast:

[rasputin1952]

21. You might want to post that in ATA...

Skinner can get overwhelmed when he comes to the forums, there is just so much too look for...Admin will pick it up in ATA though...but even that takes a little time sometimes....:)

Thanks for donating!!!!!!

Together, we can keep DU up and running!!!!:bounce: :toast:

[VOX]

24. Many thanks -- will do!

:kick:

[pagerbear]

22. Oh, is there a fund drive? I'd forgotten!

[rasputin1952]

23. LOL.....I saw where you donated....

:D Thanks!!!!!!! :toast:

[rasputin1952]

25. WOOOOHOOOO...Just 153 more and we can boot the creep...

back to Crawford!!!!!!

Everyone is doing GREAT!!!!!
Thanks ALL!!!!!!...:D

[ChavezSpeakstheTruth]

26. I've donated now for my family!

it feels soooo good.

When I finally get ahead of my debt from school I'm gonna give a REAL donation!

[rasputin1952]

27. GREAT!!!!! and THANKS!!!!!!

:hi: :D

[NMDemDist2]

28. kick

no donation from me this time, BK is a real option here, but I'll send some of my tips in next week

:argh:

[proud patriot]

29. kick

:kick:

[rasputin1952]

30. I would like to thank all who are donating this Quarter....

If you feel OK about it, make your mark here...be recognized...!!!!

If you'd rather take the humble road...tyhat is just fine too...We still have 132 to go as I post this...Let's get over top soon!!!!!


Once again Thanks to All!!!!!!!

:D :bounce:

[rasputin1952]

31. Just 25 more donations to go!!!!!!

The boot will start kicking soon!!!!!!

:D