Stop in, say hello, and tell us WHY YOU DONATED to DU....

[radwriter0555]

I donated because I feel this forum is filled with some really great minds that foster thought and creativity.

I can come here first for the latest news, and get a hundred points of view on any subject.

I come here because my opinions aren't ridiculed and insulted. Well, at least not since you all figured out I'm RIGHT every time (we won't go into the whole jessica lynch thing, and why AREN'T you paying attention to the Rumsfeld Commission Report of 1998!).

This is a great forum, and critically needed. Collectively, we sure do good work folks. I appreciate the founders and participants.

THANKS! Give LOTS Of money!

[rabid_nerd]

1. Wanted a star

:shrug:

[WhoCountsTheVotes]

2. I donated because I read and post so often

It's only fair.

[pansypoo53219]

3. as a starving artist

who is unemployed and ain't got a plastic card. i am UNABLE to donate, but once i am no longer a 'failed' adult, i would donate with pleasure.

[radwriter0555]

12. BEEN there, done that, done rode that horse. You're hardly a failure,

just getting along the road as best you can.

It's not the destination, but the journey. I give NOW because I can. There were many, many years where I wasn't able to be generous when I wanted to be.

Eh, so you'll make up for lost time when things get better. It all works out!

[LearnedHand]

4. To help keep this site...

..., which keeps me SANE, and to be able to use the SEARCH FUNCTION, DAMMIT! (That, in itself, is worth EVERY PENNY we donate.)

[ixion]

5. cause DU rocks...

'nuff said ;-)

[DianeK]

6. i gave because

this is the first place i visit everyday and the last place i visit everyday..with lots of visits in between..it is a breath of fresh air to see alot of like minded people in one place who are also able to disagree (for the most part) in an intelligent manner.

[SavageWombat]

7. Why ask why?

Because I had $10 in my Paypal account and figured, what the hell. B-)

[demnan]

8. Because an addict must support their habit.

[Caution]

9. I donated because DU is a great start

DU can grow into a great resource for progressives in the US. 30,000 people is a decent beginning and over time DU can become a great resource for organizing, fund-raising, platform building and can become a terrific resource for campaign managers looking for relevant news on the issues, the feeling of constituents on the issues, and let's face it, we are great at digging up dirt on republican candidates. Nothing like having a research staff of 30,000 people! Picture this, Your candidate of choice sitting at a meeting asking his campaign people to find out about the various things an opponent has said in the past about a key issue for use in an upcoming debate. Staff goes to DU and says "We need to know everything opponent has said or how he/she voted on this issue in public" DU has 30,000 internet savvy people go to work to find the goods. Beautiful! DU can also serve as a steeping stone for potential candidates and for budding activists looking to move into the political arena. Powerful stuff and worthy of support.

[samsingh]

10. i believe

in this forum and what the members believe.

i love this forum.

[Bluzmann57]

11. This is a good website

and while some people in here are a little too far out for me, it seems that people in here at least have intelligent discussions, even when there are disagreements. First time donor, modest amount and worth it to me.

[TlalocW]

13. Just had some gambling websites

Paypal me some money for putting links up on a website I run (why they wanted links on that particular site, I'll never know), and I figured it was sitting there in easily transferable mode, and it was about time to donate to DU.

TlalocW

[saline]

14. it's all about the

Search function, except I still can't seem to use it which is frustrating. I already got my confirmation email that they recieved the donation but as of around seven hours later I can't use it. I'm sure it will be rectified in the end. My desire to keep up with old posts (and my newly acquired means to donate) resulted in my donation.

*on edit* No star yet either...

[wryter2000]

16. You don't have your star yet, saline

Contact the moderators. Something fell between the cracks.

[wryter2000]

15. Because this place keeps me sane

I was going nuts thinking everyone in this country had turned into a mean-spirited robot.

[Isome]

17. I donated...

Because I've begun to use the site regularly and all sites require maintenance and upgrades.

[DemocratSinceBirth]

18. I Wanted A Star

and where else can I wax philisophically and have someone read it.

[Robbien]

19. Posting because I want to see my brand new star

Plus, if this site went away, how would we be able to get together to defeat those corporate types who are holding our government hostage?

[Skittles]

20. I donate to the DU regularly

because they put up with my rantings and I am grateful to have a place to rant. :7

[Trajan]

21. HEY Rad ....

Its a good thing I donated for the first time .....

Im glad one credit card still had $35 available ....

The Star and search functionality are but icing on the cake ....

(NOT BUTT icing on the cake ...... ewwwww .... ) ....

[Isome]

22. "NOT BUTT icing ..."

That was so immature... which tells you why I'm laughing so hard!

[sexybomber]

23. uhhh...

It's a great site for political discourse... and I wanted a shiny gold star :D

[jab105]

24. I donated.....

cause I wanted a star next to my name....

and cause this forum has been so informative to me....

[Jose Diablo]

25. I donated because..

Everything cost money. Somebody has to pay for the server, data lines ect.

Our country is in deep trouble and I think a place is needed to discuss and address the best way to eliminate the core problems.

I see the core problems as: unrestrained corporations (both here and international), Bush* and his cronies, corruption in Congress and Pat Robertson the neo cons.

Communication is the key to co-operation and winning.

[Bunny]

26. It's the right thing to do, if you can swing it.

n/t

[laylah]

27. I donated because

I feel safe here,although usually invisible, and as a result of Will Pitt's attention grabbing contributions. The minds here are boggling.....in a good way, the points of view, varied, and while I have seen disrespect at times, for the most part, DU is a brother/sisterhood of good souls that really care about our country and it's uncertain future. Here I can express my thoughts, views, beliefs without being called a traitor, unpatriotic, or delusional (although the latter is questionable :silly: ) In other words.....DU ROCKS! So many of us would perish without it! :bounce:

ON EDIT: Do not let the low postings fool you.....I have been "here" since summer '01......I found DU the June that I broke my ankle.....I had to have SOME kind of diversion since I couldn't go fishin'! jenn

[Avalux]

28. Because I only contribute

to causes I think are worthwhile. We gather here with a common bond -because we want change, we want this country to be a better place. We are able to speak our minds, sometimes against each other, but if need be I have no doubt our collective voice can be powerful.

[laylah]

29. a good question

so will :kick: for the evening crowd........jenn

[Walt Starr]

30. Because I donate during EVERY quarterly fund raising drive

I'd be lost without DU. My wife, who never posts nor reads DU says, "It is a wonderful charitable organization."

She knows I'd be going insane if I didn't have this outlet.

[Plaid Adder]

31. Cause the shame of being a freeloader got to be too much.

I used to figure,well, I donate my writing to DU, so I'm doing my bit. But somehow this time I figured, well, really, how much is my writing worth, maybe they'd rather have cash.

C ya,

The Plaid Adder