New thread: The $17.76 campaign to support Russ Feingold

[undeterred]

Russ Feingold has shown extraordinary courage and fortitude in defending our civil rights and defending the constitution against a lawbreaking president. A lot of us have wanted to show support and some different ideas have been kicked around. Someone came up with the idea of sending in $17.76 to the Progressive Patriots Fund- and its a good one. All you have to do is contribute $17.76 to http://www.progressivepatriotsfund.com/ and post it here or send me a pm and I will put your name on the list. My part in this is spreading the word and collecting the screen names.

Although I said previously that I might want to present something to him at a listening session in Wisconsin sometime between April 8 and 12, I talked to someone from the PPF today and for campaign finance laws, this is not a good idea (even though it would only be symbolic). So the timeline on this is still wide open. I have no action planned and this is simply online fundraising, thats all.

Lots of other suggestions have been made regarding sending flowers or some other more visible, media-friendly show of support. If someone else wants to organize something to do in DC or with DailyKos that would be great. I'll keep the list and pass it along to whoever does that.

This is a good fund to contribute to because it is also being used to support other progressive candidates. The PPF had noticed the $17.76 contributions coming in! I wanted to let them know what we are up to and I will work with them on getting it out to the press as appropriate.

The best thing that can happen is that we raise a lot of money and get this fundraising idea to snowball beyond DU. Tell friends, call in to Air America, post it on other websites. Democratic Underground can be the place the $17.76 campaign started before it spread around the country!

All suggestions welcome, and thanks for your generosity.

And thank you, Senator Feingold. :patriot:

please keep kicked and nominate!!!

Contributors so far, totaling $834.72

1. Pachamama
2. wordpix2
3. Paulo_s News
4. midnight
5. liberalnurse
6. bbgrunt
7. joanski0
8. nuxvomica
9. dmordue
10. upi402
11. MadisonProgressive
12. davidwparker
13. BlueGirlRedState
14. FormerRushFan
15. bmcatt
16. me b zola
17. vpilot
18. Vadem
19. ralps
20. Pacifist Patriot
21. Sugarcoated
22. Jensen
23. w8liftinglady
24. ellenfl
25. ldf
26. Lucy
27. niyad
28. cal04
29. fooj
30. bttft
31. toandme
32. stephinrome
33. 0007
34. proud2Blib
35. July
36. flpoljunkie
37. Puglover
38. sinkingfeeling
39. madjohnshaft
40. Vincardog
41. orangepeel68
42. Vinca
43. FLDem5
44. wtmusic
45. ima_sinnic
46. MsUSA
47. robinlynne

[pstans]

1. Grew work DU

Let's get to $1000.

I would dontate, but I just sent Russ $20 when the RNC released the attack ad 2 weeks ago. If this keeps up, I might have to go sell some CD's and donate again.


www.russforpresident.com

[undeterred]

4. pstans I put you on the list

Help me spread the word around the internet- this doesn't have to be limited to DU!

I think this is a great way of fundraising because it builds his base of support one person at a time.

[fooj]

2. Kick for truth!

Peace.

[Fridays Child]

3. k/r

[understandinglife]

5. $17.76 done.

Peace.

[Imalittleteapot]

6. Done. Kick.

[w8liftinglady]

7. This is a critical fundraiser-if only for principle...

there are plenty of DUers who could drink the cheap stuff this week,or eat at home twice.We MUST convey to these representatives that we completely support their openness and desire for truth.Please donate for yourself,and for less fortunate Duers,if you have the means.The more names on that proclamation of support,the better.

[w8liftinglady]

8. kick.

[IndyOp]

9. Okey, dokey! $17.76 to Russ!

Please tell the Senator that we thank him profusely -- and are rooting for him to win the next BackBone Award:



What is the Backbone Campaign?

The Backbone Campaign is a grassroots effort to embolden citizens and elected officials to stand up for progressive values, by providing creative tools that expand political dialogue and citizen involvement. The Backbone symbolizes an interlocking agenda, a coalition, and the personal courage necessary to fight for a future worthy of our children.

The three ongoing components of our movement-building effort are to collaboratively articulate a progressive agenda, identify and empower progressive leadership, and compel greater accountability and courage (hence, "backbone") from those who claim to represent us.

We strive to do this with creativity and imagination. The Backbone Award is one aspect of this work. Past recipients include: Rep. Jim McDermott, Rep. Dennis Kucinich, Gov. Howard Dean, Rep. Cynthia McKinney, FCC Commissioner Michael Copps, Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones, Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., and Rep. Lynn Woolsey.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
email: [e-mail]
phone: [phone]
web: http://www.backbonecampaign.org
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

From this thread:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=364x829441

[w8liftinglady]

10. great idea

[undeterred]

11. Feingold's campaign tshirt had a spine on the back

I don't have one, wish I did! But its certainly something that fits him well.

[radio4progressives]

12. I'm being sponsored and should have my name on this list I think..

some kind DU member is donating on my behalf... i thought it was already taken care of?

[undeterred]

13. you're on!

1. Pachamama
2. wordpix2
3. Paulo_s News
4. midnight
5. liberalnurse
6. bbgrunt
7. joanski0
8. nuxvomica
9. dmordue
10. upi402
11. MadisonProgressive
12. davidwparker
13. BlueGirlRedState
14. FormerRushFan
15. bmcatt
16. me b zola
17. vpilot
18. Vadem
19. ralps
20. Pacifist Patriot
21. Sugarcoated
22. Jensen
23. w8liftinglady
24. ellenfl
25. ldf
26. Lucy
27. niyad
28. cal04
29. fooj
30. bttft
31. toandme
32. stephinrome
33. 0007
34. proud2Blib
35. July
36. flpoljunkie
37. Puglover
38. sinkingfeeling
39. madjohnshaft
40. Vincardog
41. orangepeel68
42. Vinca
43. FLDem5
44. wtmusic
45. ima_sinnic
46. MsUSA
47. robinlynne
48. pstans
49. Fridays Child
50. jean
51. understandinglife
52. Imalittleteapot
53. radio4progressives
54. MasonJar
55. IndyOp
56. abluelady
57. undeterred

[radio4progressives]

40. Thank You So Much Undeterred!

And thank you for this great initiative!

[undeterred]

14. We broke our first thousand: $1012.32

:party: :toast: :bounce: :party: :grouphug: :pals: :applause: :woohoo: :grouphug: :applause: :toast:

[w8liftinglady]

15. let's shoot for 50 more tonight starting ...now!

I will sponsor one more DUer..please-if you can sponsor some one,do it.We need to show our commitment to this cause.

[Catchawave]

16. Done !

With Pride :patriot:

[undeterred]

17. $1047.84 and I just posted the idea on another website!

[w8liftinglady]

18. awesome...

keep it going

[ralps]

19. I'm willing to donate for someone but I'm not sure how that would

work?? :hi: :loveya: :hug: :pals: :woohoo: :shrug:

[w8liftinglady]

21. donate,then pm the DUers name to undeterred

she will include them in our list,that we finally send to feingold...as a group from DU :)

[Imalittleteapot]

20. kick

[pennylane100]

22. Just donated

This is a great idea, hope it spreads.

[undeterred]

23. Can someone post this on Daily Kos?

I have a new account over there and its all so confusing!
Post this - on Daily Kos and other sites!

Senator Russ Feingold has shown extraordinary courage and fortitude in defending our civil rights and defending the constitution against a lawbreaking president. Some of us have wanted to show him support and came up with the idea of sending in $17.76 to the Progressive Patriots Fund, which is his campaign fund and also helps to support progressive candidates like him. So far over $1000 has been sent in!

http://www.progressivepatriotsfund.com

$17.76 is symbolic of 1776 the year of our country's birth. Feingold is a true American Patriot who believes in the constitution and stands up for the American people. Its also a small enough amount that most people can afford it.

Show Feingold your support for his recent actions regarding censure by sending in $17.76! If enough people do this we might just get our country back!

[undeterred]

24. $2859.36 total!

:applause: :applause: :woohoo:

[justgamma]

25. Count me in!

Just donated to show my support.

[w8liftinglady]

26. kickin' for the night crew...

[w8liftinglady]

27. kick it

[blue4barb]

28. I just happily donated $17.76 to Russ.

[w8liftinglady]

29. kicking for the night owls

[me b zola]

30. Kick for everyone to get the opportunity to contribute!!

:kick:

[undeterred]

31. Morning update $3000.68!

1. Pachamama
2. wordpix2
3. Paulo_s News
4. midnight
5. liberalnurse
6. bbgrunt
7. joanski0
8. nuxvomica
9. dmordue
10. upi402
11. MadisonProgressive
12. davidwparker
13. BlueGirlRedState
14. FormerRushFan
15. bmcatt
16. me b zola
17. vpilot
18. Vadem
19. ralps
20. Pacifist Patriot
21. Sugarcoated
22. Jensen
23. w8liftinglady
24. ellenfl
25. ldf
26. Lucy
27. niyad
28. cal04
29. fooj
30. bttft
31. toandme
32. stephinrome
33. 0007
34. proud2Blib
35. July
36. flpoljunkie
37. Puglover
38. sinkingfeeling
39. madjohnshaft
40. Vincardog
41. orangepeel68
42. Vinca
43. FLDem5
44. wtmusic
45. ima_sinnic
46. MsUSA
47. robinlynne
48. pstans
49. Fridays Child
50. jean
51. understandinglife
52. Imalittleteapot
53. radio4progressives
54. MasonJar
55. IndyOp
56. abluelady
57. undeterred
58. Catchawave
59. KrazyKat
60. pennylane100
61. justgamma
62. chloesmom
63. blue4barb
64. Bigleaf
65. BlueCaliDem04
66. Doremus
67. sagesnow
68. trusty

Some generous contributions over $17.76 helped raise the total!

[w8liftinglady]

32. woo-hoo...in honor of Delay's resignation...donate to Russ...

[pstans]

33. When Russ gets elected President in 08

someone will write about this in a book. Way to go DU!

:woohoo: :applause: :patriot:

[undeterred]

34. kicked for Russ!

:kick:

[Catchawave]

36. Wow !

Great job undeterred :hi: :loveya:

:kick:

[kiteinthewind]

35. Thank you for doing this, undeterred!!

I am mailing my check on Thursday, as I get paid on Friday! I still love the idea of the 'Censure bush', maybe delivered at the same time as your list of donors! I wondered if you would mind if I PM's the gal that thought of it, I think she is in Maryland, and see if she would get the 'bush' and might also be willing to deliver it and your list to Russ's DC office, if that's what you are looking for? Let me know. I hope this isn't interfering, I just thought the 'visual' of the bush would be so symbolic!! I so appreciate you doing this! :yourock:

[undeterred]

38. Thank you!

I am just collecting names of people who donate and spreading the idea- I'll be delighted to pass the names along to whoever wants to plan something for DC office. Nothing planned on this end, as it wouldn't be appropriate to do at a WI listening session.

credit for $17.76 idea goes to orangepeel68!

[w8liftinglady]

37. Good Job so far,DU...keep it coming...

do without pizza this week,and donate to this excellent cause-supporting progressive candidates in tough races...and if you can sponsor other DUers,so we can be fully represented,that would be great,too..

[AngryAmish]

39. No tacos?

[kiteinthewind]

41. Enough with the tacos, already!! LOL : )

:hi: :hi: :hi: :hi:

[Coexist]

42. kick

[LaPera]

43. Kick!

[Zinfandel]

44. Just donated $17.76

[undeterred]

45. $3018.44

Great, but lets keep it going!

[w8liftinglady]

46. kicking for the noon crew

[undeterred]

47. kicking for Feingold!

[undeterred]

48. kicking for contributions!

[pstans]

49. Join in on the fun

Kicking for some more donations!

:toast: :kick: :yourock: :applause: :patriot: :woohoo:

[undeterred]

50. $3025.44 so far but lets show Russ how much we appreciate him!

1. Pachamama
2. wordpix2
3. Paulo_s News
4. midnight
5. liberalnurse
6. bbgrunt
7. joanski0
8. nuxvomica
9. dmordue
10. upi402
11. MadisonProgressive
12. davidwparker
13. BlueGirlRedState
14. FormerRushFan
15. bmcatt
16. me b zola
17. vpilot
18. Vadem
19. ralps
20. Pacifist Patriot
21. Sugarcoated
22. Jensen
23. w8liftinglady
24. ellenfl
25. ldf
26. Lucy
27. niyad
28. cal04
29. fooj
30. bttft
31. toandme
32. stephinrome
33. 0007
34. proud2Blib
35. July
36. flpoljunkie
37. Puglover
38. sinkingfeeling
39. madjohnshaft
40. Vincardog
41. orangepeel68
42. Vinca
43. FLDem5
44. wtmusic
45. ima_sinnic
46. MsUSA
47. robinlynne
48. pstans
49. Fridays Child
50. jean
51. understandinglife
52. Imalittleteapot
53. radio4progressives
54. MasonJar
55. IndyOp
56. abluelady
57. undeterred
58. Catchawave
59. KrazyKat
60. pennylane100
61. justgamma
62. chloesmom
63. blue4barb
64. Bigleaf
65. BlueCaliDem04
66. Doremus
67. sagesnow
68. trusty
69. Zinfandel