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Title: Made My First Political Donation of the Cycle
Post by: roo_ster on January 10, 2008, 08:27:43 PM
I tossed Fred $25 after he slapped Huck's shallow self about in the debate this PM.

Next time, he needs to give McAmnesty a thumping.

If y'all recall, I was one of the folks who was less enthused about Fred when all the speculation was hot about drafting him, etc.  I dug up every last bit that might be contrary to my take on the issues and posted them in THR's (then) Legal & Political.

Well, he has had to do the least re-tooling as a candidate and the re-tooling he had done has made him born again hard.  I will have no problem voting FOR a candidate, should (God willing and the creek don't rise) Fred make it to Texas's primary on 04MAR.
Title: Re: Made My First Political Donation of the Cycle
Post by: Finch on January 10, 2008, 08:59:20 PM
Yeah, this is the first time I have ever contributed money to a candidate also. Not the one of your choice, but still the first time. I must say I do enjoy watching Fred in the debates. While I don't agree with him as often a Paul, I love watching him smack around some of the others.
Title: Re: Made My First Political Donation of the Cycle
Post by: wooderson on January 10, 2008, 09:20:59 PM
Won't be any donations from me this cycle.

I thought about sending Kucinich a few bucks, decided I'd rather donate it to one of my chosen charities. (the Equal Access Fund of East Tennessee in this case - they provide funds for abortions when women can't afford the procedure)
Title: Re: Made My First Political Donation of the Cycle
Post by: SomeKid on January 10, 2008, 10:55:41 PM
Wood, we have an organization like that in Tennessee? Well, we don't have an abortion center in my area, so I guess I don't care.
Title: Re: Made My First Political Donation of the Cycle
Post by: The Rabbi on January 11, 2008, 01:23:20 AM
Wood, we have an organization like that in Tennessee? Well, we don't have an abortion center in my area, so I guess I don't care.
I hear they're building one with Wooderson's donations.  I don't know why Wooderson hates little babies.
Title: Re: Made My First Political Donation of the Cycle
Post by: Tecumseh on January 11, 2008, 11:11:59 AM
Won't be any donations from me this cycle.

I thought about sending Kucinich a few bucks, decided I'd rather donate it to one of my chosen charities. (the Equal Access Fund of East Tennessee in this case - they provide funds for abortions when women can't afford the procedure)

That is very noble.  Do you have a link?  I would definately support a group that does that kind of thing.
Title: Re: Made My First Political Donation of the Cycle
Post by: roo_ster on January 11, 2008, 12:44:33 PM
I have contributed during other election cycles.
Title: Re: Made My First Political Donation of the Cycle
Post by: Iain on January 11, 2008, 12:54:43 PM
Probably one of several ignorant questions I will ask between now and the election - jfruser, Fred didn't do so well in NH - did he campaign at all, and at what stage in the process would you hope his profile and results will improve? Fascinated by your system.
Title: Re: Made My First Political Donation of the Cycle
Post by: The Rabbi on January 11, 2008, 01:32:02 PM
Probably one of several ignorant questions I will ask between now and the election - jfruser, Fred didn't do so well in NH - did he campaign at all, and at what stage in the process would you hope his profile and results will improve? Fascinated by your system.
He did not, or barely.
Fred's strategy is to go for the big Southern states, like SC and FL.  If he craps out in either of those his campaign is toast.
Title: Re: Made My First Political Donation of the Cycle
Post by: roo_ster on January 11, 2008, 06:57:03 PM
Iain:

What TR said.

Things do tend to get frisky in the primaries.
Title: Re: Made My First Political Donation of the Cycle
Post by: MrRezister on January 12, 2008, 10:44:57 AM
I made my first ever political donation to Dr. Paul this past year, but if he doesn't last out the primaries, Fred is one of the few that I can consider voting for.  Either one of them will have to make some sort of move soon to even hang around much longer.

Also, as a general rule, I understand condoms are cheaper than abortions, but I guess we wouldn't want to encourage critical thinking if it can be avoided.