LAST CHANCE TO DONATE TO KERRY/EDWARDS!

[Skinner]

THIS IS IT! THE FINAL DEADLINE TO DONATE TO THE KERRY-EDWARDS CAMPAIGN!

There is only one week left to donate to The Kerry-Edwards Campaign. When John Kerry accepts the Democratic nomination on Thursday night, July 29, his campaign can no longer accept donations. If you still haven't donated, NOW IS THE ABSOLUTE LAST CHANCE!

And while you're donating, you can sign up for the Kerry/Edwards email list, and you can sign up to volunteer. Everyone can help out in some way.

MAKE YOUR DONATION COUNT!

I have set up a personal John Kerry supporter page, under my real name "David Allen." If you donate to Kerry's campaign through my page, we can easily keep track of the donation total from DU members! Just click this link to visit my page and send your donation:

My supporter page: http://volunteer.johnkerry.com/member/178307

Look for the link on the right-hand side of the page that says "Make Your Contribution Now."

Thank you.

David Allen
"Skinner"
DU Admin

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

1. Damn..I just got an email from them and did it through

their page...sorry Skinner

[Skinner]

2. It's okay.

As long as you're donating, that's the most important thing. :)

[Jack from Charlotte]

8. I've never donated to a pol, but I have a question....

I'm very, very weary of being on a pol's list of donors for them to hand around. Recall they exempted themselves from the "No Call" legislation. Last week and this I was called several times by these moron pols. 3 were local so I was able to call there own homes and delivery a vitriolic, curse filled retort. Some were not local.

So reassure me. Or give me away to donate anonymously.

[DainBramaged]

16. Which one of the four are you?

Boy do I have tunnel vision or what. Doh question of the day.

[LisaM]

38. I gave $75....

How many more hours?

[Florida_Geek]

3. did and kick

:kick:

[DinahMoeHum]

4. A small token of my appreciation just went to you.

I've been parceling out my donations since I've gone to quite a few house parties this season - I suspect there will be more to come as I shift my donations from the Kerry campaign to the local "Dean Dozen" ones.

:kick::kick::kick:

[FredScuttle]

5. done

kick :kick:

[bain_sidhe]

6. What happens to money they don't spend before the convention?

Just wondering - does it go into some sort of black hole? Can they convert it to general election expenditures? What?

[Name removed]

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[Greyskye]

7. Done

:kick:

[Name removed]

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[Imalittleteapot]

11. Done.

200

[stevedeshazer]

12. done

:kick:

[rocktivity]

13. Here's a $140 thread

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=102x702953

Add it to the minimum of $725 raised here, and we're at $865!

:headbang:
rocknation

[Barrett808]

30. Done.

Add $25.00.

[absolutezero]

14. done

first time I ever donated

now to divide the rest of my bush tax return between DFA and the ACLU

[DainBramaged]

15. My small donation was just joyfully given

As enough of us donate in small ammounts, the mountain of defense against the Reich wing grows. $50.

[rocktivity]

17. We should do something very cool for next Wednesday

Starting at midnight through midnight Thursday, we could have a Kerry/Edwards Donation Midnight Madness event! All DU-ers make one last donation, big or small, and keep a running tally...

:headbang:
rocknation

[Gold Metal Flake]

18. Done yesterday evening.

When the donation is processed, it shows it came through your personal donation page, right? So that they see a series of donations coming via your efforts at DU? Hope so.

[Mr_Spock]

19. Well, I gave for the third time today. Never gave before this year!

I am so worried that the liar might get reelected. Uggggh!

[Jack from Charlotte]

20. OK. Mr. Allen. That's the 1st political donation I've ever made in my life

but I could not stomach not contributing and perhaps alowwing the AWOL/Moron 4 more years.

Do we have until tomorrow? I just sent my 2 brothers an e-mail asking them to contribute.

[lebkuchen]

21. Your donation site doesn't provide for overseas US military

I need an AE in the state field before my contribution will "take." I tried NY, but it didn't work.

[Invalence1]

22. I'll donate again, here, if

you'll tell me what "eom", "tyy" and "n/t" mean. I've already donated several times, directly, but I'll be happy to donate another $50 through your site if you'll tell me what the above (acronyms?), often seen in postings on your board, mean. Hurry, the deadlines fast approaching :-D <kidding>

[kisses]

23. I want to contribute because Clinton was impeached.

Where do I send me heavily-taxed, hard-earned money?

[thebigidea]

28. perhaps your "values" would be better served by Mr. Dick Cheney, then?

He'd always accept your money, regardless of how heavily-taxed you are.

[BinkieGirl]

24. Done

This is a great idea Skinner :)

You'll let us know our total when it's all said and done, right?

[The White Tree]

25. Done

Thanks for the reminder

[Best_man23]

26. It asks to certify that you're not a federal contractor

What does that mean?

[nolabels]

27. The US government has contracts on most people living ;v)

We can at least return the favor :evilgrin:

What is the Incremental Approach?

"Some analysts describe incrementalism as muddling through, in contrast to the ideal of the rational-comprehensive model of policy planning. The rational model assumes a great deal of information, clarity of goals and criteria, and the ability to define and analyze all possible alternatives, rendering a single clear solution. The real world is not so obliging." http://www.geocities.com/~profwork/pp/formulate/inc.html

One of the biggest problems in most intractable conflicts is that they are incredibly complex, with many actors, issues, interests, and a long history of confrontation, fear, distrust, even hate. As a result, it is almost impossible for one person or even one group of people to come in and, in a relatively short period of time, help the parties find a solution. Solutions need to be developed slowly over a long time period, with many people working independently and in concert, to bring about a transformation of the conflict from a destructive one to a constructive one, and eventually to a resolved situation.

One of the fundamental assumptions of the constructive confrontation approach to intractable conflicts (developed by Guy and Heidi Burgess) is that even when the overall conflict cannot be resolved, incremental improvements to the situation can often be made. These incremental steps will benefit small parts of the conflict system immediately, and eventually can work together to facilitate the transformation of the wider conflict.

This point is widely recognized in terms of negotiation strategy. Many conflict professionals recognize the importance of separating negotiable from non-negotiable issues and resolving as many of the negotiable issues as possible. But the incremental approach can also be used in force-based and integrative strategies, as well as strategies to limit the complicating factors such as communication problems, procedural problems, fact-finding problems, or escalation.

For example, disputes about facts or procedures can present serious difficulties that prevent negotiations about more substantive issues from getting off the ground. While improved procedures or fact-finding efforts are unlikely to resolve the conflict completely, they are incremental steps that have benefits themselves (for instance, better understanding of the situation and/or a procedure that is more likely to be considered fair). If enough incremental improvements can be made, that eventually allows the conflict to become "ripe" for successful negotiation. Even if ripeness cannot be achieved, the character of the conflict can be changed substantially.
(snip)
http://www.beyondintractability.org/m/incrementalism.jsp

[Dulcinea]

29. I'm in!

Please let us know how much money you raised!

I've never given to a political candidate before, but I'm so disgusted by Boy George & his posse of freaks that I had to give twice.

[Skittles]

31. I want you to know, Skinner

the donation I made through your page was my first political contribution ever.

[area51]

32. Same.

Same for me; it was also my first political donation.

[Kolesar]

33. I remember when DFA bagged $500,000 in one day

They have not done that in many weeks, so I contributed through David. He is almost as sweet as the Deaniacs.

[sandboxface]

34. Donated $50

[transeo]

35. Add $50 more to the total, but not through your page

Sorry, I did it on my own this morning.

:hi:

[mediaman007]

36. Went crazy...$250

I hope its paid off before the election.

[rawstory]

37. bump bump bump!

kick out that darn cowboy.

[HarveyBrooks]

39. Done

Wish I could afford more

[demigoddess]

40. i made a donation today

my third to kerry, as soon as we get bush out of the white house I may give money to internet sites. I thought the idea of buying book and dvd premiums and donating them to libraries was especially good.

[indigo11153]

41. Done

Thanks for posting this. I almost forgot.