Promoted from diaries - Moe Lane
I got fired up at the Redstate gathering.
Leaving Atlanta, I felt as an elite warrior uniquely skilled to fight the progressive hordes threatening our nation. One of the Spartans, with a fierce grimace I intended to draw a line in the sand and hold my ground until the rest of the nation came to their senses and marshaled the voting forces to oust the enemy in 2010 and following elections.
Then Monday slammed me. I work hard, very hard at my job and travel constantly. I am also writing a book, updating a blog nightly, and contribute an immense amount of time as a recovery and treatment advocate and volunteer. Creeping at first, then utter certainty- deep in my heart I knew that I just didn’t have the time and for that matter the skill to make a huge difference in this very important struggle. There will be no Twitter tutorials for BBK, I hate Facebook and pray for the day it becomes passé, and I just don’t have the temperment nor the stomach to go toe to toe on a daily basis with our political foes.
I hate to say it, but in this battle I’m more kitten than Spartan.
But there is a way I can still make a difference- and that is to help outfit those that do have the unique skill set to wage this battle effectively. I’m no George Soros, quite the opposite in fact, but I am no stranger to sacrifice or frugality and have come up with a relatively large contribution. So I’m sending $300 to Caleb Howe, yall might know him as absentee at Redstate. He has already made an impressive stand, and is now going on the offensive… but he needs our support!
So if you want to make a real difference yet are like me and realistically know that any personal contribution will be limited in it’s scope or effectiveness- help me outfit Caleb or one of our many other Redstate Spartans. If you want to get in this fight, if you want to roar like a lion instead of mewling like a little kitten, dig deep and help our guys get in the fight!
The old ones say we Spartans are descended from Hercules himself. Bold Leonidas gives testament to our bloodline. His roar is long and loud. ~ 300
Booboo, that's exactly the way I see it.
penguin2 Friday, August 14th at 8:38PM EDT (link)Some of us can only make a difference by being able to support those that are doing the hard work. Even if it is a few dollars, all of those add up and can help those who are working tirelessly on our behalf. Now that we are aware of the need, we can respond.
On a personal note, giving to our independent journalists and grassroots efforts is more gratifying than the dollars that just disappear into the great holes of the political parties. I also believe that even if one can’t give financial assist, prayers and words of encouragement can sustain the Spartans.
Resistance to tyrants is obedience to God.
Benjamin Franklin
I agree Penguin-
BooBooKitty Friday, August 14th at 10:34PM EDT (link)I consider this money well invested, exponentially better than just a basic campaign contribution. I know how hard Caleb works, seen him in action, and know he gets results.
I am always complaining about the nutroots and the media… today, I did something about it.
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Broken paypal link, booboo. nt
Vladimir Friday, August 14th at 9:55PM EDT (link)There is no opinion, however absurd, which men will not readily embrace as soon as they can be brought to the conviction that it is generally adopted. - Arthur Schopenhauer
Link is fixed- Thanks Vladimir!
BooBooKitty Friday, August 14th at 10:20PM EDT (link)Thank you.
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OK so I chipped in
E Pluribus Unum Friday, August 14th at 11:58PM EDT (link)Where’s the watch party anyway?
Carthago delenda est
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Erick Brockway Saturday, August 15th at 1:34AM EDT (link)It’s just too much a coincidence, I had to show ya after I saw the pic you posted.
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“Don’t be afraid to see what you see.”
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BBK - every chair a throne.
BooBooKitty Saturday, August 15th at 7:23AM EDT (link)Only a cat could make sitting on a dishwasher door regal.
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Thou art the Great Cat, the avenger of the Gods, and the judge of words…-Inscription on the Royal Tombs at Thebes
Regarding the second-to-last line...
Jeff Walden Saturday, August 15th at 3:39AM EDT (link)Language?
I agree completely with the sentiment, to be sure — but I feel compelled to point out site rules and remind you of them. Surely there was another way to convey the same sentiments without profanity?
Donate and I'll change it.
BooBooKitty Saturday, August 15th at 7:50AM EDT (link)Just kidding, but it’s not a bad idea anyway. Regarding the usage and the site rules, I tried to remain within the spirit of the rules not intending to be vulgar or base. Neither was it a random selection of crudeness to add emphasis, but instead a call to arms. When I pushed the publish button, there were no second thoughts about “is this profane?” Considering it was promoted to the front page (not because of the quality of the post but because of the importance of the message), I must assume the contributors agreed.
But this should not be about the post or me, but instead about raising money for Caleb and a very worthy cause so I have changed the language to keep the focus on the goal.
I would appreciate it if my comment ended this particular thread and someone started up another by saying “I have donated.”
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Thou art the Great Cat, the avenger of the Gods, and the judge of words…-Inscription on the Royal Tombs at Thebes
I'm disregarding an "appreciate it", unfortunately, but it does have to be said:
Jeff Walden Wednesday, August 19th at 5:31AM EDT (link)Thanks for making the change.
Change
OccamsRazor Saturday, August 15th at 5:44AM EDT (link)I don’t trade currency either. But thereya Go. Kick Butt.