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uncloned21
12-28-2007, 08:57 AM
http://www.lewrockwell.com/blumert/blumert127.html


...Most important, we cannot let Ron and our ideas down. We have to stand with Ron, no matter what the smears and attacks. It has fallen upon LRC to rebut the hate brigade. And its venom increases minute by minute.

Why? Ron has lit an unprecedented prairie fire for liberty, with his peaceful revolution (and don’t you love the highlighting of the word "love" in revolution?). We must do our part. It is up to us to teach the Austrian economics upheld by Ron, and the real truths of American history – about Lincoln, Wilson, Roosevelt, and the rest.

I have never been so optimistic in my life. Ron has rocked the Fed, the military-industrial complex, the spenders, the taxers, the neocons, every bad guy in our national life. And when I meet a young person on fire about Ron and our ideas, I know that chances are, Lew has played a role in his or her development...

Read the entire article. This is so true! LRC and Ron Paul need our help!

uncloned21
12-28-2007, 09:07 AM
bump

tsetsefly
12-28-2007, 09:14 AM
As I indicated above, the attacks mount. David Horowitz calls us "Islamofascist." David Frum says Lew is "unpatriotic." Newt Gingrich denounced him for criticizing FDR (the neocons’ favorite after Lincoln). And Bill Kristol’s father Irving – the so-called godfather of neoconservatism – once warned Lew against starting the Mises Institute. Imagine what he’d say about LRC!

Look, I am careful not to ask you for money too often. But I really need your help now for LRC to keep going and growing; indeed, I need your help for us to stay in existence, even though your contribution will NOT be tax-deductible. For libertarianism, for peace, for freedom, for the Ron Paul movement, LRC is indispensable. And the thought of putting another smirk on the face of Horowitz or Gingrich is sickening.

Sure, I’m biased, but I think LewRockwell.com is indispensable. This is our time. This is our moment. Please help us keep the cause of freedom growing on freedom’s medium, the Internet. We can win. But we can’t play our central role if we are off the air. In this, the great crisis and opportunity of the new century, LRC’s voice must not be stilled. You can help make sure it isn’t.

GO HERE TO DONATE

Donate!

LibertyEagle
12-28-2007, 09:16 AM
Lew Rockwell needs our donations to keep LRC going.

https://securecommanders.com/lewrw/lrdonate.asp

Ozwest
12-28-2007, 09:17 AM
Time to drop-kick the smearing bastards!

tsetsefly
12-28-2007, 09:30 AM
bump

LibertyEagle
12-28-2007, 09:39 AM
bump

Cowlesy
12-28-2007, 09:51 AM
edited title - bump

frasu
12-28-2007, 10:18 AM
donated

bump

TooConservative
12-28-2007, 10:27 AM
Read the entire article. This is so true! LRC and Ron Paul need our help!

We've given Ron Paul the means to run through Feb. 5, we've launched our blimp and run tons of ads and done signs up the wazoo.

Let's not forget Lew in all this. He gave up his tax-exempt status so he could support Ron Paul. He took risks with his established operation for RP's sake, long before a lot of others came on board the RP bandwagon.

Among many other great blogs, Lew's crew stands out and is pretty essential in providing info and research and cogent arguments to rebuff the many lies spun by other campaigns and the media.

I PayPal'd a $20 to Lew. Well worth it.

walt
12-28-2007, 10:29 AM
Lew Rockwell needs our donations to keep LRC going.

https://securecommanders.com/lewrw/lrdonate.asp

Please. Think before you post something so foolish.

hambone1982
12-28-2007, 10:39 AM
Donated. We need LRC!

parke
12-28-2007, 10:42 AM
Lew Rockwell is important.. I donated $12.. not much but BUMP!

dirknb@hotmail.com
12-28-2007, 10:43 AM
Just donated $25.

tsetsefly
12-28-2007, 10:45 AM
idonated but didnt receive confirmation, anyone else not received confirmation?

Laja
12-28-2007, 10:49 AM
Please. Think before you post something so foolish.

I don't understand what you mean by this? Clarification would be much appreciated.

DrNoZone
12-28-2007, 11:08 AM
Donated and bump. I've been reading LRC since about 2000 and have grown in my politics immensely because of it. They've been behind Ron Paul since they started publishing!

TooConservative
12-28-2007, 11:13 AM
Please. Think before you post something so foolish.

If you check Lew's site and his Donate link, you'll see that the link posted is the exact same link.

Stop FUDding this if you don't know what you're talking about. You're so lazy you won't even check Lew's donation page first.

You should retract your previous post.


Laja, the link posted here is fine. Go check at Lew's site. Same thing.

TooConservative
12-28-2007, 11:15 AM
idonated but didnt receive confirmation, anyone else not received confirmation?

I got a PayPal confirmation. Took maybe 10 minutes.

LibertyEagle
12-28-2007, 11:43 AM
Please. Think before you post something so foolish.

Enough with the cryptic posts, Walt. If you take issue with what I posted, give the rationale.

If you read the article, you will see that what I said is true. Possibly, you aren't aware that Lew had to lose his status as non-profit, some time ago if he was going to continue to promote Ron Paul.

So please, do some research, before you post something so foolish.

katao
12-28-2007, 11:48 AM
Next to donating money to Dr. Paul's campaign, there is no more worthy cause in spreading the message of freedom!

Please join me in supporting LRC, one of the last beacons of truth.

tsetsefly
12-28-2007, 12:22 PM
bump

LibertyEagle
12-28-2007, 01:00 PM
bump

TooConservative
12-28-2007, 01:14 PM
bump

I have to bump your bump.

steve005
12-28-2007, 01:20 PM
what lcr?

DrNoZone
12-28-2007, 01:23 PM
what lcr?

It's LRC, and is short for LewRockwell.com

CCTelander
12-28-2007, 01:28 PM
Donated.

OferNave
12-28-2007, 01:39 PM
Remember, we still have to hit $400k for the blimp by new years eve

angrydragon
12-28-2007, 01:40 PM
Can international readers donate to Lew?

LibertyEagle
12-28-2007, 01:42 PM
Remember, we still have to hit $400k for the blimp by new years eve

Lew Rockwell is a bit more important than the blimp.

Unspun
12-28-2007, 01:46 PM
Can international readers donate to Lew?

Absolutely yes.

Dan Klaus
12-28-2007, 01:53 PM
bump for Lew...donation next payday after New Year's...

TooConservative
12-28-2007, 01:59 PM
Can international readers donate to Lew?

Sure. American credit cards and PayPal.

He's not a PAC or a branch of the Ron Paul campaign. Completely private.

He had to give up his non-profit status because he is campaigning for Ron Paul and endorsing him. Non-profits don't get tax-exempt status if they endorse and support candidates like that. Some churches have gotten into trouble trying to skirt this.

I think Lew has given up his non-profit status for both 2007 and 2008. So sending him money now would be like giving money to any business or political group that is not a regulated non-profit (tax-deductable) entity.

Lew and his friends are also interested in building up a message of liberty around the world, not just in America. The response to Ron Paul around the world is truly astonishing. There's never been anything like it in American politics.

argounova
12-28-2007, 02:30 PM
i just donated 50$

ouch! now its your turn

FREEDOM IS NOT FREE

the von mises institute and lew rockwell are an integral part to the freedom movement, don't forget that

argounova
12-28-2007, 02:32 PM
Remember, we still have to hit $400k for the blimp by new years eve

the blimp ain't got nothin on lew rockwell.

lew is one of the biggest, baddest freedom fighters around. the blimp is, well. a shtick.

LibertyEagle
12-28-2007, 02:53 PM
bump

uncloned21
12-28-2007, 03:07 PM
While you're on the site donating, stick around a read for a while! I've spent thousands over the years on my library o0f books, but LRC and mises.org provide an enormous collection of fantastic literature and it's growing faster than you can read! This is not a bad deal at all.

Just Come Home
12-28-2007, 03:11 PM
Hell yeah I'm donating. LRC has been a bright light in a dark time.

Thanks Lew!

Lois
12-28-2007, 03:52 PM
bump

parke
12-28-2007, 04:36 PM
my car goes bump.

Lord Xar
12-28-2007, 04:48 PM
I'll donate when I get home.

TooConservative
12-28-2007, 05:23 PM
the blimp ain't got nothin on lew rockwell.

lew is one of the biggest, baddest freedom fighters around. the blimp is, well. a shtick.

Schticky blimp, maybe or maybe not. It's still our blimp. I was blimposkeptic myself but eventually chipped in $100 just to do the solidarity thing with our Blimp True Believers. I've probably spent money worse ways.

We can afford both Lew and a blimp.

guntherg16
12-28-2007, 08:05 PM
I'll give this one a bump too.

Cowlesy
12-28-2007, 08:15 PM
Alright --- lots of positive bumps and comments from hardcore supporters. I'm in for $5 bills.

Transaction ID: 4WR53977A2006781M
Item Price: $500.00 USD
Total: $500.00 USD
Order Description: Donation to LewRockwell.com
Buyer: cowlesy

integrity
12-28-2007, 08:27 PM
gave em $50....

0zzy
12-28-2007, 08:40 PM
Whats LRC stand for? Lew Rockwell Com? Lew Rockwell Central?

0zzy
12-28-2007, 08:41 PM
Alright --- lots of positive bumps and comments from hardcore supporters. I'm in for $5 bills.

Transaction ID: 4WR53977A2006781M
Item Price: $500.00 USD
Total: $500.00 USD
Order Description: Donation to LewRockwell.com
Buyer: cowlesy

ur rich.

sunray
12-28-2007, 08:55 PM
Sure. American credit cards and PayPal.

He's not a PAC or a branch of the Ron Paul campaign. Completely private.

Only American Credit cards & Paypal? Is that a legal restriction just like the FEC laws? Or can i use an international credit card issued in other countries?

Compulsive1
12-28-2007, 09:08 PM
Why does LRC need donations if it is in the top ten political websites on the web when it comes to traffic? People with popular websites make a lot of money from advertising. Why can't Lew arrange for some commercial sponsors or even Google Adwords to pay the bills?

Cowlesy
12-28-2007, 09:10 PM
Only American Credit cards & Paypal? Is that a legal restriction just like the FEC laws? Or can i use an international credit card issued in other countries?

It's a taxable site, i think anyone can donate to it

videogeek
12-28-2007, 09:10 PM
donated, but got no confirmation or receipt... anyone else?

Cowlesy
12-28-2007, 09:16 PM
I got a receipt, used Paypal

Politeia
12-28-2007, 09:52 PM
LRC = Lew Rockwell.com, the website of Lew Rockwell, who worked on Ron Paul's staff back in the 1970s (?), is of course a personal friend of Dr. Paul, and is the founder, I believe, of the Mises Institute. I read the site every day, though it costs more time than I can really spare (so much good stuff), and the LRC Blog is my primary way of keeping up with the Ron Paul campaign.

As noted, LRC had to give up its non-profit status a few months ago because of its support for Ron Paul, which presumably cut into its fundraising ability somewhat; so the slack must be made up by us folks who believe in Dr. Paul's mission enough to want to help keep one of his major, most articulate supporters on the Web.

And yes, supporting LRC is an excellent way for folks in other countries to support Ron Paul, since none of the FEC rules apply: LRC is simply a private website that supports Ron Paul, not part of the campaign or a PAC. Supporting LRC is supporting the message, which is what Dr. Paul says is the real point, not him as a person. So far as I can tell, all you need is a credit card or PayPal account; give it a try on the donation page.

$60 per year = $5 per month, which seems reasonable to me.

Johncjackson
12-28-2007, 10:05 PM
I dont want to be an a$$ ( and I read and appreciate LRC), but this site should be able to make their own money, especially if their readership is so high.

I am always skeptical at all the supporters who always want to make money or be compensated for supporting candidates who believe in individualism and capitalism. Of course it is much better than expecting to live off "the government" but libertarian politics has is own little welfare system that seems a little odd to say the least.

jebba
12-28-2007, 10:25 PM
Why does LRC need donations if it is in the top ten political websites on the web when it comes to traffic? People with popular websites make a lot of money from advertising. Why can't Lew arrange for some commercial sponsors or even Google Adwords to pay the bills?

Oh because i'd puke. don't give them bad ideas! ; )


Let's hear it for an ad free LRC!

RonPaulVolunteer
12-28-2007, 10:29 PM
bump

RK Cowan
12-28-2007, 10:55 PM
LRC = Lew Rockwell.com, the website of Lew Rockwell, who worked on Ron Paul's staff back in the 1970s (?), is of course a personal friend of Dr. Paul, and is the founder, I believe, of the Mises Institute. I read the site every day, though it costs more time than I can really spare (so much good stuff), and the LRC Blog is my primary way of keeping up with the Ron Paul campaign.

As noted, LRC had to give up its non-profit status a few months ago because of its support for Ron Paul, which presumably cut into its fundraising ability somewhat; so the slack must be made up by us folks who believe in Dr. Paul's mission enough to want to help keep one of his major, most articulate supporters on the Web.

And yes, supporting LRC is an excellent way for folks in other countries to support Ron Paul, since none of the FEC rules apply: LRC is simply a private website that supports Ron Paul, not part of the campaign or a PAC. Supporting LRC is supporting the message, which is what Dr. Paul says is the real point, not him as a person. So far as I can tell, all you need is a credit card or PayPal account; give it a try on the donation page.

$60 per year = $5 per month, which seems reasonable to me.

The only thing that holds me back is I don't want to be promoting a site that promotes closed borders. I will donate something (by mail, don't do PayPal) but it would be more otherwise.

Okay, gave $50, its a start. Every year I'm going to start with a theoretical $500, and deduct $50 every time he posts some anti-immigration propaganda. At the end of the year, I'll send him the remaining amount. :D

uncloned21
12-29-2007, 12:49 AM
This thread just got a mention on the LRC blog.

http://www.lewrockwell.com/blog/lewrw/archives/018074.html

He's right. The blimp is great and should be supported strongly, but make sure LRC gets a huge boost right now!

RonPaulVolunteer
12-29-2007, 01:27 AM
Now that that's over... BUMP!!

Oh, and check out Hope Anthem...

LibertyEagle
12-29-2007, 01:38 AM
I dont want to be an a$$

Well, you said it. :p

rwl4
12-29-2007, 07:14 AM
Bump!

TooConservative
12-29-2007, 07:17 AM
bumpty-bump

RK Cowan
12-29-2007, 11:12 AM
Just one question. If Paul loses the nomination, can he not direct the remaining funds toward non-profit think tanks that promote ideas he believes in, such as the Mises Institute? Regardless, the campaign needs to build on the momentum and direct funding which will make a long term difference.

I'm busy posting the appeal to other forums, including those in my country.

Cowlesy
12-29-2007, 03:56 PM
bump

TooConservative
12-29-2007, 04:49 PM
This is still bump-worthy.

RK Cowan
12-29-2007, 06:05 PM
Donated $50 this morning. Saw the anti-immigration ad this afternoon. That is the LAST donation Lew will be getting from me.

angrydragon
12-29-2007, 06:34 PM
cahargens@sbcglobal.net

liberty_Forever
12-29-2007, 06:40 PM
Donated. We need LRC because they are syndicated on Google News.

google.com / News / Search "Ron Paul" / sort by date

tamor
12-29-2007, 07:24 PM
bump

Nash
12-29-2007, 08:56 PM
Donated $50 this morning. Saw the anti-immigration ad this afternoon. That is the LAST donation Lew will be getting from me.

That was Ron Paul's ad not LRC.

In fact LRC as an entity supports open borders. Note that doesn't mean that everyone who writes on that site or even Ron Paul necessarily shares this group view. LRC is a venue for lots of different champions of liberty to express their views. They of course don't always agree. This ranges from people like Justin Raimondo to Paleo-Con's like Pat Buchanan to hardcore libertarians like the late Harry Browne, anti-war activists like Cindy Sheehan and of course Ron Paul.

LRC is a libertarian, even anarcho-capitalist, website that promotes those views. Just like the subtitle of their site: Anti-State, Anti-War, Free Market. If you support those views then I think it's in your interest to support the site.

tsetsefly
12-29-2007, 08:57 PM
Donated $50 this morning. Saw the anti-immigration ad this afternoon. That is the LAST donation Lew will be getting from me.

why? what do you mean?

ConstitutionReinstitution
12-29-2007, 10:27 PM
I've been sending LRC (lewrockwell.com) a donation at Christmas every year for several years now. I read it about every day, so the least I can do is compensate for my use of it and the educational benefit I've received.

$100 on its way.


BTW, there are some articles put on there that I strongly disagree with some of the authors on. But I still support it because of the wealth of information on there, and it doesn't mean that everyone agrees with those articles. e.g. There are authors that post articles that are strongly anti-union, and frankly, don't know what they are talking about. I am strongly pro-union. (just try defending yourself against one of these giant chicken-sh1t corporations on your own as an employee, and see what happens). Ron Paul stated in one of the debates that he supports the right of individuals to organize unions (for the purpose of collective bargaining and grievances). Not trying to kidnap the topic, just needed to make a point.

I encourage anyone that reads LRC to make a donation for the benefits you receive. It is an unbelievable bargain for the education you get.

Thanks

RK Cowan
12-29-2007, 11:23 PM
why? what do you mean?

I flipped out when I saw that anti-immigration ad. LRC has long been opposed to the libertarian concept of free migration. I usually just ignore those articles and their authors but this ad from the RP campaign was right in my face. Guess I need anger management. :o

RK Cowan
12-29-2007, 11:30 PM
That was Ron Paul's ad not LRC.

In fact LRC as an entity supports open borders. Note that doesn't mean that everyone who writes on that site or even Ron Paul necessarily shares this group view. LRC is a venue for lots of different champions of liberty to express their views. They of course don't always agree. This ranges from people like Justin Raimondo to Paleo-Con's like Pat Buchanan to hardcore libertarians like the late Harry Browne, anti-war activists like Cindy Sheehan and of course Ron Paul.

LRC is a libertarian, even anarcho-capitalist, website that promotes those views. Just like the subtitle of their site: Anti-State, Anti-War, Free Market. If you support those views then I think it's in your interest to support the site.

Too much anti-immigration stuff on LRC for my tastes. I do visit every day and read most articles and have since 2002. And yes, I do know there is a wide range of opinions but in the ol' days there were about how to get from here to there, not whether the borders should be open or pot should be legalized. Talking about the period I came into the movement (1982). The basics were generally decided. The only "gray area" at that time was abortion.

I fear were going to see libertarianism go down the same road liberalism went down in the 19th century, that is, transformed into socialism piecemeal.

brunner
12-31-2007, 03:59 PM
idonated but didnt receive confirmation, anyone else not received confirmation?

I'm working on a new donation system that processes cards in realtime, which will include instant confirmation. However, since the new system is still in testing, I didn't want to roll it out right before a donation drive. Please do not let it worry you that you're not getting confirmations. It's unfortunate, but I'll have the new system up and running soon.

mesler
12-31-2007, 04:04 PM
I can't give a big chunk, but I just became a $7/month contributor. Not much, but if a few thousand do this, they'll be good to go.

brunner
12-31-2007, 04:04 PM
Too much anti-immigration stuff on LRC for my tastes.

I'm curious to know what you're referring to, other than the recent Ron Paul ad, which wasn't created or influenced by Lew at all.

RK Cowan
01-01-2008, 11:07 AM
I'm curious to know what you're referring to, other than the recent Ron Paul ad, which wasn't created or influenced by Lew at all.

I've been on lewrockwell.com since 2002 (I think?) and seen many anti-immigration articles. One got me ticked enough to write to its author, I believe it was Butler Shaffer who wrote it. I've learned since to just ignore such articles. This TV ad was right in my face.

Anyway, I've calmed down. Not everyone on this side of the border has (Canada, that is) and I'm having a hard time convincing them that Ron Paul (& Lew for that matter) really is a libertarian. I'm referring to some very long term, diehard and prominent libertarian supporters. They see the Ron Paul campaign as bad news for Canadian libertarians. I don't fully agree, but do see their point especially on the immigration issue.

BTW, I haven't gotten confirmation on my donation either.

Cowlesy
01-01-2008, 07:11 PM
I've never emailed Lew himself until today (just a trivial email voicing my eyeroll'ing at the "War on Football").

What a guy Lew is! -- I actually got a nice reply back within the hour!

Anyone here a Mises Institute person? I've never written a check to their group to date, but I'm interested if any RPForums members have found their donations to be worthwhile as I may cut a check.