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Skinner ADMIN (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 08:10 AM Original message |
Help us choose a charity for the Second Annual DU Year-End Charity Donation Drive! |
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sniffa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 08:17 AM Response to Original message |
1. kick |
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MethuenProgressive (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 08:24 AM Response to Original message |
2. Joe Kennedy's Citizens Energy helps the poor and needy keep warm. |
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Le Taz Hot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 08:41 AM Response to Reply #2 |
9. I like |
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regnaD kciN (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 10:14 PM Response to Reply #2 |
161. I back Citizen's Energy as well, because... |
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MannyGoldstein (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 08:29 AM Response to Original message |
3. The Grameen Foundation |
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William769 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 08:30 AM Response to Original message |
4. Elton John AIDS Foundation |
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terrya (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 08:49 AM Response to Reply #4 |
16. I second the Elton John AIDS Foundation |
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La Lioness Priyanka (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 09:32 AM Response to Reply #4 |
26. yup. |
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bliss_eternal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 07:27 PM Response to Reply #4 |
134. Always happy to help this worthy organization...! |
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RB TexLa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 08:33 AM Response to Original message |
5. Too many "America firsters" here to push any of the ones I support |
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MethuenProgressive (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 08:47 AM Response to Reply #5 |
12. RG, tell us about the ones you support, please |
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RB TexLa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 08:58 AM Response to Reply #12 |
17. I've given the micro-loans too. Here are a couple |
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tavalon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 08:35 AM Response to Original message |
6. I want to nominate Amnesty International |
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elaineb (273 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 08:35 AM Response to Original message |
7. Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières |
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XemaSab (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 11:18 AM Response to Reply #7 |
48. Agreed-MSF |
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shireen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 01:17 PM Response to Reply #7 |
56. I second that! An outstanding organization! nt |
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uppityperson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 01:30 PM Response to Reply #7 |
63. MSF for me also. Secondly ACLU. |
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flamingyouth (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 02:32 PM Response to Reply #7 |
72. Agree with this nomination. |
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FloridaJudy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 03:07 PM Response to Reply #7 |
78. Another for MSF |
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LuckyLib (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 04:01 PM Response to Reply #7 |
90. My vote as well. |
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mcscajun (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 05:50 PM Response to Reply #7 |
117. Gets my vote. |
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Lex (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 06:00 PM Response to Reply #7 |
120. I've donated to them. They are first rate |
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bliss_eternal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 07:25 PM Response to Reply #7 |
131. Great organization...! |
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emilyg (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 07:26 PM Response to Reply #7 |
132. Yes. |
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WhollyHeretic (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 08:20 PM Response to Reply #7 |
146. They get my vote |
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ourbluenation (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-07-07 03:46 PM Response to Reply #7 |
196. I support this choice. n/t |
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unhappycamper (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 08:39 AM Response to Original message |
8. Iraq Veterans Against the War |
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Diamond Dave (252 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 05:32 PM Response to Reply #8 |
111. Has our vote - |
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Midlodemocrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 08:45 AM Response to Original message |
10. Habitat for Humanity. |
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MzNov (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 03:02 PM Response to Reply #10 |
76. I'll second that. They are still trying to build homes in NOLA |
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bdamomma (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-07-07 03:38 PM Response to Reply #76 |
193. People out in NO are still suffering and I heard houses |
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LostinVA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 03:17 PM Response to Reply #10 |
81. Nice post, Hitler |
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MonkeyFunk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 04:22 PM Response to Reply #81 |
95. They are in fact a nice group |
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mcscajun (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 05:50 PM Response to Reply #10 |
118. I think this is another great choice. |
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TahitiNut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 06:25 PM Response to Reply #10 |
123. Habitat for Humanity is avowedly an "ecumenical Christian" charity. |
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Imalittleteapot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 08:46 AM Response to Original message |
11. Make It Right NOLA |
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MissHoneychurch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 08:47 AM Response to Reply #11 |
13. I like it |
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Skittles (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 10:41 AM Response to Reply #11 |
40. I agree with this too |
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Suich (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 01:51 PM Response to Reply #11 |
69. Yeah, Make It Right! |
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xxqqqzme (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 04:39 PM Response to Reply #11 |
98. I like it too - I give to Habitat & am very impressed w/ their work |
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zabet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 06:39 PM Response to Reply #11 |
126. This is my pick. nt |
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KamaAina (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 06:53 PM Response to Reply #11 |
127. Yeah you rite! |
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sandnsea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 07:14 PM Response to Reply #11 |
129. I vote for this |
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bliss_eternal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 07:25 PM Response to Reply #11 |
130. Sounds perfect...! |
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Swamp Rat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 07:26 PM Response to Reply #11 |
133. Yeah you rite! |
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Matariki (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 08:07 PM Response to Reply #11 |
140. Yes. Nice that they're building sustainable homes too. |
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lonestarnot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 10:26 PM Response to Reply #11 |
164. This would be the one! |
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HeeBGBz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-07-07 12:27 AM Response to Reply #11 |
172. I vote for this one too |
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oldgrowth (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-07-07 01:25 AM Response to Reply #11 |
178. I like,Make it right |
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I work for workers (551 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 08:48 AM Response to Original message |
14. Homes for our Troops |
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CaliforniaPeggy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 04:59 PM Response to Reply #14 |
102. Welcome to DU, my dear I work for workers! |
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I work for workers (551 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 08:05 PM Response to Reply #102 |
138. Thank you! |
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Blue Fire (588 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-07-07 10:53 AM Response to Reply #14 |
189. I've already backed Second Harvest, but I'm willing to double-up! |
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bdamomma (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-07-07 03:44 PM Response to Reply #14 |
194. yea, I think this gets my vote, those troops are in need of extreme |
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LynneSin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 08:48 AM Response to Original message |
15. After the NYTimes posted about how food banks are in a crunch - America's Second Harvest |
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johnnie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 09:03 AM Response to Reply #15 |
19. I second this one |
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Lochloosa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 09:07 AM Response to Reply #15 |
21. I agree. How can you go wrong with Second Harvest. |
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Skinner ADMIN (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 09:56 AM Response to Reply #15 |
28. OK, I removed the sentence about donating to a different charity. |
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LynneSin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 10:01 AM Response to Reply #28 |
30. I didn't read the entire message - sorry I jumped at that nomination |
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riona (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 10:54 AM Response to Reply #28 |
42. America's Second Harvest is already my personal choice |
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WolverineDG (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 11:34 AM Response to Reply #15 |
49. Our local food bank is begging for food |
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Breeze54 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 12:59 PM Response to Reply #49 |
54. Food Donations are way down nationwide... |
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alittlelark (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 11:45 AM Response to Reply #15 |
50. Second Harvest would be my 1st choice. |
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Beaverhausen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 01:41 PM Response to Reply #15 |
67. I vote this one, too |
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Lil Missy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 05:30 PM Response to Reply #15 |
109. That would be my choice too |
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Klukie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 05:48 PM Response to Reply #15 |
115. Second Harvest gets my vote. |
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mcscajun (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 05:51 PM Response to Reply #15 |
119. Great choice! |
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coffeenap (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 07:57 PM Response to Reply #15 |
136. America's Second Harvest gets my vote! |
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datadiva (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-07-07 01:43 AM Response to Reply #15 |
180. Second Harvest my choice also n/t |
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auntAgonist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-09-07 11:42 AM Response to Reply #15 |
209. another vote for America's 2nd Harvest ... * |
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YankeyMCC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 09:01 AM Response to Original message |
18. Horizons for Homeless Children |
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in_cog_ni_to (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 09:06 AM Response to Original message |
20. National Coalition for Homeless Veterans |
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EFerrari (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 01:23 PM Response to Reply #20 |
59. That's a great idea!: |
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BrklynLiberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 09:10 AM Response to Original message |
22. I also support giving to Second Harvest. The food banks seem truly desperate, and the need is even |
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Lisa0825 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 09:12 AM Response to Original message |
23. ModestNeeds.org |
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GardeningGal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 09:36 AM Response to Reply #23 |
27. I second this suggestion. |
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knitter4democracy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 09:12 AM Response to Original message |
24. Doctors without Borders. |
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cuke (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 09:20 AM Response to Original message |
25. Alzheimer's Association and the American Diabetes Association |
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blm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 10:00 AM Response to Original message |
29. Food banks are needier than ever this year - I would repeat Second Harvest. |
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NMDemDist2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 10:11 AM Response to Reply #29 |
33. another vote for a food bank--Second Harvest or whoever n/t |
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kickysnana (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 05:20 PM Response to Reply #29 |
105. I agree n/t |
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Eurobabe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 05:31 PM Response to Reply #29 |
110. Second Harvest, so many without food |
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Klukie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 05:45 PM Response to Reply #29 |
114. I agree... |
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Cerridwen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 10:10 AM Response to Original message |
31. I recommend the "National Low Income Housing Coalition" |
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Booster (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 10:10 AM Response to Original message |
32. I vote for Heifer International or Doctors Without Borders. |
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gollygee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 10:37 AM Response to Reply #32 |
39. These are my favorite two also |
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LeftyMom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 11:09 AM Response to Reply #32 |
46. Heifer's a no go. nt |
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Hestia (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 01:38 PM Response to Reply #46 |
65. Why is Heifer a no-go? Non-denominational, non-political. n/t |
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Bucky (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 03:24 PM Response to Reply #65 |
82. Their name is offensive to vegans |
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Hestia (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 04:41 PM Response to Reply #82 |
100. Whew! Thank Goddess, I thought there was another reason not to give. I too donate to them |
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Matariki (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 08:08 PM Response to Reply #82 |
141. Yes and god forbid, they give livestock to starving families. |
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MonkeyFunk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-07-07 12:23 AM Response to Reply #141 |
170. Yes |
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LynneSin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-07-07 09:23 AM Response to Reply #141 |
187. zap |
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Booster (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 03:11 PM Response to Reply #46 |
80. Why in the world would anyone object to Heifer Int.? I am totally |
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MonkeyFunk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 04:38 PM Response to Reply #80 |
97. animal-rights |
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Booster (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 06:11 PM Response to Reply #97 |
122. IMO, extremists of any kind are just plain wrong. |
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bliss_eternal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 07:49 PM Response to Reply #80 |
135. Please try to understand.... |
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Matariki (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 08:12 PM Response to Reply #135 |
142. I agree - this should be a mutually agreeable donation |
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bliss_eternal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 08:56 PM Response to Reply #142 |
154. I thought I saw upthread... |
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Matariki (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 09:50 PM Response to Reply #154 |
158. That's fine. |
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bliss_eternal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 11:47 PM Response to Reply #158 |
167. I don't see anyone doing that. |
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Matariki (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 10:32 PM Response to Reply #154 |
165. ps - vegan/omnivour issues might not be what this thead is about , but it sure will keep it kicked |
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bliss_eternal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-07-07 12:05 AM Response to Reply #165 |
168. Whatever makes you feel good.... |
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MonkeyFunk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-07-07 12:26 AM Response to Reply #154 |
171. and as an atheist |
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bliss_eternal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-07-07 12:44 AM Response to Reply #171 |
174. Good for you... |
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yewberry (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-07-07 01:27 AM Response to Reply #142 |
179. LM pointed out that HI should be a no-go. Why? |
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bliss_eternal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-07-07 02:49 AM Response to Reply #179 |
183. Thanks tofunut... |
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MonkeyFunk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-07-07 04:06 PM Response to Reply #179 |
198. Did you not see |
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yewberry (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-08-07 12:53 AM Response to Reply #198 |
202. No, actually, I didn't. |
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KittyWampus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-09-07 11:40 AM Response to Reply #135 |
208. Well, I can object to Doctors Without Borders (Christian Scientist). Not really, just making |
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Matariki (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 08:14 PM Response to Reply #32 |
143. self delete |
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SoCalDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 10:14 AM Response to Original message |
34. OLPC.. |
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Simeon Salus (618 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 10:22 AM Response to Reply #34 |
35. Totally endorse this charity |
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SoCalDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 10:24 AM Response to Reply #35 |
36. I did the same thing.. Bulk buys can be sent to poor schools HERE too |
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earth mom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 01:53 PM Response to Reply #34 |
70. One Laptop per child-Make it right NOLA- KIVA. nt |
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rateyes (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 10:30 AM Response to Original message |
37. National Coalition Against Domestic Violence: |
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Tierra_y_Libertad (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 10:35 AM Response to Original message |
38. Kiva. It works. It helps people improve their own lives. |
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MethuenProgressive (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 10:50 AM Response to Reply #38 |
41. kick for kiva.org |
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CrispyQ (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 05:49 PM Response to Reply #38 |
116. Another kick for Kiva! |
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motocicleta (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 08:25 PM Response to Reply #38 |
147. Yet another for kiva |
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davsand (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 10:58 AM Response to Original message |
43. Given the current climate in the US I suggest the ACLU. |
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flvegan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 11:06 AM Response to Original message |
44. Howsabout PETA? |
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LeftyMom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 11:08 AM Response to Reply #44 |
45. Great idea. |
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LynneSin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 12:05 PM Response to Reply #44 |
51. oh ha ha ha ha |
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Mutineer (659 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 08:16 PM Response to Reply #51 |
144. PETA is an excellent choice! |
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LiberalFighter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-07-07 08:03 AM Response to Reply #44 |
186. ASPCA is my vote |
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AuntPatsy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 11:11 AM Response to Original message |
47. A great idea, I just read yesterday that the food banks are in dire need this year for helping |
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Javaman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 12:21 PM Response to Original message |
52. The Human Fund. LOL |
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Breeze54 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 12:36 PM Response to Original message |
53. America's Second Harvest would be the best! Food pantries are desperate! |
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Horse with no Name (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 01:45 PM Response to Reply #53 |
68. That is my choice as well |
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shireen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 01:16 PM Response to Original message |
55. CHECK CEO compensation before selecting a charity |
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CC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 03:01 PM Response to Reply #55 |
75. Here is the latest finacial information |
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NightWatcher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 01:21 PM Response to Original message |
57. heiffer.org, habitat, make it right NOLA, Second Harvest..... |
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emmadoggy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 05:16 PM Response to Reply #57 |
104. These are all my faves too. |
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hippywife (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 08:56 PM Response to Reply #57 |
155. I second that suggestion! |
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librechik (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 01:22 PM Response to Original message |
58. StandUp for Kids--help for homeless and street kids, nationwide |
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Dorian Gray (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 01:23 PM Response to Original message |
60. I work in the non-profit sector... |
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alfredo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 01:25 PM Response to Original message |
61. Food banks are in dire straits right now. Second Harvest? |
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NashVegas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 01:27 PM Response to Original message |
62. War Child International |
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Octafish (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 10:37 PM Response to Reply #62 |
166. The little girl from Detroit who took 6 bullets for mom... |
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Hestia (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 01:37 PM Response to Original message |
64. Heifer International. |
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Imalittleteapot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 03:09 PM Response to Reply #64 |
79. Heifer is excellent |
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LeftyMom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 05:11 PM Response to Reply #64 |
103. Heifer promotes junk science and animal abuse. nt |
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motocicleta (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 08:26 PM Response to Reply #103 |
148. link please. nt |
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Matariki (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 08:43 PM Response to Reply #103 |
153. This is just slander in service of a personal agenda - with no facts to back it up. |
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MonkeyFunk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-07-07 12:29 AM Response to Reply #153 |
173. You won't get any facts |
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J-Lo Biafra (418 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-07-07 09:59 AM Response to Reply #103 |
188. Please back up that assertion with an unbiased source. n/t |
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Matariki (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 09:15 PM Response to Reply #64 |
156. I have a friend who worked for them for years |
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Sabriel (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 01:40 PM Response to Original message |
66. Although I want to support people in the US... |
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DCKit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 02:20 PM Response to Original message |
71. Food and energy assistance. |
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pinto (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 02:42 PM Response to Original message |
73. Kick. |
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Haole Girl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 02:58 PM Response to Original message |
74. CARE International |
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Cabcere (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 03:06 PM Response to Original message |
77. All of the charities already mentioned sound great to me |
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Lochloosa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 03:34 PM Response to Original message |
83. I have a second rec. The Carter Center |
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Bettycat (4 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 03:35 PM Response to Original message |
84. Love Without Boundaries |
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nam78_two (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 03:44 PM Response to Original message |
85. K*R.nt |
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Whoa_Nelly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 03:46 PM Response to Original message |
86. America's Second Harvest |
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robinlynne (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 03:49 PM Response to Original message |
87. I think the two which are most relevant to our country and this moment would be |
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intheflow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 03:56 PM Response to Original message |
88. So, how can we buy the DU calendar? |
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OneGrassRoot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 04:05 PM Response to Reply #88 |
91. Ditto...about the calendar and the three charity ideas. :) n/t |
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Fire Walk With Me (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 03:59 PM Response to Original message |
89. The Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund, Clare Foundation, any group that assists the homeless. |
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bpeale (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 04:07 PM Response to Original message |
92. i like makeitrightnola.org |
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JohnLocke (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 04:17 PM Response to Original message |
93. Heifer International. |
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kitkat65 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 04:18 PM Response to Original message |
94. St. Jude's Children's Hospital |
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Stump (808 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-07-07 07:23 AM Response to Reply #94 |
185. I like St. Jude's also... |
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rAVES (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 04:24 PM Response to Original message |
96. Kiva.org vote and kick! |
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walldude (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 04:41 PM Response to Original message |
99. Childs Play! It's run by a couple of Gamers over at Penny Arcade |
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GliderGuider (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 04:57 PM Response to Original message |
101. War Resisters Support Campaign |
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emmadoggy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 05:22 PM Response to Original message |
106. I like Heifer Intl., Make it Right NOLA, Habitat for Humanity, America's Second Harvest.. |
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Occam Bandage (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 05:24 PM Response to Original message |
107. Oxfam. I'm surprised nobody's mentioned it yet. |
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pecwae (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 05:27 PM Response to Original message |
108. Bestfriends.org |
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LeftyMom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 05:34 PM Response to Reply #108 |
112. I have some friends who work for them. |
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pecwae (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 05:44 PM Response to Reply #112 |
113. That's wonderful to hear! |
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iamahaingttta (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 06:10 PM Response to Original message |
121. Teach For America |
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JohnLocke (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-07-07 10:56 PM Response to Reply #121 |
199. Teach For America is a great choice |
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happygoluckytoyou (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 06:30 PM Response to Original message |
124. WOULD THE "RENT BUSH A BRAIN" FOUNDATION BE OUT OF LINE? |
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aggiesal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 06:31 PM Response to Original message |
125. City Of Hope, (Duarte, CA.) |
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ayeshahaqqiqa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 07:04 PM Response to Original message |
128. Refugees International |
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Mnemosyne (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 07:57 PM Response to Original message |
137. Heifer International - a gift that keeps on giving through generations. |
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Matariki (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 08:05 PM Response to Original message |
139. Rebuild New Orleans - www.makeitrightnola.org |
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motocicleta (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 08:19 PM Response to Original message |
145. Adopt a Village (AAV) |
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motocicleta (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 08:30 PM Response to Original message |
149. Off topic: |
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NMDemDist2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 08:31 PM Response to Reply #149 |
150. one person, or one 'ignored' ??? n/t |
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motocicleta (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 08:40 PM Response to Reply #150 |
152. One ignored |
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Bluebear (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-07-07 12:45 AM Response to Reply #152 |
175. apologies, wrong place |
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RainDog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 08:38 PM Response to Original message |
151. Doctors Without Borders is one possibility |
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me b zola (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 09:23 PM Response to Original message |
157. Second Harvest, makeitrightnola, kiva |
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OPERATIONMINDCRIME (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 09:51 PM Response to Original message |
159. I Say The Same As Last Year. America's Second Harvest. They Just Called The Other Day. |
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Hekate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 09:54 PM Response to Original message |
160. Second Harvest sounds like a good choice again. Thanks!! |
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proud patriot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 10:16 PM Response to Original message |
162. kick and recommend |
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Blue Fire (588 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-06-07 10:23 PM Response to Original message |
163. Gotta go with Second Harvest |
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Historic NY (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-07-07 12:17 AM Response to Original message |
169. The Smile Train - give a child back a smile........ |
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Bluebear (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-07-07 12:46 AM Response to Original message |
176. So many fine choices, I can only chime in to say how can we go wrong with any of these? :) |
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alfredo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-07-07 01:09 AM Response to Original message |
177. Kick |
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A-Schwarzenegger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-07-07 01:55 AM Response to Original message |
181. RNC. |
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LynneSin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-07-07 03:25 PM Response to Reply #181 |
191. Perhaps we can adopt a republican candidate |
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A-Schwarzenegger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-07-07 03:45 PM Response to Reply #191 |
195. I thought we did already! |
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orleans (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-07-07 02:22 AM Response to Original message |
182. so many great suggestions here. how do you decide? |
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Sherman A1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-07-07 03:45 AM Response to Original message |
184. Only Doctors without Borders or the Carter Center come to mind |
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alfredo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-07-07 11:38 AM Response to Original message |
190. Joel Pett on food banks |
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mtnester (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-07-07 03:31 PM Response to Original message |
192. After the post I saw from Ozark Dem on his friend's attempted suicide |
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ourbluenation (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-07-07 03:52 PM Response to Original message |
197. UNICEF Inspired giving...- $40 buys bike for healthworker, $17 for 50 L of theraputic milk, etc... |
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proud patriot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-07-07 11:19 PM Response to Original message |
200. I vote for Second Harvest |
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Blue-Jay (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-07-07 11:20 PM Response to Original message |
201. How about Heifer International? |
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siri2k (240 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-08-07 12:58 AM Response to Original message |
203. NRDC - Polar Bear SOS campaign |
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JohnLocke (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-08-07 02:07 AM Response to Reply #203 |
204. The Natural Resources Defense Council is a great choice... |
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michreject (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-08-07 05:05 AM Response to Original message |
205. I tried |
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NMDemDist2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-09-07 11:30 AM Response to Original message |
206. what's going on with this? n/t |
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Phillycat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-09-07 11:36 AM Response to Original message |
207. The ASPCA. |
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momophile (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-10-07 11:07 AM Response to Original message |
210. kick! nt |
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