people unable to donate, check in here...

[Lerkfish]

some of us (like me, unemployed since december) are not in a position to donate but support the site wholeheartedly.

If you are in a similar situation, check in here.


(the reason I do this, is SOMETIMES during a fund drive, people who have donated hold it against those who havent during discussions, assuming nondonators are doing so for political, rather than personal finance, reasons.)

[rurallib]

1. checking in. What little extra I have goes to beat Grassley

good friend is in the race. Tom Fiegen.

[meegbear]

2. Here ...

donated for years and got a stack of bumper stickers to prove it.

[meegbear]

7. Thank you whoever donated me a star!!!!

[Systematic Chaos]

3. For the past two years people have kept my star alive.

This year I hope to make a small donation of my own to keep the star. It won't be as much as I think the site is worth, but I can only afford so much since I'm now on disability and my wife is down to part-time hours.

[Arkansas Granny]

4. Good idea. That would give those who want to make a donation, but already have a star,

a place to find those who could use one.

[calimary]

21. Yeah - I was looking for a thread like this.

'Cause I have a couple of extra stickies not used yet. :evilgrin:

[Joanne98]

5. Me. I've been unemployed since January and my car just broke down.

I'm really broke.

[Democrat 4 Ever]

6. My heart is with DU, my pocketbook not as much.

After finally finding a job after a year of unemployment in July of last year, I was laid off in March. Long story but haven't found a job yet and times are tight. Things will get better, I am counting on Obama.

[formercia]

150. I'm very sorry to hear that.

Your work here is great, thanks. :hi:

[rubberducky]

8. Thank you for posting this thread.

I always feel like a creap when I post with no star. Here is the reason. I lost my job 2years ago and can not seem to find work that I can physically do. I have arthritis and multiple heart problems along with the BIG problem (employment wise) of being 58 years old. Lost my home to forclosure last January. Hubby and I currantly live in a small trailer. Due to a 24 hour hospital stay and recieving a stent for a 99.9 % blockage we have a $42000 medical bills. That left me with 1 blockage of 50% and one of 70%, which kind of slows me down.Medicaid is "frozen" here in MI,so there is no help there. I thank God every day that hubby has a fairly decent job,but money is very tight. Thank you for giving me a thread to vent my reason for not donating at this time. I love DU, it is my "home" and sometimes my sanity.

[Parker CA]

28. ;)

[rubberducky]

40. Thank you!!

[ezgoingrl]

9. Can't do it this time and it kills me.

This site and the people on it are important to me. Stupid economy.

[williesgirl]

10. Always have donated, can't this time. Too many med bills for daughter.

[Lerkfish]

11. kicking

[subcomhd]

12. unemployeed (under - employeed really)

DU is the first on my list once I get a job (right after property taxes)

[barbtries]

13. i'm sorry i didn't see this earlier

i could have donated in the name of one of these good people...on the other hand, my bumper sticker is curling like crazy, so: next drive! :)

[Alameda]

14. How exactly does one do that? Donate a star to someone else?

[cwydro]

16. When you go to donate, there is a place to choose

in your name or someone else's.

[Mrs. Overall]

17. Well, I just tried and messed it up--

as you are donating it gives you the option to donate your star to another user, but I clicked through the pages too quickly and missed it--it's on the same page that asks whether or not you want to be sent a bumper sticker (the option to donate a star to another user is above that).

Go through the process slowly and you won't miss it.

[drm604]

15. Out of work and spending all of my money on rent and health care.

I've supported DU in the past but more recently I've had to refrain. :(

[winyanstaz]

18. I am a military widow...living on a military pension of $880.00 a month..

And in case you all don't know it..Congress voted away widows Social Security because they claim if we get a check from the military retirement..we cannot have Social Security as well. We can have one or the other, but not both.
Even though my husband and I both worked for over 20 years OUTSIDE the military after he retired after 20 years in the military...I cant claim it.
So sorry DU...I love this site but I cannot donate and if the cost of living keeps going up I soon will have to chose between heat or food this winter. Still I am luckier than many Americans at this time. At least if I end up living in a dipsy dumpster I will be able to buy some food which is luckier than many. :P

[The Straight Story]

19. Here, laid off last month (nt)

[Hawkeye-X]

139. Didn't I donate a star to you a year or so ago?

:hi:

[zorahopkins]

20. Too Little Money

I'd really like to contribute.

But I have too little money.

I am over-extended on my credit cards, primarily because I am forced to use them just to buy groceries.

I'll try to set aside a small contribution, and send it in, though.

I just cannot afford to send very much.

[zorahopkins]

61. THANK YOU To The Dear Person

Many, many thanks to the dear, wonderful person who gave me a star.

I sm moved to tears that someone is so generous.

I am not surprized by the kind generosity of DU people.

Thanks again!

[Maru Kitteh]

22. We are trying to keep my elderly disabled mom out of forclosure right now... So.....

we can't this time.

[sonofspy777]

23. underemployed

Lost my FT time job in May. Have managed to hold onto 16 hr/week job since ...

[tblue37]

84. sonofspy,

I am working on getting you a star, but it is taking forever for the member list page to load so I can give you one. I'll let you know if it finally loads. (I have some trouble with pages loading slowly or not at all sometimes.)

(I am trying to welcome you with a star--but that page keeps loading but never actually loads! I will give it 10 minutes more, and then I will squawk to Skinner and ask him how to donte a star to you without having to load that page.)

It's 1:00 a.m. now, and the page just won't load. I have emailed Skinner to ask what procedure to follow to give you a star when the page that is supposed to enable that won't load. I promise I will make sure you have one sometime tomorrow, after I hear back from him. Then you will have access to all the useful function of the site.

[lame54]

160. quick - click here...

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x6368938#6368968

[yodoobo]

24. Thanks for the recognition

Times are getting better and Stimulous is working...but it takes time.

Hopefully I can spare a few dollars during the next drive.

[kimmylavin]

49. Until the next drive...

:hi:

[yodoobo]

62. Oh wow

You are so kind.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart....

:yourock: :applause: :party: :applause:

[Hekate]

25. Kick. This thread is a good idea & I'll be checking back later.

:grouphug:

Hekate

[progressoid]

26. Yeah,

DU is one of my last budgets to cut - unfortunately it has to be cut again.

Thankfully I have internet for business but business is thin. I don't expect to be in business by the end of the year.

[City of Mills]

27. I plan to donate when I pay off the rest of my CC debt

Hopefully, by the end of December I'll be out of debt. Till then, I'm scraping as much as I can!

[City of Mills]

95. Wow!

I haven't had a star in well over a year, THANK YOU THANK YOU, mystery benefactor! I can post in groups again!!

[G_j]

29. sad to say..

that would include me

:-(

[druidity33]

30. unemployed since April...

bills have been piling up high lately.

Should i give up the cellphone?


:(

[laughingliberal]

31. At the risk of whing...

I was once a proud member and donor to DU (under a different name). Then almost 3 years ago our finances went down the drain. Husband's business dried up and we were struggling. About a year of that and, just as we found out my husband had cancer, I lost my job. A year of paying COBRA rates to get him treated and coming close to losing our house several times has left us really devastated. I feel guilty spending what little we do manage to earn on an internet connection. But, right now, it's my life line. I feel so bad when I see the pleas for donations but we just don't have it. Hope this changes some day.

[bigwillq]

32. I only donate to DU once a year

and I only donate the mim. amount so I don't have to see those ads.

[Hekate]

37. Then this thread is not for you

[bigwillq]

38. Didn't know

it was your job to tell me what threads are for or not for me.
Have a good day. :)

[DU GrovelBot]

33. ## PLEASE DONATE TO DEMOCRATIC UNDERGROUND! ##

This week is our third quarter 2009 fund drive. Democratic Underground is
a completely independent website. We depend on donations from our members
to cover our costs. Please take a moment to donate! Thank you!

[Cerridwen]

45. I can't tell if this is irony, redundancy, or an oxymoron in this thread.

Wait! I know.

All Three!!!!

*snort*

[mwooldri]

60. But DU grovelbot doesn't have a star! nt

[Skip Intro]

79. Grovelbot has no star. This will occupy my attention for an unknown period of time.

You know times are bad when even grovelbot can't afford a star.

[tridim]

34. Laid off in March and unpaid for the last 10 months of my completed contract.

I've posted this story on DU so I wont go into more detail, it's too depressing.

I still have a star, but I know it wont be there for long.

[DKRC]

35. I give what I can several times a year

since I can't make one big donation during drives. I give away the bumper stickers to spread the word about DU.

[mcar]

36. Checking in

wish I could help this time, but not possible.

[kimmylavin]

47. You've just helped.

:hi:

[greenbriar]

39. checking in....I lost 300 dollars monthly due to cutbacks in our district

wow, that is gonna hurt

[mountainvue]

41. Checking in. Livin' on a prayer right now.

[Juche]

42. I donated back when I was employed

But I got laid off in June. The best I could do now is about $5.

[w8liftinglady]

43. I challenge those DUers who can,to adopt 1 or 2.

I'm not rich,but hopefully,a couple of DUers are donors now.

[w8liftinglady]

121. repeating the challenge

[blogslut]

44. Can't donate this quarter

:(

[w8liftinglady]

46. kick nt

[surrealAmerican]

48. To be fair, there may well be people who don't donate ...

... because of some sort of difference of opinion with the majority on this site. I'm not one of them, but they probably exist. I've seen very little discrimination against those who haven't donated.

[mdmc]

50. sadly

perhaps i can kick in 4.20
but that is my movie money..

[Kansas Wyatt]

51. I've averaged 20 hrs. / week for the last year.

And I do not give a damn what people think of me.

I also hold a grudge against the Chic Special Interest Squads, who do the very same thing that town hall protesters do. As long as that is acceptable, then the DU doesn't need anymore of my money.

[proteus_lives]

57. "I've averaged 20 hrs./week"

Doesn't it suck? I practically beg for more hours at my job.

[Kansas Wyatt]

63. Especially when I go...

A couple weeks without any work and/or only manage to get in 4 hrs. of work a week. And I have to stay attached to the phone to get what I do get, and I'm not paid for being on call either.

Jack Cafferty asked today what people thought about the City of Chicago cutting city workers out of days of work, which didn't amount to two weeks off for the whole time. I thought... Hell, that would be great to still get that much work.

[AuntPatsy]

142. I am not sure I understand what your trying to say?

[knitter4democracy]

52. Here. *sigh*

The ex isn't paying his support checks, and my job doesn't start for another month (subbing in the local schools). I'm really hoping I can pay the bills at some point this month.

[handmade34]

73. from an ex-Michigander to another

ex's should be outlawed! and good luck in school

[knitter4democracy]

117. Well, mine sure should be.

And his fiance/live-in girlfriend/last mistress that he decided to leave me for. I can't stand that crazy b****.

[graywarrior]

53. Next time for sure.

[Born_A_Truman]

54. Kick!

[OmmmSweetOmmm]

55. My business has taken a nose dive with the economy.

[proteus_lives]

56. Wish I could.

But after bills and whatnot I'm on a very tight budget for the foreseeable future.

[redwitch]

58. hanging by a thread here.

Will donate again eventually. Very much appreciate DU. Our circumstances have changed alot this past year. It's been hard on so many levels.

[Hekate]

69. Done

:hug:

Hekate

[redwitch]

131. Thank you so much Hekate

I needed that hug.

[originalpckelly]

59. Yep, that's me.

Wish I could donate.

[Hekate]

72. Done

:hug:

Hekate

[originalpckelly]

104. THANKS!

You're so sweet to do that! :hug:

[Pisces]

64. Barely hanging on.

[jimlup]

65. I had to miss a month due to the credit squeeze but...

I'll be back online next month. But yeah, I can certainly sympathize.

[unkachuck]

66. K&R....+1....n/t

[HarveyDarkey]

67. Wish I could

but food and housing take precedence.

[Cetacea]

68. Thread is a good idea. n/t

[dysfunctional press]

70. i'm on permanent disability and my wife is a temp...

and things are looking to get worse before they get better.

[Budgies Revenge]

71. unemployed since April

but going back to school in the spring--so hopefully things will turn around. I do support you DU!

[BlancheSplanchnik]

102. keep an eye open for a sticky coming your way.....

(hahhha I hope that's how it works, anyway..... )

[Budgies Revenge]

119. Thank you so much!

That was an incredibly thoughtful and generous gesture--I promise to pass this gift on the next time I am financially able. Thank you! Thank you!

[BlancheSplanchnik]

120. You're absolutely and totally welcome!

:D

I would have just done it anonymously, but lots of people are helping out, so I didn't want to get doubled up.





btw, I LOVE your screen name!!

Welcome to DUbeedoobeedu :heeee:

[AsahinaKimi]

74. Unemployed .. struggling but hanging in there.

I could say more but I don't feel comfortable talking about my financial situation publicly. I would rather spend money on food for me and the cat at the moment.

[X_Digger]

75. I gave out a couple :) n/t

[nadinbrzezinski]

76. Thanks for the thread,

for other reasons...

[siouxsiecreamcheese]

77. checking in

haven't been able to donate in a while, I feel like such a heel.:cry:

[Sebastian Doyle]

78. I'm so broke I can't even pay attention

Yeah, it's an old joke, but still much funnier than the reality :evilfrown:

[lunatica]

80. My last donation is still good for awhile

But it could be my last for a long time. My entire unit in UC Berkeley is being laid off along with many more all across the campus. Fortunately for me I have another job on campus so I'm not facing total unemployment, but that may just merely slow the descent. They're centralizing all the administrative work with a fraction of the manpower for the research departments, ostensibly because of the financial crisis in California, but it's one of their Corporate make-overs. Again they win the perfect trifecta. They can cut costs, get rid of hundreds of people (and having to pay out those salaries, health insurance, and retirements) while at the same time giving themselves raises because they're taking on 'more' responsibility, and they can break the unions at the same time. The Bush legacy continues. Ahrnold has done a great job.

I figure I can at least contribute my input to this site. I love DU and DUers and the opportunity to contribute is a priceless gift.

[Hekate]

83. Extended as of now

:hug:

Hekate

[lunatica]

94. Thank you Hekate

You're keeping the lords of karma busy scribbling in their balance books in the + column under your name.

:pals:

And I notice that Michelle Backman has just been blammo'd in the donations bar. Hmmmmm, I wonder if there's a connection...

[Snarkoleptic]

81. I'd love to donate, but my base pay is now just 16% of what it was when I was laid off in 2007.

Sucking pond water...

[Odin2005]

82. Checking in

I don't have a pay-pal account and don't have a credit card. I don;t really have any money to donate, anyway. :(

[Hekate]

85. Kick. C'mon night crew.

:kick:

[downeyr]

86. That's definitely me!

College student on his last dollars 'til end of September!

[Liberty Belle]

87. I decided to "be the media" in our region but have sacrified income

to make it happen. Our site is wildly successful in circulation - over 5 million hits in 11 months, 12,000 new readers last month alone. We're covering progressive issues seriously for the first time in our conservative area - and surprisingly winning support not only from liberals, but a lot of Republicans who appreciate hearing all sides on the issues and many are being persuaded to change their views. We're actually getting support from surprising places - an NBC TV station that's teamed up with us on joint reporting, an Indian tribe that's sponsoring our free wildfire alerts, various nonprofits and even a Chamber of Commerce that likes our "green business" stories. You can check out our nonpartisan, nonprofit site here: www.eastcountymagazine.org.

Money is still tight, as we're not earning enough yet for me to pay myself a salary. But we're making a big difference here in our community.

So hope I'll be forgiven for not donating. With almost no income, one kid in college and another who just graduated and moved home with no job, we don't have any extra money to spare.

[Hekate]

89. Just keep on keepin' on, LB.

A star for a star.

:hug:


Edited to ask (since I'm looking at your site): is that you who is the UCSB alum? So is Mr. H, and we live in Goleta.

Hekate

[Liberty Belle]

122. Thanks, Hekate! Nice to have that star. :-)

I am a UCSB alum, and so is my hubby. Classes of '79 and '78. How about you?

[Hekate]

123. Ah you young things. Mr. H graduated UCSB about 1967...

... I went to University of Hawaii and graduated 1971. I moved here when my 2 kids were toddlers, so SB/Goleta is all they remember -- great place to raise them.

Keep up the good work.

Hekate

[Hawkeye-X]

140. Oh, I still subscribe to it online.

Even though I take a look at it once in a while.. It's a good paper - even though I don't live in the area.

Hawkeye-X

[jaded_old_cynic]

88. That would be me.

Longtime member, since about 2001 or maybe 2002 I don't really recall. I know my post count isn't much to speak of, but I don't usually post unless I feel I have something important to add. Still this site is the first one I go to every morning to catch up on the latest news and peruse the commentary. As far as donations go I too have monetary issues. I've been scrimping and saving since my husband passed away in 2006. Not to mention the fact that I got laid off from my job last month. But I'll survive. :)
Still and all I just posted this as a shout out to all my fellow DU'ers to say "Thanks for being there and keeping me sane!" :hi:

[NoSheep]

90. Checking in

[SeattleGirl]

91. Unfortunately, I can't this time, due to a $2200 car repair bill.

Bugs the hell out of me, as I usually donate every quarter, and often donate for others too.

But I guess that's just how it is sometimes. :(

[immoderate]

92. Things are slow this summer.

Hoping for a pickup in the fall. This drive will have to pass. I've managed to keep my star though.

--imm

[lib_wit_it]

93. Is there a minimum donation? I can scrape up 10 bucks or so. Nothing to give to Progressive Orgs,

though, and now's the time when we, apparently, must have cash to get representation in DC.

[Lilith Velkor]

96. Yo! n/t

[rucky]

97. Recently unemployed, here.

I'd love to support DU as much as this community has supported me. Hopefully I'll find a good job soon and will be able to give back.

[Lerkfish]

98. thanks for whomever donated in my name

much appreciated.

:)

[jaded_old_cynic]

107. Likewise

Someone was kind enough to donate in my name as well. Just want to say thank you to my mysterious benefactor!

:yourock:

[Greyhound]

99. I come due at heart time. Hopefully I'll be better off by then. n/t

[KelleyKramer]

100. money is very tight right now..

I do construction related work. Some weeks I stay home 1 or 2 days, just not much work out there right now.

[Spider Jerusalem]

101. Unable to donate at present; would if I could...

but I'm presently going through the process of emigration (which is not cheap) and getting married in a few months (which is also not cheap); being unable to work due to my immigration status means money is a bit tight just now.

[Sebastian Doyle]

103. Giving this thread another morning kick upstairs

And thanks to the "anonymous donor" for the star! :)

[calico1]

105. Checking in...

I always donate but I was laid off 2 weeks ago.

:(

[brendan120678]

106. Not unemployed, but just very financially restrained.

But I still love everyone here and appreciate the Admins and Mods for all of their hard work!!

[we can do it]

108. Me Too- Have Been Volunteering Intead of Cash for the Most Part

[Royal Sloan 09]

109. check, UE also, support too! nt

[SeekerBlue]

110. I'm one

I am a new-ish member and, while I am luckier than many, I have massive debts that I am working on, which is why I will not be able to donate this time round.

I'll be here one way or the other, though.

[Sheepshank]

111. I am keeping my head above water. Budgeting queen :)

Sole supporter for 5 on a gov't clerical job. Hey I have pretty good insurance and I STILL want Pulic Option!!!!!

[Individualist]

112. Too many prescriptions to buy, doctors to pay

Can't donate to anyone.

[Kalyke]

113. Hubby was laid off for a bit last year.

Still recovering - he has a new job, but the pay isn't as great. Still... it's work.

[druidity33]

114. Thanks for the thread Lerkfish...

Someone give me star-hug!

Bless you whoever you are!

:)
:hi:

[Lerkfish]

115. a HUGE appreciation for the generosity of DUers in this thread, to paraphrase

Blanche Dubois from Streetcar Named Desire, we are humbled by the kindness of (not so strange) strangers.

I'm glad i started this thread, because it gave a chance for some to benefit, some to be generous, and an increase in donations that might not have happened.

you are all wonderful human beings.

:)

[tandot]

116. We just added a new family member in May and I'll be out of a job starting September.

On the upside, I have more time to spend with Connor :)

[Lerkfish]

118. awww... well, life has some miracles, yet!

what a cutie.

:)

[Hawkeye-X]

141. Ooooh!

A friend for my Joey!

[tandot]

151. What an absolutely adorable cutie.

Don't you just melt when they start to smile? How old is Joey? Connor was born 6 weeks early weighing only 3.5 lbs but otherwise completely healthy. He is now 3 1/2 month and up to 11 lbs.

Thanks so much for the star. I hope I can pay it back soon by donating for another member :)

:hug:

[Hawkeye-X]

156. Joey is 6 months as of Thursday.

Pretty soon you'll be able to feed him oatmeal! He's starting out real baby food, and he's a pretty picky eater. :)

[Swamp Rat]

124. I can contribute free "art" ...

Whether it's "art" or not is debatable, according to some folks. :D

Here's a new one for whomever is interested:

[AuntPatsy]

143. Love the art...and worth much...

[laylah]

125. me...nt

edited to add it is for financial, not political, reasons, i cannot donate.

[dem629]

126. I wish I could. But cutbacks and medical bills have me strapped.

[northernlights]

127. I've been more unemployed than employed

since 2002. What was *supposed* to be my retirement savings is wiped out. I'm back in school studying medical lab technology, but the advisor lied to me early on, causing the education to take a year longer than I'd planned for. I'm borrowing the maximum stafford loans, but that's not enough to cover room/board-type living expenses. Private ed loans are no longer available unless you have enough income to not need them. My house is for sale, but not one person has actually come to see it yet. And I just got fired w/out cause or notice (and replaced by a couple 20 year olds with inside connections) from Subway, where I was getting just enough to tide me over until a tax rebate and the stafford loans arrive.

But I do have hope, as I have a provisional offer, pending background check, for parttime work at a finance company that moved up here last year.

The background check, btw, is being conducted by either an H1B or has been outsourced to India. I know this because a guy with accent called 2 weeks ago around "mistakes" on my application (he misread a '5' for '3' and was concerned that I said I worked at a place -2/07 when in fact my last day was 3/1/07 :eyes:).

[redqueen]

128. Me...

but I'm not sure my star is due to expire soon.

But yeah... frickin $4K/yr pay cut. Ouch.

[Kazak]

129. Would like to...

'Not in the budget.

[Kazak]

130. Would like to...

but it's not in the budget this time.

[Suich]

132. Kick, in case someone has an extra star to give!

:kick:

[mitchtv]

133. sorry, pension and SS just don't do it

when you factor in the medication ( plus bribes to the death panel)

[WonderGrunion]

134. Donated twice before

Dearly wish I could donate now. Been unemployed since Novemeber. Just had my phone shut off. If I paid for internet, I'd be without DU right now.

[Hekate]

135. Kicking because we still have a fund drive going on & we still have some folks who could use a hand

:loveya:

Hekate

[WonderGrunion]

136. Thanks for helping out so many DU'ers

Your heart is very much in the right place.

[MrScorpio]

137. I renewed my star last week and I don't have more cash to spare

If only...

[Hekate]

138. Love your Blazing Saddles take on health care reform

I rofl'd

[mdmc]

144. kick

for the po-folk

[mdmc]

154. Thanks to whoever donated on my behalf

peace and low stress to all!

[upi402]

145. No work, people to support, medical to expire soon

for the first time in my life. People I love are suffering due to the many easy-to-fool voters. It feels so helpless and powerless.

Fuck the Corporate Dems and Republicans. I wish them ill.

Being right all along about all the BS media and policy does not feel good at all, I can tell you that much. I marched, donated, wrote then emailed, was a delegate here and there- anything I could do for decades -to prevent what's about to happen. And still, folks even on DU spew the BS lines like quasi Fox viewers.

Nope, I don't want a signed copy of Hillary's book. No thanks. She's not welcome at our house either. Republicans in the former democratic party are a significant part of the problem.

[anneboleyn]

146. Oh good -- I am happy for this thread. I have cancer and I do not work because of my illness -- I am

merely 36 tears old and this damn cancer thing took my life away from me. I was an academic before, studying medieval history. So I am not able to donate because I no longer work and have minimal income from disability.

And damn it, do I ever care about health care reform! It's one of the reasons my husband and I proudly voted for Obama.

[AuntPatsy]

147. another kick before retiring...did what I could if my card was more clear could do more

for those unable or who have not gotten a star, don't dispair..I honestly wish I could get everyone on this thread but have to pay off card first...and am out of town at the moment..but if you have not gotten one yet such has nothing to do with not being equal...so many...so sad that so many are in need..I just don't knwo anymore...I hope, wish, pray anything and everything that it will all change for the better and soon for all of you..

so sorry

[xochi]

148. In the words of Freewheelin' Franklin...

[FunkyLeprechaun]

149. Here

I'm still looking for a job, had a bunch of interviews but no offers.

Once I get a job I will donate to DU like I have in the past.

[Penguin31]

152. I'm financially strained as it is.

(It's been great being back and enjoying DU again. It's been a long time.)

Paying off an old past-due tuition debt so that I could return to the University I've been away from for two years wiped out anything approaching discretionary funding for the near future - between it and my normal monthly expenses my finances are *completely* deflated right now. Down the road should hopefully be a different story, but right now a DU donation just doesn't make financial sense for me.

[mecherosegarden]

153. Me. It is in my budget for next pay check..I hope. N/T

[dionysus]

155. shit, if i knew, i'd have tossed you my star.

[KakistocracyHater]

157. yes I am doomed, only $200/month for 3 to eat on.

I can't donate, I can't even help myself.

[PJPhreak]

158. I would so much love to donate...

But I have about $250 bucks to my name,am unemployed and we are living on my GF's SS of $675 a month.
We tho are blessed that we have each other and owe nothing. (No house/Car Payments).

Many and Grateful Thanks to those who can donate for I wish I could.

[EFerrari]

159. I probably won't be able to this time.

Out of work for over a year. ARgh.

[CakeGrrl]

161. Laid off in February here...

...but hopefully by the next drive, I'll be able to make up for it!

[muffin1]

162. Thank you from another poor soul.

I donate to DU once a year, and that's a stretch for this minimum wage, part-time employee with no health insurance. I always feel guilty for not doing more.
Even during the last election, I could only give a little to the Obama campaign (although I DID give a little time, as well). But I was deluged via the phone for money several times a week - and I just couldn't help. Felt like a heel, though.

[gleaner]

163. I would like to donate ..

but my husband and I are retired and living on a pension which runs out before our need for food and medicine most months. This is one of those times. To pay for the mortgage we had to go deep in the hole and are overdrawn at the bank until the first of September. We are swamped with medical bills we will never be able to pay. They will just have to ruin what credit we have left and whatever else they need to do. I can't help them or even give them an idea when there will be a way to pay them. At this point I am too stunned to care. My husband is still very sick and no one knows if he will ever recover entirely.

Basically we hunker down and wait out the end of the month when the bank freezes our accounts because we can't deposit to clear the overdraft and then they take their check charges out on the first of the next month so the cycle begins all over again. There is nothing political or critical about most of us when we can't donate, we're just too poor sometimes for any amount of discretionary spending. If the grocery store didn't wait a week or so before they processed their checks, we would have serious trouble buying food. I'm sure that our position is not unique. Thanks to Bush we are all doing without a lot of the things we took for granted before. We just have to believe it will pass and that things will get better while we are alive to see it. If not, it won't matter anyway. We won't know.:rofl:

[GoCubsGo]

164. Here...

Laid off in June, 2007. Had a couple of temp jobs. The current one ends Sept. 30. No replacement in sight. Thanks a lot Shit-for-Brains and Foul-mouthed Dick.