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Not One Damn Dime Day
Posted By:
Rain Oubliette
Dec 20, 2004
 In the spirit of the burning a candle for solidarity hoax, I recently received the following in my email. Thought I'd share it with everyone; though I have no idea how it would attract the government's attention.

turn your back on the economy!!! Please share this email with as many people as possible...we can protest with our spirit!!!

<b>NOT ONE DAMN DIME DAY</b>
Since our religious leaders will not speak out against the war in Iraq, since our political leaders don't have the moral courage to oppose it, Inauguration Day, Thursday, January 20th, 2005 is "Not One Damn Dime Day" in America.

On "Not One Damn Dime Day" those who oppose what is happening in our name in Iraq can speak up with a 24-hour national boycott of all forms of consumer spending.

During "Not One Damn Dime Day" please don't spend money. Not one damn dime for gasoline. Not one damn dime for necessities or for impulse purchases.

Not one damn dime for anything for 24 hours.

On "Not One Damn Dime Day," please boycott Walmart, KMart and Target. Please don't go to the mall or the local convenience store. Please don't buy any fast food (or any groceries at all for that matter).

For 24 hours, please do what you can to shut the retail economy down.

The object is simple. Remind the people in power that the war in Iraq is immoral and illegal; that they are responsible for starting it and that it is their responsibility to stop it.

"Not One Damn Dime Day" is to remind them, too, that they work for the people of the United States of America, not for the international corporations and K Street lobbyists who represent the corporations and funnel cash into American politics.

"Not One Damn Dime Day" is about supporting the troops. The politicians put the troops in harm's way. Now 1,200 brave young Americans and (some estimate) 100,000 Iraqis have died. The politicians owe our troops a plan -- a way to come home.

There's no rally to attend. No marching to do. No left or right wing agenda to rant about. On "Not One Damn Dime Day" you take action by doing nothing. You open your mouth by keeping your wallet closed.

For 24 hours, nothing gets spent, not one damn dime, to remind our religious leaders and our politicians of their moral responsibility to end the war in Iraq and give America back to the people.
Category: Email-Hoax, Money; Replies: 234

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Rex D.
in Milwaukee, WI
 Member
Posted: Tue Jan 11, 2005 | 10:51 AM
Can I go?
Unwilling Texan
Member
Posted: Tue Jan 11, 2005 | 11:23 AM
I like this idea and I'm going to do it. And, if I were a church/temple/mosque-going person, I'd fart, too, just for added effect. Maybe I'll raise my finger in salute toward the ascension ceremony, too, just to cover lots of bases. It's kinda funny to me that so many people think there isn't going to be an impact. A good slap in the wallet actually gets my attention quite rapidly (as we embark on our annual bank-account draining homeowner taxes and home/auto insurance - talk about legalized extortion!). I mourn for months.

Besides, when the whole 9/11 'No one kills on American soil (unless you're in gang-ridden areas or Texas)' happened, we sheep were informed that our job, our way to help, was to spend money. Go shopping. That's what Shrub told us to do. So I'm going to disobey a direct order from the Commander in Chief and have fun doing it, even if it only makes me feel for a brief shining moment that I'm doing something. Or nothing. Whichever. I'm easy.
zenbetty
Posted: Tue Jan 11, 2005 | 03:11 PM
it's funny you say that: "People have resonsibilities that rise above a demonstration, like a family, mainly the children." i'm 32, don't have kids, not having kids. you who do have kids, of all people, should be trying even harder than me to make this planet, and country, a better place for future generations. if you can't be responsible with the earth now, for your children's sake, what kind of message are you sending them, and will there even be a healthy environment for them in 40-50 years...just posing another side to think about. don't forget the bigger picture, the future. i'm trying to leave the planet better than how i found it, with your kids in mind, not mine. if you can't find a way to not buy gas for one day, then you have a lot more to worry about than being late to soccer practice next thursday. i could go out with a bang and burn my bridges everywhere, seeing how i'm not breeding a legacy to survive in whatever mess i leave. but i won't, i'm doing it for your kids. all the kids. my sister's kids. and not just american kids. it's 2005. if we don't start living smarter, we're throwing away the future for all the children.
Rex D.
in Milwaukee, WI
 Member
Posted: Tue Jan 11, 2005 | 03:42 PM
Dude your dumb. Who's going to take care of the children while the parents are out demonstrating, or did that one slip you mind? All of you who don't havechildren aren't being held back. You don't have such a responsibility as a child. If it doesn't require demonstrating away from home, these kids have to have food, sleep, education (any parent that pulls their kid out of school for a day to protest should burn) all of the things that will require money spent in one way or another. For too many people, that just happens to be payday, and beyond their control, they need to make a few purchases. Like gas to get to the store to by groceries and to pay the bills, etc. I stated in an earlier post that anybody who thinks everybody should and will participate are a fool and you too should burn. The world doesn't care about your wishes, dreams, and wants. If you want something done, then do it. Don't hold others accountable for what they just cannot do. I'll get out the stakes and lighter fluid.
Rex D.
in Milwaukee, WI
 Member
Posted: Tue Jan 11, 2005 | 03:47 PM
Not just that, but I would like to point out that the quote of mine you used, re-read it because how you used it with what you said is a contradiction.
"People have resonsibilities that rise above a demonstration" You see. It says above a demonstration, not a demonstration is above responsibilities, which appeared to be what you were saying.
zenbetty
Posted: Tue Jan 11, 2005 | 04:53 PM
"Dude your dumb" well that's just genius. and i'm not saying demonstrate. you missed the whole point. i was talking about using less resources and saving the planet and setting an example, not pulling kids out of school. i don't know what you're talking about anymore, and a parent should burn? yeah, that will save the future of our children.

i'm signing off... good luck. and before you call someone else dumb, learn what a contraction is.
wiseman
Posted: Tue Jan 11, 2005 | 05:19 PM
"A word to the wise, that sounds like a threat. Is that tolerated in forums?"
-Rex D

"you too should burn. I'll get out the stakes and lighter fluid."
-Rex D
Hairy Houdini
Posted: Tue Jan 11, 2005 | 06:21 PM
GWB... stay focused on the aim of the protests... GWB... say it with me now: "Gee Dubya Bee". Don't be sidetracked into semantic squabbles. "GWB". Our hands have many fingers, curled together as one fist, raised above our heads as we call out "GWB" NOT ONE DAMN DIME!!! Say it with me brothers and sisters: "GWB: NOT ONE DAMN DIME! NOT ONE DAMN DIME! NOT ONE DAMN DIME!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Let us unite in anarchy, be drawn together by the chaos, congeal in a pool of utter disgust and cry out: "GGGGEEEEEEEE DDDDUUUBBBBYYYYAA BBBEEEEEEEEE! NOT ONE DAMN DIME!!! EEEEEEEEYYYYYYYYAAAAAAAAAWWWWWWHHH!!! Got that last part from Howard Dean.
Rex W
Posted: Tue Jan 11, 2005 | 06:44 PM
By decree, Korean men now have to cut their hair twice a month. We, on the other hand are free to make our own choices. If one feels the need to attempt to inflict harm on our economy and punish our small business people, go for it. It won't work anyway, but have fun. At least we'll know know whose side you are on. Protest and opinions are fine but wouldn't it be nice if more folks could put national interest ahead of personal politics once in a while.
Hairy Houdini
Posted: Tue Jan 11, 2005 | 07:41 PM
Dude_ this IS personal protest FOR the national interest. For those who say it won't have much effect, well, then where's the harm? If it offers any symbolic empowerment to those opposed to GWB, it's of their own making, and therefore deserved. I can't help think that if nothing else, it has opened a dialogue regarding constructive criticism, just like we all try to engage in here. Most of the posts on this thread have really shown just how much any sort of symbolic can be instruments of change. Gandhi walked to the ocean and made salt. We can at least walk, instead of driving, save instead of spending, ponder instead of sitting like spuds on the couch and filling our pie-holes. What was accomplished by Howard Beal exorting us to run to the open windows and shout out: "I'm mad as hell and I'm not gonna take it anymore"?(NETWORK) Film is Art. Art is Expression. Expression is Movement. Movement is Change. Change is Necessary, or else stagnation of society occurs. It's necessary to stir up the pot once in a while, kick up some dust, and make a ruccus. No matter the outcome of the Jan 20th protests, those who engage in any will not be the same persons as they were on Jan. 19th. And that's what this is really about. To provoke thought, and push for change for the better. The National Better. Personal Protest IS in The National Interest. Peace
Stover
Posted: Tue Jan 11, 2005 | 08:50 PM
So many thoughts!

To participate in this you do not have to give up driving, eating, working, sex, or anything other than a single day of supporting giant corporations. The same corporations that fund the fat cats that are most big name politicians. The original email has emphasized the types of businesses that should be avoided on this day. Pre-pare yourselves the day before. If nothing else you have one full day of near self-suficiency, cooking your own meals and restraining the urge to spend money on inflated products.

I for one won't be going as far as not using my electricity that day. However, participating in this will be something done in unison with many other people around the nation. Let's face the facts many of our citzens don't do well with orgainzed and productive efforts for social change. Rarely do we gather unless it is for some form of party or concert and even then how hard is it to get some people to dance(myself included). So though the concept may not be a coup de gra-ce, we will have done something together and well all need to grow in that kind of unity.
Rex D.
in Milwaukee, WI
 Member
Posted: Tue Jan 11, 2005 | 11:21 PM
Wiseman, the first quote was someone elses which I had used, and not my own. The second was sarcasm. If you thinking that I was being hypocritical, then stop thinking. Do you really think your that wise, wiseman?
Myst
Member
Posted: Tue Jan 11, 2005 | 11:37 PM
Not one damn dime for anything for 24 hours.

Sorry folks I am not shutting off my gas and electricity, not even for one day. I live in Colorad and it is cold here!
Rex D.
in Milwaukee, WI
 Member
Posted: Tue Jan 11, 2005 | 11:55 PM
I too refuse to freeze because someone didn't come up with a plan to get the message across without anybody having to freeze. I will also be using the lights, and the stove and microwave. Figure out a better plan and more people will demonstrate, just not a demonstration of not demonstrating.
BugbearSloth
in earth, 3rd planet, sol system
 Member
Posted: Wed Jan 12, 2005 | 12:15 AM
Rex, here is a better plan:

If you are NOT a Shrub supporter, drive with your headlights ON during the day.

If you ARE a Shrub supporter, drive with your headlights OFF at night.
Rex D.
in Milwaukee, WI
 Member
Posted: Wed Jan 12, 2005 | 12:20 AM
I can't drive. New plan. Whats a shrub, not a little wanna' be bush I gather.
Rex D.
in Milwaukee, WI
 Member
Posted: Wed Jan 12, 2005 | 12:21 AM
The plant bush, with green leaves and all that, not the president or the other bush which will not be mentioned.
BugbearSloth
in earth, 3rd planet, sol system
 Member
Posted: Wed Jan 12, 2005 | 12:54 AM
Shrub = GW Bush. I think it is supposed to be an insult.
Rex D.
in Milwaukee, WI
 Member
Posted: Wed Jan 12, 2005 | 01:05 AM
Ah, then I would have them on during the day. Thanks for clearing that up for me.
Myst
Member
Posted: Wed Jan 12, 2005 | 02:32 AM
Bug,

I am not a Shrub supporter, however I am NOT driving around at night with my headlights off. I do not wish to find out the hard way that there was a deer, cow, horse or antelope on the road!
Rex D.
in Milwaukee, WI
 Member
Posted: Wed Jan 12, 2005 | 02:58 AM
Don't forget giraffs.
Myst
Member
Posted: Wed Jan 12, 2005 | 03:21 AM
LOL Rex we don't have giraffes in Colorado, however if you look hard enough you might see a Jackalope. 😛
TRB
Posted: Wed Jan 12, 2005 | 12:46 PM
How does hurting the mom & pop business in your hometown send a message to anyone?

I guess I'll be spending double or triple that day. You people who think W is evil are so misguided it's amazing. Yet you believe the fiction of Michael Moore. Sad....
Hairy Houdini
Member
Posted: Thu Jan 13, 2005 | 12:05 PM
GRRRRRRRR
Hairy Houdini
Member
Posted: Thu Jan 13, 2005 | 12:07 PM
ARF ARF ROWF ROWF ARF ARF ARRRRFF GGGGRRRRRRuff...
Hairy Houdini
Member
Posted: Thu Jan 13, 2005 | 12:12 PM
I'm sorry... my dog doesn't like GWB's Oil Dogs... He likes to roam the streets at will, not stay in a cage... Go Dog, Go
Smiling Mo
Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2005 | 11:23 AM
I love my mom and pop, and I wouldnt want to hurt them. I would like to let them know that I will not cooperate with the psychotic corporate juggernaut that is killing their kids. Talk to Mom and Pop about what matters--maybe they have been fooled like TRB.

BTW, TRB, who are you? What planet do you come from? Please tell us more about your strange beliefs.
Hairy Houdini
Posted: Sat Jan 15, 2005 | 06:17 PM
Here's a new one- Howzabout: Not One Damn WMD Day?
Rex D.
in Milwaukee, WI
 Member
Posted: Sat Jan 15, 2005 | 06:38 PM
How about: Not One Damn Day?
Maegan
in Tampa, FL - USA
 Member
Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2005 | 02:58 PM
Just so long as I can watch ER, everyone else can do what they want. How long does the inaguration run? Will it be on late? Sheesh. I don't have cable so the president will be on EVERY channel. Except 32...but they show the crappiest movies.

=o(
DJ
Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2005 | 11:25 PM
I am planning to spend not one damn dime tomorrow at any of the major retailers, like WalMart, Target, etc. As several people have mentioned, sticking it to the small, local coffee shop or hardware store would only hurt them, but the email never specifies the local independent coffee house. It specifies the monster retailers. After all, if no one shows up to my neighborhood coffee shop tomorrow, the owner will notice, but that's all. If ever WalMart in America was like a tomb for just one day...can you even imagine it? The best suggestion I have found, though, was on another site:

"If you want to hit 'em where it hurts, get hold of a list of the president's top campaign contributors and vow Not One Damn Dime to those people's businesses for as long as we remain in Iraq," suggests D.J. Fone, 41, of San Diego.
DJ
Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2005 | 11:26 PM
And, no, I'm not D. J. Fone of San Diego, lol. I just realized that it was another DJ who said that!
Rex D.
in Milwaukee, WI
 Member
Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2005 | 12:26 AM
only a half hour away where I am. Tick, tock, tick, tock.
Ellen
Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2005 | 12:33 AM
Ok, some people don't believe this protest will do a damned thing. Maybe not in the long run, but it will let Washington know there are people who are unhappy with this war. If there's a significant dip in spending on that one day, they'll pay attention. Even more importantly, it will let US know we don't stand alone. And even those who don't participate will think about participating next time. </P>
<P>The truth is Bush is dangerous. He's been moving our government closer and closer to complete control of everything and all in the name of religion. At the same time, he's gutting the social services. As a science fiction author, I find it extremely alarming. I will be very surprised if he doesn't find a way to stay in power in 4 years, Constitution or not. <P>
<P><strong>Remember the three signs of a repressive government: (1) control of the borders, (2) control of the media and (3) control of education. </strong> It's gonna get worse. </P>
The Curator
in San Diego
 Member
Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2005 | 12:41 AM
DJ, ever since I heard that Home Depot was one of the biggest contributors to the republican party, I've been trying to do my part by boycotting them. But it's not easy. Last weekend I broke down and went there to get some wire mesh for a small home repair project.
Hairy Houdini
Member
Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2005 | 09:30 AM
Last night, Wednesday, GWB told an adoring crowd (and I'm paraprhasing): "We have a CALLING FROM BEYOND THE STARS to spread 'Freedom' around the World". One can only assume he meant God, not aliens. What a Jackass.
Maegan
in Tampa, FL - USA
 Member
Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2005 | 11:15 AM
I got in my car this morning...I was 5 miles to empty (I have a little thing that tells me that.) I went to an Exxon station. I need lunch. I'm going to be at McDonalds. Also, I still have to buy that potty seat for my kid. The one I want is at Target for $11. I feel bad that I can't help topple big brother. But if it makes anyone feel better, I'll be at work during the inauguration, so I won't be watching. ...oh, & the babysitter is at my house watching Bill & Ted's excellent adventure. (I'm glad that ER won't be interrupted!)
Medievalist
Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2005 | 11:29 AM
I think you mean "martial" law. Or possibly "marital" law (that's when your spouse forbids "Stay Home and Drink" day and enforces "Go Work and Keep your Job" day).
Hairy Houdini
Member
Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2005 | 11:50 AM
So, Maegan, that will be an Inaugural Potty? It would be cool if they sold one with GWB's face in the bowl.
Hairy Houdini
Member
Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2005 | 01:27 PM
Anybody else out there spend Not One Damn Dime today? I haven't spent one penny, nor used one ounce of petroleum today. But, I'm under house arrest, so I don't know if that really counts as a protest. Hell, I haven't even gone 50 feet from The Couch Of The Poisoned Mind today. But I'm With You, Comerades. Let the Capitalist Pigs fight for their place at the trough. We Will Not Be Moved (off the couch).
DJ
Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2005 | 01:29 PM
Just to clarify, when I mentioned the local hardware store above, I didn't mean Home Depot. I was talking about a place like Pleasant Ridge Hardware, locally owned by a guy who just loves everything to do with tools, etc. The kind of business that Home Depot is putting out of business.
DJ
Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2005 | 01:32 PM
As for GWB and his call from beyond the stars, didn't he say something just before the election about being "appointed by God?" He scares me. I wonder how many people in the early years of Hitler's rise to power were seen as alarmists when they said, "We have to get out, now. This is going to get much, much worse." I look for him to challenge the 3 term limit. The only thing that might stop him is that it would allow Bill Clinton to run again as well, but Bill's health is pretty poor. A guy who believes himself to be appointed by God will do anything to stay in office.
DJ
Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2005 | 01:35 PM
Instead of the inauguration, I'm watching Fahrenheit 9/11. It seems much more appropriate than the surreal display of throwing money around is on all the networks.
DJ
Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2005 | 05:37 PM
OK, now I am laughing at myself for my goof. "3 term limit" <snort> I was thinking of 2 term limit and running for a 3rd term at the same time and just blended them together. Brain fart (in church?)!
Unwilling Texan
Member
Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2005 | 05:52 PM
I did have to drive to work today but otherwise have kept my dimes, nickels, pennies and other denominations to myself. Do you think there were enough of us out there to counteract the $40 mil coronation dog-and-pony show?

I don't think Shrub will try to buck the term limit. He'll just work on getting Arnold annointed next. After all, the Constitution is just begging for an overhaul just like Social Security, right?

And even if potties don't come with Shrub photos in the bottom, there's nothing that says you can't make your own! Consider it a target practice tool for the betterment of public restroom hygiene everywhere 😊
Ol' Tard
Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2005 | 05:54 PM
DJ
FYI. Big Dog can run again whenever he wants to. The law prohibits more than two consecutive terms. You can sit out and come back as many times as you want as long as you never serve more than two terms in a row. I agree with you about the parallels netween our times and thirties Germany. Real scary. The thing I don't understand is, how can intelligent people support this madness? Of course, many of them are greedy opportunists, but there are otherwise normally sensible people who are cheering and flag waving as our country sinks into bankruptcy and disgrace. I am ashamed and afraid of my government.
DJ
Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2005 | 06:22 PM
Sorry, Ol' Tard, but I looked it up, and it is two terms, period. A former president can come back as VP, though it has never been done as far as I know. Not sure what they would do if a former pres. ran as VP, then their running made died. That would make them pres. again. No idea how that would all work out.
The Curator
in San Diego
 Member
Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2005 | 06:27 PM
You can only be elected president twice. So if you served two terms as president, then were elected VP and the president died, making you president again, it wouldn't matter because you wouldn't have been elected to the office the third time.
DJ
Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2005 | 07:42 PM
Alex, thanks for clarifying. That was about the only thing that made sense, but I didn't know for sure if it would work that way.
DJ
Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2005 | 07:45 PM
<And even if potties don't come with Shrub photos in the bottom, there's nothing that says you can't make your own! Consider it a target practice tool for the betterment of public restroom hygiene everywhere>

I think this could be a $million idea, lol! Someone needs to make these and get stinking rich doing it, then run for president in 2008.
DJ
Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2005 | 07:52 PM
The inaugural potties, I mean. We could have a self made millionaire running for president in 2008, funding his campaign with money from the GWB potty!
Rex D.
in Milwaukee, WI
 Member
Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2005 | 07:53 PM
I like that idea. Go for it.
Ellen Anthony
Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2005 | 08:24 PM
Most people in the literary world have already drawn the parallels between Bush and Hitler. A very, very few are holding to their hopes that it can't happen here. When the draft bill is brought up again and social security is gutted, I expect even the optimists will see the writing on the wall. Bush's goal is to make the entire world safe for everyone. That means there will be fewer freedoms, particularly in travel. Governments that won't fall in line will also be taken down. He's already got control in various ways of the mainstream media and the "No Child Left Behind" Act was a blatant attempt to control what our children learn. </P>
<P>Unfortunately, the problem in the Muslim world <u>is</u> education. Too many countries allow the worst of the radical fundamentalists to teach the young. Worse, the method of teaching is often rote-learning. The children don't learn to read and interpret the Koran for themselves, but to parrot back what their teachers say the Koran says. That's similar to the situation in Martin Luther's time. He broke the Catholic churches hold on the masses by translating the Bible into everyday languages and letting the common man read it for themselves. The long term solution to Islamic-inspired terrorism is education. There is no real short term solution that we can make work.</P>
Katherine
Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2005 | 12:56 AM
Even if there were a president elected twice who also got into office as VP after his superior's death, I do seem to recall that there's a limit to the number of total years he would be permitted to serve. Ten or twelve, possibly?
Katherine
Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2005 | 12:59 AM
Ah, here we go:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twenty-second_Amendment_to_the_United_States_Constitution

Not sure if you can do HTML here, so just c & p if needed. Interesting link, btw...
Rex D.
in Milwaukee, WI
 Member
Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2005 | 01:12 AM
I think somebody will just end up shooting him if he's in for more than 8 years.
Unwilling Texan
Member
Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2005 | 02:47 AM
I gotta wonder though... has he ever REALLY been ELECTED? I mean, even once? Uh-oh! I smell a loophole! Oh, no wait... that was the dog...
DJ
Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2005 | 04:42 PM
Unwilling Texan, I couldn't agree more. I'm not sure he's ever been elected. I mean, the deciding state in the 2000 election just happened to have GWB's brother as governor? Hello? In the 2004 election, we had some regions using touch screen voting machines with no paper receipt. We know for a fact that some of those machines registered votes for Bush when the Kerry space was pressed, because voters noticed and raised Cain about it. What we don't know is how often it happened, and how many voters may or may not have noticed. Touch screen machines are not brain surgery to program. You can have two separate buttons showing, but the machine can be calibrated so that any touch within the entire area of both buttons "rings up" as the same thing either way. I know this from working with touch screen registers in a restaurant. So how hard (or how easy) is it to influence the outcome of an election this way? And how impossible is it to prove? I have never been more afraid for the future of my country.
DJ
Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2005 | 04:46 PM
And while I'm at it, what's up with all the cabinet resignations shortly after the 2004 election? What do these people know that they can't live with? What is it that has sent them running from this administration? It looked for awhile as if GWB was going to be the only rat left on the ship soon!
Rex D.
in Milwaukee, WI
 Member
Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2005 | 04:48 PM
I hope that ships going down with 'baby bush' on it.
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