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More seriously, usonian and I both think we could handle more fund drives, perhaps not one a month, but more than one a year.

Also, be sure to leave the "Contributing Membership" button on the front page.

My only objection to PayPal is that they brag about how safe and wonderful they are. That's hubris. It's clear to me that the internet is a long unpaved road through a forest where highwaymen lurk behind every tree and bush, waiting to rob the poor to pay themselves. If an alternative can be found, I'd love it, but for now, it is what it is.

And lastly, there was a large billboard I used to pass on the way home from work: In about eight foot tall letters, it said BE STRONG. In small but clear letters underneath, it said "Ask for help." Let us know when you have enough breathing room to think about a retirement fund -- even if you're 26 and a half right now, the day will come. It's probably because Bill Clinton suggested putting SS funds in a lock box that the Republicans panicked and are trying to compound their earlier theft. There's a lot of work to be done, and we need your help!