This made me cry. From Bernie Sanders - "And if you can't donate right now, I understand that."

[Mnemosyne]

I have never had a funding request come with that message. He only asked for $5.00, I can't even send that right now, but soon maybe.

Have I missed this in other political funding requests before? Honestly, I rarely finish reading them before I delete, so I could have missed this phenomenon.

Thanks to anyone that knows! This being DU, I have faith that someone will likely know.

[IVoteDFL]

1. I don't think I've ever seen it before either

I don't have the $5 either, but I started a new job today. I'll be able to start making donations soon. I really want to help Bernie, because I feel like he is the only one who will help me.

[NYC_SKP]

2. Congrats on the job. No money but what you do have? A Vote!

Make it count!

[smokey nj]

4. You can volunteer or even just spread the word.

Everything helps! Congrats on your new job!

[FailureToCommunicate]

13. I also sent Bernie a fiver on your behalf.

(Along with five from me)

[Mnemosyne]

19. This could be an amazing We the People effort. Bernie actually gives a damn. nt

[Mnemosyne]

34. Almost forgot! Congrats on the new job! I know it must be a great relief!

[IVoteDFL]

60. Wow thanks guys!

I'll definitely, positively be volunteering. No question about it.

[smokey nj]

3. If you can't contribute, you can volunteer. If you can't volunteer, spread the word.

Everything helps, not just money!!!

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

6. +1

[Mnemosyne]

20. I am telling everyone I speak to about Senator Bernie Sanders. And I won't shut up! nt

[arcane1]

5. If you can get one non-voter to vote in the primary, that's worth gold!

I don't recall ever hearing a politician say that. And it's especially cool in his case since he is dependent on small, individual donations

[Mnemosyne]

21. I haven't felt enthusiastic about a candidate in so many years. One guy I know is a Libertarian and

he seems to be leaning toward Bernie!

[arcane1]

33. Once we get past the buzz-words and slogans, the choice is clear :)

[Mnemosyne]

35. Most people are so mis-informed on socialism. Those R's are good at branding, if nothing else.

[thesquanderer]

50. Sanders is very compatible with many libertarians

He is basically in sync with libertarians on issues of civil liberties (i.e. partiot act, separation of church and state) and foreign policy (i.e. was against the IWR). It's on the economic issues that they disagree (i.e. taxes/social safety net). So depending on which is more important to a libertarian, it is possible that many libertarian-leaning republicans could actually consdider Sanders in the general election if he were to make it that far. Unless Rand Paul gets the Republican nomination, Sanders is likely to be more "libertarian" in many ways than the Republican candidate.

[Mnemosyne]

52. It is just so refreshing to hear a candidate speaking of issues that matter to us everyday people.

I'm hoping Libertarians care more for their grandmother's well-being than anything else. I intend to mention grandmothers often when educating those I speak with. Who wants to be against their grandmother? Well, other than Darth who probably would have sent his to Gitmo.

[Lifelong Protester]

7. That's pretty cool, and no, I have not

seen that before. But I expect that from this campaign. Sensitive to money issues, good.

[Mnemosyne]

22. I notice strange things.

[BrotherIvan]

8. I think it's because he doesn't live in a bubble

He fights for regular people who can't afford a cut to their social security, who can't pay more for medicine, who are staring at the ceiling worrying that they can't buy new shoes for their kids. Those are the people who are supporting him (or should) because those are the people who need a government that works for them.

[Mnemosyne]

23. I live in a smal very town, but am spreading the word! People desperately need a good change. nt

[BrotherIvan]

37. They do, but they have given up hope

I hope that people start listening to Bernie. I'm very sad that a person who fights for the people with integrity and honesty is considered unelectable by many even on DU. It shows just how bad things have gotten.

[Mnemosyne]

39. Many have given up hope, I agree. I believe that this election is one of

most important ones we will face in our lifetimes.

Something's got to give soon and Bernie has a hammer.

[BrotherIvan]

42. You said it

I hope people are willing to wake up because this might be the last chance to turn the boat.

[eloydude]

9. I can't afford much, but I set up a monthly donation

and it counts, for me.

[Mnemosyne]

24. When my disability starts I'm giving $5 a month. Every little bit matters in this election,

more than ever before.

[840high]

10. I got an email from his wife

and all she's asking is $5.00. I gladly gave more.

[Mnemosyne]

25. We can do it, one dollar at a time! His wife seems pretty good too. nt

[FailureToCommunicate]

11. I sent Bernie a fiver for you.

[ChisolmTrailDem]

14. So did I. nt

[Mnemosyne]

27. Thank you much, Chisolm! Every bit counts so much now. nt

[ChisolmTrailDem]

29. You are so very welcome, Mnemosyne! :) nt

[Mnemosyne]

32. :) nt

[sabrina 1]

15. That was so nice of you!

[Mnemosyne]

26. Thank you much, FTC! We have to get him in, a vital mission for our very survival, imo.

[Alkene]

12. +1 n/t

[Mnemosyne]

28. Thanks for the rec, Alkene! I think we found a good man. nt

[SoapBox]

16. I'll be sending some eventually...

Today I spent $50 on stuff from the Bernie Store...I can hardly wait to put my Bernie bumpersticker on my car.

[Mnemosyne]

30. Definitely got to get a bumpersticker. It'll be nice to not get almost run off the road over it.

Kerry/Edwards sticker and a maniac in 2004.

[mountain grammy]

17. I'm lucky that I can afford it

and donated $50, so I'm covering myself and 9 DUers who are short, and I've been there many times.

[Phlem]

18. You are the most awesome person mountain grammy.

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[druidity33]

56. ooo... you might want to edit that.

[Phlem]

58. because?

[druidity33]

59. i don't think "mounting grammy" is her name. nt.

[Phlem]

61. Ooops! Did not even see that.

Sorry mountain grammy.

I'll take a typing class asap.

[Phlem]

62. Thanks Bud.

that was a big, WTF?

[Mnemosyne]

31. Far out, Mt. Grammy! It is vital to elect this honorable caring man, before all is lost.

[TM99]

36. I am right there with you.

I struggle on a fixed income due to my health.

I scraped up $3.00 today and sent it to his campaign. That is all I can do financially at the moment.

I did go to his website to sign up to volunteer, as did my partner.

I also spoke to close friends of mine who already are supporters of Sanders but are registered Greens. I stressed the importance of re-registering as Democrat for the next year so as to be able to vote for Sanders in the primary votes held here in Arizona. They are doing so!

Every little bit helps!

[Mnemosyne]

40. Indeed, every bit matters! So Arizona has a closed primary? PA too, and I remain a registered

Dem so I can vote in it. Never has seemed right, or fair, to have closed primaries or the damn candidates who file as D and R on ballot. It seems to always be R's that do it.

Great news on your friends!

[TM99]

43. Arizona is semi-closed.

If you have no party affiliation you can choose which primary. But if you are a registered Green or Libertarian then no you can not vote in either GOP or Dem primary.

It is, isn't it?

[Mnemosyne]

46. Just another way to keep their choke-hold on the two-party system. I cannot imagine they will

ever give up their power to choose who we are allowed to vote for, but it needs serious change.

[stage left]

38. I'm sending five

for the next twelve months. Plus, I had to have a bumper sticker. Right? The first time I've ever done that for any candidate.

[Mnemosyne]

41. I'm signing up for $5 too. Enjoy the bumpersticker, a great way to get Bernie's name out there!

I gotta get one!

[Scuba]

44. Bernie: Two billion emails requesting $5. Hillary: Two emails requesting $1,000,000,000.

[Mnemosyne]

45. I didn't get any requests from Hillary. They must know I can't spare that kind of pocket change.

You funny, Scuba! Great point too!

[sabrina 1]

55. That would be funny if it wasn't true. Not just Hillary but all of our candidates. Our Government is

up for sale and Bernie is the only one in this race so far who will not sell his votes, his principles or his voice to the highest Corporate bidder.

[MerryBlooms]

47. rec & kick

Bernie's a good egg.

[Mnemosyne]

48. We need hundreds more like him running our gov! Thanks for the K&R.

He seems sweet.

[MerryBlooms]

49. That's the truth!

y/w

[Babel_17]

51. You inspired me to donate five bucks, just now

Go Sanders!

[Mnemosyne]

53. Yay Babel! We need this man to stand any chance at all.

[cascadiance]

54. I was broke a few weeks ago before I finally could cash in a 401k/IRA that I had trouble with...

Wish I could have given him money when he announced. But I gave him $50 yesterday. He's worth it, even with cashed in retirement money at a 10% premium (of taxes that the rich don't have to pay!)!

[Mnemosyne]

63. A true 'We the People' election may finally be coming. Our donations mean so much more than the

corporate money does, ours come from our very hearts and souls because we care for each other. Sociopa.., er, corporations, not so much.

[ladyVet]

57. The man is humble, sane and in touch with the common man.

I'll send him something as soon as I can. It won't be much, but I haven't given any money since the first time Obama ran. We're just getting by here, but ain't a lot of folks?

[Mnemosyne]

64. Your description is dead on, ladyV. Spreading the word about Bernie is as important as any donation,

just keep spreading the word when short on cash! That's what I am doing for now.

So many aren't even just getting by anymore, Bernie Sanders gives a damn.

[marle35]

65. Bump & Rec

Just donated $50.

[Mnemosyne]

66. Wonderful! Welcome to DU, Marle!

[merrily]

67. Never seen it before and never saw anyone ask for donations of as little as $3 before, even a church

"I'll understand." Yep. When you are raised poor because the sole support of your family is an unsuccessful paint salesman and you were born in 1941, when the nation was not fully of the Depression, you do understand why someone in 2015 might not be able to donate $5.