Anti-Bush Bracelets Say, 'Count Me Blue'

[seriousstan]

After spending 10 days in London with friends who were outspoken about their disdain for President Bush (news - web sites)'s policies, Berns Rothchild came home wishing she had a way to show the world she didn't vote for him.


"I sort of felt ashamed, and didn't really want to be associated with being an American," said Rothchild, who lives in New York City and voted for John Kerry (news - web sites).


Her mother had a suggestion: bracelets, inspired by the Lance Armstrong Foundation's popular "LIVESTRONG" bands, that would signal opposition to Bush.


Thousands of miles away, two women in Idaho had the same idea. So did a woman in Kansas. The result? At least three separate bracelet ventures targeting left-leaning citizens who want to wear their political affiliation on their wrists — and at least one competitor bearing the opposite message.

http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=519&u=/ap/20050115/ap_on_re_us/anti_bush_bracelets_3&printer=1

[alittlelark]

1. I've got a purple one that says 'NEVER SURRENDER"

It has well survived 4 showers.

[TahitiNut]

13. Gee, that'd be nearly two months, for me.

:silly:

[grace0418]

43. I ordered mine weeks ago and still haven't received them

I hope they come soon.

[Longhorn]

2. Just put a bid in on the black ones.

A set of ten so I can share with my grown children. I can't wait to get them and for someone to ask me about it! Thanks for the story!

[merci_me]

3. I ordered my blue bracelets in mid November

from a woman I worked with during the campaign. Like all of us, she was depressed and came up with the idea. Mine says "One of 57 Million Americans" They were $5.00, with about half of that amount going to my choice of the Texas State Democratic Committee or the DNC. My understanding is since then for tax purposes the profits can no longer go that way, so the profits are going to an organization to aid the troops.

I love mine and gave some as Christmas stocking stuffers or tied them to the ribbon wrapping the package. A few days after Christmas, my mailman rang my doorbell and with a huge smile, pulled back his sweater sleeve to show me he was wearing his while delivering the mail, granted tucked under the sleeve, but he said he did show it to all his co-workers and they wanted to know where they could get one.

Mary

[depakid]

4. Frankly, I would rather have Republicans wear red bracelets

So I would know who to completely avoid associating with and who to NEVER help when they find themselves in trouble.

[seriousstan]

5. How progressive of you.

I woud help even my enemies if they were in need.

[depakid]

8. Sorry, but I'm all done with Repub's

I have no more empathy or sympathy for any of them. I've already passed on the chance to help 2 out of a jam that I could have easily fixed- and I fully intend to continue.

As far as I'm concerned, they can suffer just like they condemn others to.

[Psephos]

9. Sorry, I can't agree with that

There is more that binds us together than splits us apart. As strongly as I hold my political beliefs, I don't for a moment think that something made up of ideas is more important than something made of flesh and blood.

This is not a criticism of you (believe me, I've felt those same emotions that drive your exasperation), but I do not see how decreasing the world's karma supply solves problems. I definitely see how it makes problems.

The world has enough misery. I won't go out of my way to add to it, and I hope that others will see things the same way.

[depakid]

11. If you'd heard the kinds of things these two have said

then you'd have let 'em lose their job (in one case) or let 'em sign a really bad contract (in the other).

I just won't do it for these types anymore- and I've gotten to the point where I'm well clumping all Republicans in the same boat.

They want unremittant "personal responsibility" for everyone else- welp, they can damn well have it- ADA or no ADA- lose their home in a bad business deal or no- I'm not crying any tears nor lifting one finger for them... or anyone like them, unless I don't absolutely have to.

I understand what you're saying, but I'm sorry- it's not about political beliefs so much as it is how they'd treat others or hardships they'd gladly impose on others.

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[llmart]

35. You are so right.

All this woo-woo, Oprah new age crap is why people get stepped on while the other side steals your wallet and lives in the lap of luxury. If people think for one minute that they care about you, they're kidding themselves.

I, too, am not going out of my way for these Repug Bush supporters one iota. I won't shop at their stores or use any of my resources to assist them. It's time to get down and dirty like they do.

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[Just Me]

27. I understand where you are coming from,...

,...but, ya' know what, I've known some really wonderful people who are Republicans and some really awful people who are Democrats. There's good and bad in every walk of life.

I don't blame you for saying "no more" to those who have taken advantage of your generosity. I just hope you funnel your anger in a way that helps you and others.

I try to catch myself when I am falling into the same kind of cynicism that produces the ultra-right predators because,...I don't ever want to become that which I most oppose.

Anyway,...just trying to offer encouragement and support here.

[apple_ridge]

25. I'm with you. I don't associate with the pricks anymore at all. If I

saw a vehicle with a repug sticker on it broken down in the middle of North Dakota on a 30 below night, I'd drive right by.

[TankLV]

29. I'm tired of turning the other cheek. THEY started this war - WE'LL

finish it.

I would step around of over a repuke if the occasion arrose.

While we were/are still playing by gentlemen's rules, they're street fighting and fighting dirty.

Time WE gave back what THEY dish out!

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

10. YEs...they can show the BLOOD on their hands..on their wrists

[okieinpain]

23. man, I have a fundie friend that I asked not to discuss bush.

she tried to force that crap on me, so I've stopped talking to her. my wife says that I should stop being petty, but I'm pissed.

as a matter of fact she just called about 30 minutes ago wanting help with her computer.

[BigMindTinyHead]

32. Compassion and humanity trumps political bias

Prejudge as you must but humanity will prevail in the end.

[Just Me]

34. "Blue" could be the color of compassion and humanity!!!

Doncha' think? :bounce:

[BigMindTinyHead]

36. Yes, I think.

I prefer to include the best of all colors and work for the day that all bias cued by color is for the betterment of everyone.

[Sin]

52. I don't know why that guy would make bracelets.

I think they would be happier with arm bands red ones of course with big black lettering heck maybe a symbol of some kind.

[montana_hazeleyes]

6. The last paragraph

says that "they are targeting left-leaning citizens who want to wear their political affiliation on their wrists..."

I think it goes way beyond that. This is more for people to show they don't support this administration's policies and there are people from right, left and in between who are appalled at this administration.

[imenja]

7. too bad the money isn't going toward the party or progressive causes

not to dispute anyone's right to make a buck, but it would be nice to channel that money to defeat the Republicans in 2006.

[WorseBeforeBetter]

15. "A portion of sales will be donated to Unicef" @

Count Me Blue:

http://www.countmeblue.com/

I Did Not Vote 4 Bush asks where you'd like your donations to be directed:

http://www.ididnotvote4bush.com/pages/3/index.htm

I didn't check out the other sites mentioned.

[CatholicEdHead]

40. So do Republican bracelets

http://www.countmered.com/

It says right there. Some money goes to UNICEF. Which will really irritate some Republicans.

[WorseBeforeBetter]

49. Ewww...I didn't see the "Red" site...

but I'm all for anything that will irritate Republicans.

[no_to_war_economy]

12. blue is beautiful

[Nashyra]

14. Does anyone have the link for "1of57million"

I can't find the link and I printed the page and can't find that either.

[Amich]

16. try this web site it use to have some.

http://www.brazosdems.org/

[merci_me]

17. Here's the info

I just PM'd you and said I'd look up the info tomorrow and then realized I had Kim's website bookmarked, so here's the link to the "One of 57 Million Americans" bracelets. Also, I was wrong on the price. I ordered several and only remembered the full check amount. They are $3.00 not $5.00. She also has the bumperstickers.

It's Kim Cole and her website is Democratic Unity http://www.demunity.com/

Mary

[sunnystarr]

46. That site needs a user name and pw (nt)

[Piperay]

18. "one competitor bearing the opposite message"

rethugs have to copy everything, they never have an original thought in their empty heads. :silly:

[merci_me]

19. About those red bracelets

I saw a staunch Democrat at a meeting a few weeks ago wearing a red bracelet and I asked him what it was for and now I forgot what it was, but it was something left leaning. I remember turning to my husband and laughing that the meaning of that red bracelet would certainly put a cabash on the Rethugs if they got it into their heads to start marketing red bracelets.

Just remembered.....AIDS Awareness and Substance Abuse Support.

Mary

[amazona]

24. eating disorders wore red bracelets a few years back

It doesn't seem that long ago that pro-ana's and E.D.s were wearing red bracelets as a secret sign...as if pointy little elbows weren't evidence enough. :-)

The conservation movement is a breeding ground of communists
and other subversives. We intend to clean them out,
even if it means rounding up every birdwatcher in the country.
--John Mitchell, US Attorney General 1969-72

[TahitiNut]

38. and autism was blue.

:shrug: There aren't enough colors, it seems.

[LiberalHeart]

39. And blue bracelets are for Cancer Awareness. Get black. n/t

[NuttyFluffers]

20. the ghosts of bloods and crips rises again...

but this time upper-middle class white america gets into the act! :7

[Just Me]

28. Now, that is a scary comparison. Doncha' think? n/t

[VegasWolf]

22. With the current spineless Dem's who won't address black box voting

machines, I want a GREEN bracelet.

[BigMindTinyHead]

31. An unwelcome division in the USA

We survived the blue and gray and now we want a blue Danube waltz which could go from a dance floor reprise to a full blown shooting war?

Count me out. We need to become one for the better without the influence of blue and red posers of division. The enemy of my neighbor is not me.

[Just Me]

33. Unfortunately, a sect of the reds divided us. Blue could be the color,...

,...of unity.

Of course, everyone is certainly empowered to make their own choices and I respect yours.

As for me, I will wear a color I believe could symbolize the re-creation of a unity that will benefit all people.

I will wear "blue".

"Blue" for "the people" and against those who sponsor corporate tyranny!!!

[BigMindTinyHead]

37. I will wear purple or help both blue and red become one

Nothing less is in my agenda.

[Just Me]

42. That's cool. I'll wear the "blue" needed to make purple *smile*. eom

[BigMindTinyHead]

51. I just want everyone to remain civil during these times

Minor differences in politics should never lead to a civil war. Let's fix this crap now before too many people are dumbed down to waring factions.

[grace0418]

44. Sounds cool

I'd be into one.

[leftchick]

45. nice bracelet!

I can't help but wonder if most people have no clue wtf it means?

:shrug:

[Cadence]

48. I had the same idea ( I didn't realize so many others had too)

this is my bracelet.




www.bandfortruth.com
I tried to get it as close to Democrat Blue as I could. Do you think people will know what it means?

[AlFrankenFan]

47. Here's two similar bracelets...

Wow...everyone is just SO creative.

http://www.thinkblue2008.com/

http://www.notmecampaign.com/

[olddad56]

50. I'm assuming that we wear them on our left wrist.

I have a better idea, lets all re-register as republicans so we can fuck with them from within.