An idea from my hubby: USA-shaped lapel pins, solid blue, to identify...

[DeepModem Mom]

those of us who wish to disassociate ourselves with George Bush's America, and identify ourselves as "blue Americans," whether we live in a red or blue state (at home, and abroad). Also T shirts, etc.? Anyone think this idea is a good one, or do-able?

[doni_georgia]

1. Awesome idea. I would order them

[Nashyra]

2. Good Idea

[DELUSIONAL]

3. yes -- it is a good symbol and

a way to identify each other.

[catlawyer]

4. I'd buy it.

And many more for all of my friends in both NE and us left-coasters.

DO IT!!

[laruemtt]

5. i'd order also - great idea. n/t

[drhilarius]

6. Nope, don't need it...

We'll be given our own mark soon enough, after patriot act 3 or 4. They'll need to keep tabs on us.

[PotatoBoy]

7. Sign me up.. I'll design it

And you folks can help me push it to the DU admins so they can put it on their store. That would be cool.

I made this just for fun a while ago:

[DeepModem Mom]

10. Go for it, PotatoBoy! All we had was the idea -- you design...

and I'll be glad to join others in asking admins to consider offering on the DU store.

[democrank]

8. Great idea

I`d buy some.

[Political_Junkie]

9. Yes!!!!!

[PSU84]

11. Great idea,

How about "Fuck Red America" bumper stickers? (no joke!)

[ClassWarrior]

12. Where do I get mine, Mom?

After all, only half the electorate - that is, a quarter of America - is red.

NGU.

[htuttle]

13. But I don't have any lapels!

;)

[DeepModem Mom]

17. You could pin it anywhere!

[Keirsey]

20. upside American flag pin would be my choice

International symbol of distress.

[PotatoBoy]

14. Bookmark this thread.. I will post updates here n/t

[DeepModem Mom]

16. Thanks, PotatoBoy!

[GeoK]

15. Imma 'BLUE DEMON!'

GREAT idea! My whole family would order one! I got nothing but repukes around me here. Hook me up! ;)

[riverwalker]

18. "better dead than red"

they'll think it's a slam on communism instead of them.

[BurtWorm]

32. I like that!

:thumbsup:

[PotatoBoy]

19. ************* CONCEPT #1

What do you think? Imagine it on a T-shirt.

The concept behind it is, "blue at heart." No matter what state you're in... you're blue. (hence the heart imagery in the flag)

[PotatoBoy]

21. I could probably zap the word "blue" and it might be more effective n/t

[PotatoBoy]

22. Yep. Zapped the word "blue", looks cooler.. n/t

[PotatoBoy]

23. ******************************* AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE

http://www.cafepress.com/selfx

Enjoy. Feel free to request the logo on other items (Mugs, etc...) I can easily add it to just about anything. Mugs, buttons, magnets, posters, tote bags...

[Northern Experiment]

24. Dope....

I'm into design also. I might come up with a concept since the free time i had campaigning is over.

This should be fun. I'm up for anything to help push the progressive movement.

[Carla in Ca]

29. I'm ordering 2 tomorrow! Thanks

n/t

[grasswire]

25. great idea

I like the idea of plain blue. No words or logo.

[Carla in Ca]

28. Like a secret society

If anyone asks what the design means...keep walking!

[graywarrior]

26. Or we could all wear blue bracelets, like Lance Armstrong's yellow one

[gardenista]

27. YES! I love that!

[El Biggo Doggo]

44. I love it.

we could just go with wide blue rubber bands...

[FeelinGarfunkelly]

62. That's the ticket!

I think we get a nice royal or navy blue rubber bracelet.. with a slogan like "Live strong" Someone in another post had "believe it.. achieve it" I think that's a cool slogan.

Blue is such a better color than yellow, imho

[ComerPerro]

30. I will take one

[PotatoBoy]

31. More products up for sale!

I slapped the logo on a bunch of other items.. magnets, buttons, mugs, etc. Will be adding more soon!

See the store here:

http://www.cafepress.com/selfx

[feminazi]

33. damn, you're fast

and good. these look great. wonderful idea.

:thumbsup:

[PotatoBoy]

35. Thank you! I'm gonna buy a pack of magnets and pass them out to coworkers

[NoodleBoy]

36. Think you could make a blue mainland-USA shaped pin

even better idea: no state borders, just one big blue country.

[PotatoBoy]

37. Actually.. I can't! :(

This is a basic store..not the premium. So basically I can only have ONE of each item type.. one t-shirt, one button, one magnet, etc. Sorry. If I get enough sales of the Blue At Heart design, I'll upgrade to a premium store and crank out more designs..and I'll fulfill your request. :)

[NoodleBoy]

38. cool

if you could make those, I'd buy like ten of them.

by the way, there needs to be more (insert name of food here)-Boys on DU, don't you agree?

[PotatoBoy]

40. Yes... i agree totally :) n/t

[Rockholm]

53. Sign me up! I want one!

[PotatoBoy]

39. I added a bunch more.. so have fun shopping tomorrow :) nite. n/t

[Abelman]

45. Dude

Only two words describe how I feel about this:

Right on.

[DeepModem Mom]

47. Thanks, PotatoBoy -- you've started the ball rolling!!! Go, Blue!

[Starlight]

34. I'd like the words "reality based" somewhere on the item n/t

[Sugarbleus]

41. Great Idea!! There's the spirit!!

Got some talking point issues going on involving the MORAL VALUES issue. We should broaden the definition so as to point out they can't just do "Selective Moralising"....FEED THE POOR, HOUSE THE HOMELESS, SET THE CAPTIVE FREE, CARE FOR THE FATHERLESS, THOU SHALT NOT MURDER.........so forth etc...

Lets not let them "Dictate" values to us. They are not the keepers of that flame, not by a long shot.

LOVE THE PIN IDEA...I want one. :D

[July]

42. Whoever made the Kerry pins can help you.

One of them is a blue mainland US with Kerry's name on it.

[Rhiannon12866]

43. What a great idea! I love blue and never wear red, anyway,

because I am very light and it totally washes me out, LOL!:-)

[Melinda]

46. I want one shaped and lettered exactly like this:

[DeepModem Mom]

48. Good one!

[melv]

49. I want a braclet

how about it?

[Mend]

50. I Want Blue Pins and Bracelets

Let us know and support each other. Rot them....

[merh]

51. There is a song lyric that keeps coming to mind

"I'd rather be blue (thinking of you), I'd rather be blue"

I'd rather be blue!

[nostamj]

52. another designer chimes in

if it's not too late. i have no way to produce lapel pins but can put this on buttons, magnets, t-shirts, etc.



also happy to produce designs based on any of your ideas... (PM me)

[DeepModem Mom]

56. Excellent, nostamj!!!

I've called attention to this thread in Ask the Admins -- think I'll add a post pointing out your design. I'm not able to market things, as am always travelling, but could maybe market through the DU store --

[nostamj]

58. buttons and magnets

now in stock. will add more products and designs and will probably open a 'blue room' section in the store soon.

[DeepModem Mom]

61. Great! Out of the loop, though -- how do we access the store?

[mbee]

54. How about Americans for Truth, or Americans Against

Election Fraud! YES, YES, YES! Please, lets get this off the ground now.

[Red Knight]

55. Come to Pennsylvania

I think it's a great idea--I'd buy one.

Also----I'd welcome any red stater up here to help keep PA blue. Hey--we may have to sacrifice some reds and begin to take power in places where we still have a chance. If we flood the blue and borderline states we can shift power.

I know...I'm dreaming out loud.

But it sure does feel like segregating ourselves is the fastest answer to this mess.

This whole thing's driving me crazy--can you tell?

Still, I really do like the pins. I'd wear it proudly.

Oh..and if you DO come to Pennsylvania I can't promise the high paying manufacturing jobs anymore. We are still hanging onto these things called unions---but that may not last either.

sigh

[vetwife]

57. I was gonna close it down but Take it Back ! Still Open !

http://cafeshops.com/focusgroupnow/

[nostamj]

59. another design: Your President... Our Problem.

[hollywood926]

60. for now I am wearing an american flag pin upside down

but i'd love one of those