Update on Crawford newspaper-How our efforts are helping!

[Clinton Crusader]

Just got this email from the Crawford paper--

At last count (this morning) we had gone from 425 down to 396, then up to 531. We still have bunches and bunch to input, so that
number is growing. Thanks a million for all your support. We wouldn't still be here without you.

Melanie

So it's working!! PLEASE keep this kicked!

paypal account: [e-mail]

You can subscribe that way or by calling 254-675-3336 and paying by credit card or you can mail payment to:

The Lone Star Iconoclast
P.O. Box 420
Crawford, TX 76638
:kick:

[nadinbrzezinski]

1. I bow to you

unfortunately right now I truly cannot afford to do give anything. Once I am able to, I may just give a straight donation.

;-)

It is CRITICAL to keep indy media going

[asjr]

18. It is a damn shame when one can lose a business by telling

the truth. I will send money as I can. Having only social security as an income can be numbing.

[AnnInLa]

2. Buy early Christmas presents for DEM friends

and relatives! I have 2 friends that will certainly be surprised...they will love this gift!

[madmax]

3. Kick n/t

[Booster]

7. I called and ordered a subscription and told them to send it

to doc/dentist/library office; I told the lady I would really like for them to send it to someone in Crawford who would like the paper but maybe couldn't afford it. I left it up to her. Very nice lady and she said they have had many calls. DU'ers are great people.

[troubleinwinter]

4. RIGHT ON!!!!

If ya can't do a whole subscription, how 'bout a small donation from your PayPal acct?!

[troubleinwinter]

6. Even though the subscrition numbers are up...

They have probably lost a lot of advertising. So a little "donation kick' could help!

[friesianrider]

10. Absolutely - any small donation!!

I ordered a subscription myself (didn't need the newspaper do what they are doing is taking the new subs Dems are ordering and giving them to local libraries in Texas) but the woman who answered said lots of people are donating just $5 or $10 and she said the response has eben great! They especially like the little messages people send in with their donation :)

I told her that we'd spread the word and asked her to thank the entire staff for doing what they thought was right! :)

So yes, they accept even small contributions from PayPal (just add a nice note if you have a sec).

[kikiek]

5. I'll subscribe. They got more balls than all the bulls in TX. I bet they

put out a good paper.

[troubleinwinter]

9. Well, they sure do put out a damned well-written editorial!!!!!

[HuskerDem]

8. How much is one year again?

[troubleinwinter]

11. $45 /yr., think $22.50 /6 months

[troubleinwinter]

13. You can request that your subscrition

be donated to a local library or SCHOOL!

[HuskerDem]

17. Cool, I think I could do half a year

Will enjoy reading all about Jr's return to the ranch. Again.

[friesianrider]

12. One-year sub is $45

I already posted this but if you DON'T need a sub to the paper but want to "order" one anyway, they will donate the sub to local libraries in Texas.

[Clinton Crusader]

14. Here's the original email from them

Thanks for your support.

We've set up a paypal account: [e-mail]

You can subscribe that way or by calling 254-675-3336 and paying by credit card or you can mail payment to:

The Lone Star Iconoclast
P.O. Box 420
Crawford, TX 76638

The cost for one year is $45.00 and six months is $22.50.

Be sure to include your name and mailing address.


Thanks,
Melanie Milbradt
Marketing Director
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[gristy]

21. Melanie is waiting to take your call!

:) I just subscribed for a year. They'll mail it to me. She's going to email me this editorial that everyone's talking about. I haven't even read it yet!

[Jasper 91]

23. Here it is gristy

http://www.iconoclast-texas.com/Columns/Editorial/editorial39.htm

[wryter2000]

15. kick

:kick: I subscribed this morning.

[The Backlash Cometh]

16. kick

[Cha]

19. I'm so proud of all you DUers!

I'm one of those who have given donations to de Max and am stretched too thin..right now..but I'm so excited this is happening from DU to Crawford.

Like someone said on DU..repukes hate this kind thing!

[progressivebydesign]

20. I have an idea!! If some of us can only donate, not subscribe..

.. perhaps it would be a better idea to ask the newspaper to pick a worthy charity that would like to use the advertising space our non-subscription donations would fund???? That would give them an ad spot filled, and give something good to a worthy cause. Perhaps whomever is in touch with them can suggest that? I'm sure it makes them a bit uncomfortable to take straight donations, seeing that they are a business.

[gristy]

22. That is a good idea!

[doni_georgia]

24. Awesome - I know they still haven't processed my subscription

because the check card hasn't hit the bank. Awesome! Good work everyone!

[joeprogressive]

25. If anyone participates in other dem sites, please pass this on.

Anyone with connections at Airamerica radio? I wasn't kidding when I said we should shoot for 10,000 subscriptions. The power of the internet.

[nofanofbush]

26. Just talked to Melanie...

ordered a one year subscription. I made sure she knew I was part of the DU. I hadn't really thought of myself like that before.

Made me damn proud. I love you guys.

[nofanofbush]

27. On edit...

called her back and told her to either send it to someone who can't afford it or treat it as a donation.

[faithnotgreed]

30. good on you, nofanofbush! great idea

[ScreamingMeemie]

28. Check out this editiorial today:

http://news.iconoclast-texas.com/Columns/Editorial/editorial40.htm

snip-

The Iconoclast received considerable criticism this past week
after its editors endorsed John Kerry for President. Several subscriptions and advertisements were canceled after the newspaper hit the stands Tuesday morning.
-snip

snip-
We have been told by several avid Bush supporters that the days when newspapers publish editorials without personal repercussions are over. As publishers, we have printed editorials for decades, and have endorsed candidates, both Republican and Democrat. When Bush was endorsed four years ago, the Gore supporters did not respond with threats, nor did Democrats when we endorsed Reagan twice. Republicans did not threaten us personally or our business when we endorsed Carter and Clinton for their first terms.
-snip


snip-
In the past, when individuals disagreed with an editorial, they would write a letter to the editor politely expressing a different point of view in contrast to the views of the publishers, which we have usually published. Occasionally someone would cancel a subscription or an ad, but this was rare.
-snip

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Several young members of our staff covering Tonkawa Traditions this past weekend were angrily harassed and threatened that they must leave, which cut short their ability to fully do their jobs and instilled in them considerable fear for their safety. These reporters had nothing to do with that editorial. They were part-time college students working to pay their way through school and better themselves.
-snip

It goes on...How 'bout that "compassionate conservatism"???

[faithnotgreed]

31. everyone should read this

[Clinton Crusader]

29. kick

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[Carla in Ca]

32. I'm curious...what do you think will happen to the paper

when Kerry wins? Will it get better or worse for them?