The "NOT ME!" Campaign website is up. (order your protest bracelet)

I asked Skinner and he said it would be ok for me to post this here. After Tuesday's election I decided there has to be something I could do instead of sitting around and complaining. I decided to organize a protest. I have started a website, www.notmecampaign.com I have ordered 1000 black bracelets with "NOT ME!" debossed in them. I am donating a portion of the proceeds to DU and since 11 states decided I shouldn't have the same rights as heterosexual people I am also donating a portion of the proceeds to the Human Rights Campaign so we can continue to fight. This fight is not over folks! My sorrow and tears have now turned to anger and I intend to let everyone know that even though some people in this country fell for bush's lies and deceit that I didn't. Nope, NOT ME!

Thank you for supporting the cause. :-)

It also incorporates anyone who who is not a democrate but did not vote for bush (although I am pissed at some of my relatives for voteing third party in this election). But. while they did not help us, they can help us with exposure.

describing the bracelet so that he handy among us could make our own, not to sell, just to wear in solidarity?

It's like the Lance Armstrong bracelet. Black silicone with "NOT ME!" debossed in it.

and wrote the DNC about. I don't have the thread cause I can't search the archives. Unfortunately, I'm only 14 and not exactly in a good financial situation, so I'm glad someone else with the abilities to make them thought it to be a good form of protest.

PM me your address and I'll mail you one.

alcuno...:thumbsup:

statement in black..this is awesome what you're doing, Bronco.

Hope you sell a lot for proceeds to worthy causes!

Me too. I am pissed and I refuse to sit around and do nothing.

Badge..one of those conference type, clear plastic pin back thingys. I inserted a temporary card into it with: Welcome to the New American Fascism~ enjoy your stay~

Pinned it to my blouse and went out for the first time in a week. Wow, what a hoot that was.}(

There's still a bit of tension in the air, even here in Calif.

TIA

I think it's 18-20 business days.

...just having "not me" on the bracelet doesn't really communicate opposition to Bush unless someone asks you what it means.

When they ask you what it means, you can tell them everything bush has done and that even though some people agree with him you don't. That's why your proudly displaying "NOT ME!" :-)

Ordered three.

:-)

I want everyone to have one! We need to let them know we're not going to just sit still! :-)

Something that stood out a little bit. Not complaining, just asking.

I decided on black so that people know it's a protest.

As well as medication.

:-)

that was started the other day.

And I cannot wait to proudly display it ... now how about a model with a giant neon flashing sign? :)

Thanks. :-)

Thank You :-)

n/t

I think I may have overpaid for shipping though - $1.00. Ordered one bracelet . . .

PM me and I'll get your overpayment back to you.

wide already on my wrist, fuzzy side down. Looks stunning in black. And I can take if off for a shower easily and when it gets cruddy, I just cut me new strip!!!!

Hope it is because of the traffic!

Can I send a check or what?

I haven't set up a P.O. Box yet for regular mail. Let me check into that on Monday.

Keep trying.

:-)

on the site it says over 59 million voted for....

change it. you can put 59 million votes were supposedly counted for...
or some other disclaimer.

but the line there now. offends us who know it is not true.

n/t

We ordered two!

Thanx, for helping out, Bronco!

Monica

When it was first set up I checked it and saw the PayPal logo now I don't. I want to order two. Am I being discriminated against cause I am older? That is not serious, but wanting the bracelets is.

:-)

regardless of your intent.

In adverstising or social psychology you don't want to use a negative
like that in a slogan.

Furthermore, someone else had this concept as a DU project and polled DU'ers about having bracelets done.

AS A GROUP PROJECT.

I wish you luck in selling your bracelets... laud your creativity and activism and commend you on your generosity for donating a portion to DU.

However, I'll wait to find out if the other bracelet many, many DU'ers discussed making end up getting made.

Talk about giving with one hand and taking with the other.

Sounds like someone's toes got stepped on, or something. If Skinner approved this for the front page, then it's obviously okay with DU

I'm sure your perspective was carefully thought out, but you're confusing the matters of inclusion and exclusion, and all the nuances contained therein.

Or, to make it simple, you're not getting it.

Hope to order more soon. Merry Christmas friends and family. The gift that keeps on giving.

I also posted a link on my blog. I hope all bloggers will do the same.


www.conservativefighter.blogspot.com

:-)

:dem:

good karma :)

C4C

We lost by a VERY narrow margin. This means that we still have some more people to convince. It's much too simplistic to yell "NOT ME!!" That will achieve nothing. Come up with a positive message and have the guts to stand by that. We will win over no one by isolating ourselves with this type of pious arrogance.

Those people that voted for Bush have been misinformed. We have failed them almost as much as Bush is about to. We have a lot more work to do and we won't achieve it by simplistic sloganeering.

One of the reason we failed is that so many of us, myself included, were only fighting against something. "Anybody but Bush!" didn't work and "Anybody but 51% of the American population" ain't gonna win any converts either.

Only a small percentage of that 51% think that Osama is not important, that killing innocents is ok, that homophobia should be law etc. Most of them are scared and under-informed and they voted for a whole package. It's our job to build a better package and a better movement. Just standing on the sideline shouting "We're right, so fuck you" isn't going to help.

I am sure people will buy whatever idea you have.

What are you talking about? Politics is all sound bites in sloganeering today, and the media is not going to "flip-flop" on it anytime soon.

We did not LOSE. The election was STOLEN again.

We DO outnumber them, but our numbers are not being counted. The more people who show their support, the more we'll be able to see just how our numbers are greater.

Our package and our movement don't make any difference when we have no control over the votes.

FSC

--IMM

Thanks for doing this.

Others can wait for a bracelt or other trinket by committee sometime next year or maybe in 4 years the DU GROUP PROJECT can come up with something that only a flame war will decide....but NOT ME!

I don't give two damn shits about being "positive" or psychology in dealing with repugs. Your message of NOT ME stands loud and clear with just the hint of elitest entitlement I require.


So until the bracelt by committee is decided upon, I'll be wearing NOT ME!

Thanks

I've had it with these criminals. Enough is enough!

So when I get home, I'll order one of yours, and when the DU Committee one is ready, I'll order one of those and wear it on the other wrist. No conflict at all. :)

--Thanks!

Crozet

this is a POSITIVE message in the face of lies, corruption and bigotry.

If/when DU comes out with Blue ones I'll wear it too.

I also like the black b/c it doesn't leave out those who have still given up on the democratic party (not me- but MANY friends I have who are against Bush but see a different answer). So, I think the black is more inclusive of the tens of millions of those who reject this admin.

nowhere to enter it. Have any clues here?

Just ordered one, today. Will order more when I have more money in my PayPal account.

I would love to order bracelets for several of my friends. Is there any way I could order them other than PAYPAL? I have AMEX, VISA,etc. I would even send you a personal check Thanks..

I think this is also a great way to make a statement.

As neckbands and headbands

I'm not old enough to vote but I still wouldn't mind one, how's that work?

Address please.Also make some for headbands and neckbands?

When all these folks start complaining about being laid off, kids dying in Iraq etc.. I'll just point to my bracelet.

I have been wearing a U.S. flag adorned with black ribbon since the great tragedy of 11/02. The Not Me people should really consider doing armbands as well. Armbands are so much more visible and traditionally have been used as a sign of protest.

one for me, one for the wife.

~A!

Thanks, Bronco69! I just ordered mine. I share your anger, especially after rove's "remarks" on faux news today. It's clear that they are going to use us as their Jews to help cement their fascist regime. I will make my voice heard!

I am also doing something like this, but with magnetic bumber stickers, a lot like the ribbons you see on cars everywhere, except black, with "Our America?" in white lettering.

If I put this together, would there be any takers?

~A!

If you don't mind, can I link you from my website? I'd like to use your graphic and link to your page so that others may order as well. I was trying to find a way to do this myself, but since you've already done it, I'd love to help your campaign.

On Edit: After ordering my five and posting, I read all the responses...

TO THOSE OF YOU WHO FELT IT NECESSARY TO COMPLAIN AND/OR OFFER CRITIQUES... UNTIL YOU DO SOMETHING, STOP BITCHING. SERIOUSLY!

Do you walk through the mall bitching about merchandise that isn't to your liking as well? Jesus Pete! If you don't like them, don't fucking buy them, ya goddamn killjoys!

I sent the bullet points from the homepage, and a short editorial out to a dozen disappointed, discouraged and depressed Kerry activists like myself.

If we ever needed a chain-mail e-mail, this is the one. Send it to ten friends and get good luck... In 2008 :)

Keep on humping, brothers and sisters. This chapter ain't fully written yet.

One for me, one for my husband, and 3 for gifts. We will wear them proudly!

christmas is coming after all! Should have ordered 10! but i just sent Bev $$$.

Just Ordered, payment may not clear until friday however.

I ordered one and will proudly wear it every day and be vocal about its meaning!
I'm tired of being quiet!

Great idea!

shaking my head over this blatant example of our democratic 'problem'. Too much individualism!
The repubs would have hadmillions of bands-one size fits all -loaded onto trucks headed across the country on Nov 3.
Hell, they probably did.

BRAVO to you Bronco! I'm STOKED by all the things we CAN do to show our dissent and our solidarity.

Are the bracelets "one size fits all"? (got some thick wrists here)lol

I'm bookmarking your site. THANK YOU for your work! :thumbsup:

...and will likely order them for all of my pissed off friends.

Thanks for a great idea.

Solidarity!

Am I missing something!
It keeps insisting that I have an existing acct.

I just want to use my credit card.
Can I just send a check?

for me. it is a nice reminder for me that i am not my perceived self. i am part of a higher collective consciousness. in any event, it works doubly well for me. THANKS and best wishes.

My daughter and I will be wearing ours. The Kerry supporters at her junior high put on yarn bracelets after the election - same good idea! Ooh, and I like your hat!

:bounce:

Just ordered 2, and when they come in stock, I have many more people interested in getting them! This is awesome!!

I'd order one, but not through Pay Pal. They are notoriously shady.

Frankly I want a bumper sticker that says "I didn't vote for that lying, thieving, murdering, thug"

And I'm sending this link to everyone I know. THANK YOU for doing this! (I can't wait for the first time I see a stranger on the street wearing one!). You'll probably need to make more than 1000!!!

I ordered 3 for the members of my household.

I also posted the link to a variety of political communities on LiveJournal. Most people seem pretty receptive, although on one community I got flamed because, in essence, the members think that showing one's support for a cause by wearing a tag is "lame." *shrug*

Some other people did express concern about the lack of information on the page; they felt uncomfortable sending money without knowing who was on the other side. Is there any plan to add some more info, so these people might feel a little better about buying a bracelet?

A few people expressed concern about the price; I countered on the grounds that these aren't being underwritten by some huge organization like the Lance Armstrong Foundation, nor sold as write-offs by corporations like NIKE, and that one bracelet is about the cost of a movie rental or a latte, and suggested they ask for one for an upcoming holidays if they still can't scrape up 550 pennies.

:thumbsup:

I don't have Paypal, I applied for it but then when they want to snoop into my bank account I decided NO. :mad: I have a couple of other credit cards and checking account I can use but can't order through Paypal.

You shouldn't need an account to order through paypal. If the account is set up right, the seller should be able to accept credit cards. They take a small percentage, but I think they do that either way. Also, advice to the seller:

GET VERIFIED.
(not intended to be a shout, just in caps so it's not missed.)

This is a way that buyers can be confident in their purchase. I'm not sure if you're new to paypal, but if you are, check out the site and get verified. It's very easy, and actually deposits two small amounts into your account. (usually just pennies, but hey it helps the cause, right?) This way paypal knows you are legit, and buyers can buy with confidence.

(I swear, I'm not a shill for PayPal)

On the next page there's an option to checkout with your credit card instead of Paypal. :hi:

I can't wait to get them!

I'll give it a try, I sure would like to have one! :-)