From the Front Lines
The Move America Forward box just finished and we're happy to report that the guys brought in TWICE as much as they had originally planned! When Melanie Morgan asked me to help out, I was crossing my fingers the whole time, I wanted this to succeed.
Well, it turns out perserverence counts for something. What Melanie originally called a "crazy idea" has snowballed into a wonderful gift from the American public. The final tally was just over 1 million bucks--twice as much as Melanie's original target of $500,000.
Here in Paris, I was talking to members of the international media and explaining the concept of the "web-a-thon". These journalists could no't understand how or why ordinary Americans were going to contribute to something like this? They were extremely sceptical.
Well, the wait is over, Americans contributed generously and I can't wait to tell my French-speaking friends.
I've noticed that a lot of Americans want to help out, they really want to do something for the troops. Donating a care package is one of the best ways to do just that.
The only reason I was hesitant to donate is that I wouldn't want my money to go to any of the hom0sexuals currently in the military. Since Bill Clinton ruined the military by allowing closeted hom0sexuals to enlist, I have been very skeptical. Hopefully President McCain can correct the situation.
Posted by: Darryl | June 28, 2008 at 02:09 PM
Darryl...that was a stupid comment. Even if they are gay their blood still runs red and they are over there defending this country and you are not. So get over it.
Posted by: Linda | June 29, 2008 at 05:20 PM
Too funny! Darryl, news flash.
This MFA was just a warm-up, a trial run. Do it again in September and you'll hit Jerry Lewis type numbers, $8-10 million. Set the target, and go for it. Americans love a challenge, and the depth of support is there.
Posted by: Brian H | July 02, 2008 at 10:18 AM