$29, $27, $26.99, $19.99 or $29.99 for Stein - What do you all think? (updated title)

I saw a comment the other day where someone suggested contributing $29 for Stein because it rhymes and is a small contribution (well, depending on your income), and that sounded like a good idea. Then, I read that many of the donations to Jill Stein these past few days have been $27 reflecting the Revolution.

I also posted this idea at the Jill Stein Reddit, but I was thinking I might get a little more thoughtful discussion here.

The first point to me is that 29 or 27 or ? (other suggestions?) reflects the call for small donations. I is very important to persist with the concept that small donations make a difference.

So, "29 for Stein". I think this is my preference. It RHYMES, so people will remember it, maybe they will mention it to other people, and it will be contagious. "Hey, I just donated 29 for Stein." Maybe that will even get Stein a little more name recognition (maybe that's pushing it). I don't know, any thoughts on this?

The advantages of "27 for Stein" are obvious, recognition and popularity. It reflects a continuation of the revolution. But, I think that Bernie has kind of trademarked 27, and Jill needs her own number. "29 for Stein" would still be a small contribution, and then there is the rhyme.

Anybody, have any thoughts, other ideas, or suggestions for a different number? I'd like to hear them.

Maybe this is a bad idea all together and this would just be considered copycating (is that a word).

I'm just trying to come up with ways to help the Greens fund-raise b/c they need it.

Update: Pro left (hat tip) suggested $26.99 to allude to 99%, I like this, but am wondering about $29.99 to really rhyme?
Any more thoughts?

Update2: Ok, I'm raising my own comment. What about $19.99. Shorter. But less money. Good rhyme though.

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Blasphemy101's picture

The amount does not matter if you are supporting the candidate you want. We know the Greens need the money so any amount helps.

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War, War Never Changes - Fallout Series

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26.99 for Stein,a little more to say but then we get the 99% factor in there.

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paradigmshift's picture

What about 29.99 for stein, to really get the rhyme going? Thank you!

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"First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win."

paradigmshift's picture

It's easier to say. It's substantially less money though. Then there is the Prince song....1999.

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"First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win."

Haikukitty's picture

But I think $29 is FINE, which also rhymes.... I'll stop now.

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skod's picture

Why change now? Besides, the campaign will know it came from a Berner.

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Late Again's picture

It's perfect just the way it is, don't change a single word, don't add or subtract any syllables. The number of syllables matters, too; 'twenty-nine' (the amount) 'for Stein' (the candidate). It has a beautiful symmetry and equilibrium.

Changing it to "19.99 for Stein" still rhymes but is more awkward; the two sides of the equation don't match as neatly.

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"When we remember we are all mad, the mysteries disappear and life stands explained." - Mark Twain

paradigmshift's picture

I also like the .99 for 99 percent. Also, I am thinking about proposing a Moneybomb on here and Jill Stein's reddit for July 19.
Something along the lines of,
"Donate $19.99 for Stein on July 19 – Moneybomb for Jill Stein by showing the 1% that the 99% can make a difference. Jill Stein for President."

Maybe we could try 29 for Stein on July 29 the next week? Don't necessarily stick with the same number.

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"First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win."

pswaterspirit's picture

has come to represent the average contribution to Bernie. If suddenly Jill Stein starts to receive a lot of $27 contributions I am sure she will let people know. Our man eating shark the news media will surely enjoy that because its a horse race and they are trying to milk it for every cent they can get from any angle they can find.

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Hawkfish's picture

I don't think that is why the donations were that size, but for this site it makes sense!

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featheredsprite's picture

But she does:

reddit.com/r/jillstein

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reflectionsv37's picture

I thought I'd post this snippet from her email to help her fundraising.

That's because matching funds stop at the end of our primary season. When Jill is nominated, the next day the general election starts—and the “double your money” opportunity stops.

Jill's nomination is a foregone conclusion, but...

How much clean money can you and I and everyone raise between now and midnight, August 6, for the campaign… money that will be doubled through federal matching funds?

This is vitally important, because every dollar you or anyone gives between now and August 6--up to the first $250 per person—will be matched 1:1 through federal matching funds.

Whatever you give right now is doubled by the Feds. Publicly funded campaigns! So right now, and until Aug 6th, if you get $27, Jill gets $54. If you give $29, Jill gets $58 and if you give $250, Jill gets $500.

Doesn't matter what you give, but give what you can before Aug 6th. And you can put me down as a vote for "$29 for Stein"!

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“Our enemies are innovative and resourceful, and so are we. They never stop thinking about new ways to harm our country and our people, and neither do we.”
George W. Bush

I sent Jill $99.99.
Payday is tomorrow anyway.

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