Comments on: Frugality Campaigning: How To Support Your Favorite Candidate Or Cause With Frugal Living http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/10/03/frugality-campaigning-how-to-support-your-favorite-candidate-or-cause-with-frugal-living/ Financial talk for the rest of us Sat, 16 Feb 2013 01:14:45 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: Laurel http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/10/03/frugality-campaigning-how-to-support-your-favorite-candidate-or-cause-with-frugal-living/#comment-83085 Laurel Sun, 07 Oct 2007 12:21:54 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/10/03/frugality-campaigning-how-to-support-your-favorite-candidate-or-cause-with-frugal-living/#comment-83085 Great ideas, Trent. I’m campaigning for Ron Paul, myself, but have been trying to figure out ways to budget for some monetary contributions in addition to my time. I really like your idea of, instead of adding to our budget, subtracting and donating the difference.

]]> By: Nicole http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/10/03/frugality-campaigning-how-to-support-your-favorite-candidate-or-cause-with-frugal-living/#comment-81849 Nicole Fri, 05 Oct 2007 03:48:16 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/10/03/frugality-campaigning-how-to-support-your-favorite-candidate-or-cause-with-frugal-living/#comment-81849 I don’t believe in jumping on political bandwagons when it comes to issues I care about. I would rather just go out there and do what I think is right. One tiny example: I am frugal by nature and I hate the fact that my mom buys bottled water. So I take a few in my car, and when I see someone who could use some refreshment, I give them a bottle. It is better than giving money to a stranger and it is always appreciated. And I don’t have to worry about recycling.

]]> By: Oleg K. http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/10/03/frugality-campaigning-how-to-support-your-favorite-candidate-or-cause-with-frugal-living/#comment-81610 Oleg K. Thu, 04 Oct 2007 17:23:21 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/10/03/frugality-campaigning-how-to-support-your-favorite-candidate-or-cause-with-frugal-living/#comment-81610 What a creative way to look at supporting candidates. I enjoy reading The Simple Dollar, but it does get repetitive sometimes. Even though you’ve mentioned most of these acts before, putting them like you did in this post shows them from a whole new perspective. Thanks.

]]> By: rhbee http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/10/03/frugality-campaigning-how-to-support-your-favorite-candidate-or-cause-with-frugal-living/#comment-81533 rhbee Thu, 04 Oct 2007 13:24:02 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/10/03/frugality-campaigning-how-to-support-your-favorite-candidate-or-cause-with-frugal-living/#comment-81533 When I read this post I absolutely agreed with the first comment. Activism from the heart. But the commenters after that appeared to decide that some sort of advocacy was at work behind the words that needed to be attacked or defended or in typical American fashion made fun of. But now that I’ve got that said and out of my mind, I still think this was/is a great idea that fits perfectly with whatever your reasons for being frugal may be.

]]> By: Ben Gonzalez http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/10/03/frugality-campaigning-how-to-support-your-favorite-candidate-or-cause-with-frugal-living/#comment-81525 Ben Gonzalez Thu, 04 Oct 2007 13:10:43 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/10/03/frugality-campaigning-how-to-support-your-favorite-candidate-or-cause-with-frugal-living/#comment-81525 I’ve been reading this blog less and less. Every time I do it feels more and more like a sham. Especially on this charade of being a libertarian when there has been outright advocacy for plain liberal policies like protectionist trade policies, minimum wage increases, and the wonders of what government can provide for “free.”

If you want to feel really frugal you can be like one of my cousins. He works on occasion but doesn’t make enough to support his family, they live in a 3 bedroom apartment that costs them only $150/month – they’re going to upgrade once the next baby’s born to free version. They go to the Dr. whenever they feel like it even though they don’t have health insurance and they have all the latest electronic gadgets his inconsistent salary can provide – as well as a Tahoe with rims.

Trent, it seems to me that this type of frugality isn’t far from what you might call success. Hey, this guys brings home truckloads of chips and soda from the supermarket for free! Sign me up for one of those cards!

On one other point, I’m really tired of people that use the I’m a “Ron Paul Republican” tag for themselves. I’m a “Joe Lieberman Democrat” how about them apples? If you’re that scared of Democrats or liberals don’t call yourself a Republican at all. There were merits for the Iraq invasion and there are more for staying there. An overwhelming majority of Democrats thought so from the late 90′s up until April of 2004 of the Fallujah campaign when they first started accusing our soldiers of atrocities.

If Democrats really believe that a majority of Americans want to leave Iraq now then why haven’t they acted yet? If Ron Paul thinks he has his finger on the true pulse of conservatives, libertarians, or Republicans then why isn’t he doing better? I understand the bumper sticker politics that a majority of people operate on thats why I’m joining the “whoever is on stewart/colbert 08″ bandwagaon myself.

]]> By: Susan http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/10/03/frugality-campaigning-how-to-support-your-favorite-candidate-or-cause-with-frugal-living/#comment-81522 Susan Thu, 04 Oct 2007 13:06:55 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/10/03/frugality-campaigning-how-to-support-your-favorite-candidate-or-cause-with-frugal-living/#comment-81522 You can do some insider trading to make profits for Hillary!

]]> By: Amanda http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/10/03/frugality-campaigning-how-to-support-your-favorite-candidate-or-cause-with-frugal-living/#comment-81365 Amanda Thu, 04 Oct 2007 02:06:33 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/10/03/frugality-campaigning-how-to-support-your-favorite-candidate-or-cause-with-frugal-living/#comment-81365 Well, you could sponsor an illegal alien for the Republicans (except Ron Paul) or impose a tax on your rich friends and neighbors in honor of the Democrats.

Seriously, though, there ARE a lot of things that are libertarian. Support a local business with the money you save. Put it into an education fund for your children. Do something rational which benefits yourself and doesn’t hurt anyone else. Like, for instance, saving money. That’s libertarian. :)

]]> By: 60 in 3 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/10/03/frugality-campaigning-how-to-support-your-favorite-candidate-or-cause-with-frugal-living/#comment-81342 60 in 3 Thu, 04 Oct 2007 01:16:39 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/10/03/frugality-campaigning-how-to-support-your-favorite-candidate-or-cause-with-frugal-living/#comment-81342 I’m going to avoid making yet another political joke and just say thank you Trent for the great advice. I’ve recently become involved in both local and national politics because I believe we should all be more involved in these issues that end up impacting our lives. Part of that involvement is money, but part of it is just plain work and time. Even if you don’t have money, you can still be part of the political process.

Volunteer to help out a campaign or join your local city government. These are things that cost nothing but will provide you with an education and a sense of satisfaction that you’re not just a helpless bystander waiting for the government to do its worst.

Gal

]]> By: lorax http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/10/03/frugality-campaigning-how-to-support-your-favorite-candidate-or-cause-with-frugal-living/#comment-81278 lorax Wed, 03 Oct 2007 23:21:38 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/10/03/frugality-campaigning-how-to-support-your-favorite-candidate-or-cause-with-frugal-living/#comment-81278 Does this mean that instead of buying a gun, I could become a braggart for Giuliani (he likes to brag, and was pro-regulation of guns)? Or flip-flop for Romney? Those are both low-cost activities. :)

(Sorry, I couldn’t resist.)

]]> By: meagain http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/10/03/frugality-campaigning-how-to-support-your-favorite-candidate-or-cause-with-frugal-living/#comment-81232 meagain Wed, 03 Oct 2007 21:57:00 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/10/03/frugality-campaigning-how-to-support-your-favorite-candidate-or-cause-with-frugal-living/#comment-81232 oh my gosh. How many times are you going to bring up CFLs? Are there not any other ways to save some electricity besides unplugging everything (and having to plug it all back in) and CFLs? I know they save money and energy, but come on…….

]]> By: Andrew Stevens http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/10/03/frugality-campaigning-how-to-support-your-favorite-candidate-or-cause-with-frugal-living/#comment-81228 Andrew Stevens Wed, 03 Oct 2007 21:54:09 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/10/03/frugality-campaigning-how-to-support-your-favorite-candidate-or-cause-with-frugal-living/#comment-81228 I’m not quite sure how self-sustainability is particularly libertarian. (There’s not a whole lot that is particularly libertarian. It’s why they’ve never been much of a political force even though there are lots of them. They’re all the sorts of people who don’t join movements.)

I’ve got it. You can evade taxes (preferably legally) and donate the proceeds to Ron Paul.

]]> By: bill http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/10/03/frugality-campaigning-how-to-support-your-favorite-candidate-or-cause-with-frugal-living/#comment-81200 bill Wed, 03 Oct 2007 19:56:54 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/10/03/frugality-campaigning-how-to-support-your-favorite-candidate-or-cause-with-frugal-living/#comment-81200 Instead of going to the movies with my wife, I’ll fool around with the intern and donate the money to Hillary’s campaign.

Bill

]]> By: Amanda http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/10/03/frugality-campaigning-how-to-support-your-favorite-candidate-or-cause-with-frugal-living/#comment-81195 Amanda Wed, 03 Oct 2007 19:41:47 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/10/03/frugality-campaigning-how-to-support-your-favorite-candidate-or-cause-with-frugal-living/#comment-81195 Hm… good idea. Whatever money I save this month will definitely be going to Ron Paul, but the suggestions are helpful.

]]> By: demetri http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/10/03/frugality-campaigning-how-to-support-your-favorite-candidate-or-cause-with-frugal-living/#comment-81176 demetri Wed, 03 Oct 2007 18:56:55 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/10/03/frugality-campaigning-how-to-support-your-favorite-candidate-or-cause-with-frugal-living/#comment-81176 I think Ill buy my next gun through a private party or at a gun show instead of paying full retail price and donate my money appropriately. (tounge in cheek comment to add a little right wing-ness)

]]> By: Mariette http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/10/03/frugality-campaigning-how-to-support-your-favorite-candidate-or-cause-with-frugal-living/#comment-81171 Mariette Wed, 03 Oct 2007 18:38:37 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/10/03/frugality-campaigning-how-to-support-your-favorite-candidate-or-cause-with-frugal-living/#comment-81171 What a good idea!

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