~*If You Have Extra Books*~ (Ideas)
Posted April 26th, 2008 by MelissaWV
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Edit: I should look more before posting... there is a *related* thread http://www.dailypaul.com/... regarding books to Congress (which is another awesome idea!) but I'm leaving this up for the other suggestions.
So far I've seen (buried in other threads I don't care to bump) several people with extra books, or who are thinking of buying extra copies of Dr. Paul's book. That seems to be where people get to, though, then scratch their heads. How to get the books out to the right people without wasting time/money/books?
Locally, we have large "Yard Sales", the biggest being once a year. This is a huge event and even the local radio/television stations broadcast from it. It's a great place to set up a little cafeteria table and ends up looking more like an impromptu flea market. If your area does not have one of these, perhaps see if people would be interested in getting together and doing this. Malls and Wal Marts in particular love the additional traffic and have huge parking lots.
Books can be of great use at hospitals, nursing homes, volunteer fire departments (those guys need something to read, too, folks, and a lot of them are Paul-friendly), schools, and libraries. Colleges in particular are a sneaky great way to get these books out there. Remember: People do their research papers on campus sometimes, and someone in the future might just pick the book up and keep the idea alive.
Someone had an idea for getting the books out to community outreaches that cater to shut-ins. This is a great idea, but I'm not sure what groups do this! If anyone knows of some specific charity which does this, please post it.
DELEGATES!!! If you can help get books out to delegates, even the "GOP Insider" delegates who are our version of "Super Delegates" with a kind, well-written letter... that will do wonders. Be tactful, but remember in a great number of early states the "insiders" wanted Romney. Romney hated McCain. Now they're going to ... vote for McCain? I don't think they all will, though the party-love is mighty strong with some of these people. It's still a nice idea to give a book to these "Paul-challenged" people in hopes of shining a little light on some of the issues.
Lastly, many of you might not have thought of this... but jails often seek out literature for their inmates. Some of these people are in jail on tax and drug offenses. It shouldn't be too difficult for them to read through the book and understand someone's out there who doesn't think they should be rooming in the same sort of accommodations as violent thugs.
I hope this stays bumped because I would like people to consider what to do with extra copies of Dr. Paul's new book AND their older ones. Thank you for your time :)
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Ideas that I saw in the book bomb thread
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1. Going into book stores and asking the info desk if they have the book, and could they help them find it.
2a. With the book in posession, go to a mall and read it, making sure the book is visable. Even better would be to have multiple people placed strategically throughout the mall to give people the bandwagon mentality about the book (everyone is doing it, so I should to).
2b. Another little idea that just came to mind involving the public reading is if we have younger people, like me (19), at the malls reading with ipods or PSPs(playstation portable) next to them. The idea behind this is that the book is so powerful that kids are putting down their games and turning off their music so they can read. If that doesn't send out a message, not much will.
3. Leave the book on a table or a bench where someone might pick it up and start reading. Be sure to leave a note on it that says "read me". Leave instructions on it or in it that tell people to pass it on. For example, in my copy on the first page after opening the book (it is a blank page), I wrote the following message:
"To all who have read this book: If your eyes have been opened, and you are ready to join the revolution, please sign and date below. When you are finished reading this book, please pass it on so more Americans can wake up."
I then signed and dated it. I will have my parents and grandparents read it (and hopefully sign it), then I will pass it on.
Also, on the last page of the book, before the reading list, I wrote, "I hope this book has been as inspiring to you as it has been to me. Never again shall I vote for the lesser of two evils. Don't forget to sign and date! Viva La Revolution!"
Thank you, Melissa
For pulling this out:)
Options I know due to my own local research recently:
1. The library will take some
2. Some of the train stations have a minor "recycle" of reading material option in the train station lobby
3. A major (annual?) event coming up in June is by AAUW that resells the used books for charitable purposes. (I suspect that my dozens of boxes will go here)
4. One local bookstore only takes ones that are a year or two old. They did mention "Bookzeller" that might have a warehouse for old textbooks.
Of course, if we end up in a depression, should I be keeping all of the books for "firewood" or bartering?
For good tableware, china/silverware, etc., there are "replacement" services online. Years ago, I paid $25 to replace a single goblet to keep my set complete for 8 servings.
I have always been away of eBay, but I have just been told about Craigslist for free advertising.
My city recycle center told me about some Yahoo groups that are organized by area:
http://groups.yahoo.com/s...
Computers and other electronics can be recycled based on your city's schedule. There is regular electronics recycling and a major annual event.
I was also told that children's museums, etc., accept electronics for the children to tear apart and see how they are put together.
Apparently, computer *monitors* are an issue; my city breaks apart hard drives and other "innards".
My biggest wish is that I would like to find "new homes" for my valued possessions, rather than having them end up in the trash dump.
Freecycle
Most major cities have a Freecycle group, which is for giving and receiving of things that would otherwise end up thrown out. I've seen everything from unopened whole gallons of milk to cars, offered for the taking.
We were among the first 300 members in our town when the group started here four years ago. Now, in Anchorage, there are nearly 4,000 members, so the group is very lively.
http://www.freecycle.org/
A productive post!
Sorry.. it's been days since I've seen one of these on DP so wasn't quite sure what to do with it.
I think I'll share... ;)
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