An Upgrade Challenge

 

I upgraded to the Mrs. Thatcher level today. I challenge you to upgrade today. If at least 10 members upgrade and confirm with either a comment on this post or by emailing me, I will further upgrade to the Reagan level.  (An upgrade to the Reagan level would count as three upgrades.)

Part of my spiritual tradition is to tithe to where I am spiritually fed. While reading Fred Cole’s excellent post “Thankful for Ricochet” I realized that I should also give where I am politically fed. I had planned to upgrade to the Coolidge level, but upon reflection, I upgraded to the Mrs. Thatcher level.

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  1. Arahant Member
    Arahant
    @Arahant

    Gary Robbins: Part of my spiritual tradition is to tithe to where I am spiritually fed.

    I shall neither confirm nor deny my level, but I’ll make an alternative proposition. As the only other admitted Unity person on the site, I’ll commit to bringing you spiritual content several times per week on Ricochet, if that will help you make your decision to up your level even higher on Ricochet.

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  2. Gary Robbins Member
    Gary Robbins
    @GaryRobbins

    Arahant (View Comment):

    Gary Robbins: Part of my spiritual tradition is to tithe to where I am spiritually fed.

    I shall neither confirm nor deny my level, but I’ll make an alternative proposition. As the only other admitted Unity person on the site, I’ll commit to bringing you spiritual content several times per week on Ricochet, if that will help you make your decision to up your level even higher on Ricochet.

    Deal!  And with the statement of another person whose higher tier status was hidden, that means I have 2 out of 10.  8 more to go.

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  3. Gary Robbins Member
    Gary Robbins
    @GaryRobbins

    Three down, seven to go.

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  4. RightAngles Member
    RightAngles
    @RightAngles

    Okay, I just upgraded to Thatcher, just to irritate Gary. Even though we only agree on what day it is, anyone who comes up with this idea to support Ricochet is ok with me.

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  5. DocJay Inactive
    DocJay
    @DocJay

    RightAngles (View Comment):
    Okay, I just upgraded to Thatcher, just to irritate Gary. Even though we only agree on what day it is, anyone who comes up with this idea to support Ricochet is ok with me.

    Ha. Have no clue about when my membership is up and I’m on my cell phone now so it’s not happening for me now.

    What do we get w upgrade?

    Way to pimp the sight.

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  6. GLDIII Reagan
    GLDIII
    @GLDIII

    Gary,

    I have been a Reagan member for 4 years now, because I firmly believed that Ricochet plays an important part in the political ecosystem, both as a refuge for us red dots in blue states, and as pulse for our leaders, most of whom have folks who look into this site. I would rather contribute to this private enterprise than to all of the pleas from I get from the various political campaigns. They will just squander it on worthless consultants (cough*mike murphy, rick wilson*cough)

    Only recently have I revealed my membership level since I initially did not wish to seem snooty, but eventual thought it was important that others here put a face to those of us who value this community, and hopeful encourage others bump their Coolidge level to Thatcher. Plus I admit I have enjoyed a few of the events that the Reagan level have had access to in DC.

    I have been lucky enough in life that I can indulge in something like Ricochet, and the enriching rewards from all of the other members I have had the pleasure to meet over the last 6 years have been worth every penny.

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  7. Gary Robbins Member
    Gary Robbins
    @GaryRobbins

    RightAngles (View Comment):
    Okay, I just upgraded to Thatcher, just to irritate Gary. Even though we only agree on what day it is, anyone who comes up with this idea to support Ricochet is ok with me.

    Four down, six to go!  Thank you so much RightAngles!

    Gary

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  8. Gary Robbins Member
    Gary Robbins
    @GaryRobbins

    DocJay (View Comment):

    RightAngles (View Comment):
    Okay, I just upgraded to Thatcher, just to irritate Gary. Even though we only agree on what day it is, anyone who comes up with this idea to support Ricochet is ok with me.

    Ha. Have no clue about when my membership is up and I’m on my cell phone now so it’s not happening for me now.

    What do we get w upgrade?

    Way to pimp the sight.

    With Thatcher you get a cool coffee cup!  I am at four down and six to go.  DocJay, if you increase short of Reagan, I will be five down, if you upgrade to Reagan, I will be just three to go!

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  9. DocJay Inactive
    DocJay
    @DocJay

    Gary Robbins (View Comment):

    DocJay (View Comment):

    RightAngles (View Comment):
    Okay, I just upgraded to Thatcher, just to irritate Gary. Even though we only agree on what day it is, anyone who comes up with this idea to support Ricochet is ok with me.

    Ha. Have no clue about when my membership is up and I’m on my cell phone now so it’s not happening for me now.

    What do we get w upgrade?

    Way to pimp the sight.

    With Thatcher you get a cool coffee cup! I am at four down and six to go. DocJay, if you increase short of Reagan, I will be five down, if you upgrade to Reagan, I will be just three to go!

    Ok. Promise to thatcher.  Can’t til back home.

    Call it all a win regardless of final numbers.

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  10. RightAngles Member
    RightAngles
    @RightAngles

    GLDIII (View Comment):
    Gary,

    I have been a Reagan member for 4 years now, because I firmly believed that Ricochet plays an important part in the political ecosystem, both as a refuge for us red dots in blue states, and as pulse for our leaders, most of whom have folks who look into this site. I would rather contribute to this private enterprise than to all of the pleas from I get from the various political campaigns. They will just squander it on worthless consultants (cough*mike murphy, rick wilson*cough)

    Only recently have I revealed my membership level since I initially did not wish to seem snooty, but eventual thought it was important that others here put a face to those of us who value this community, and hopeful encourage others bump their Coolidge level to Thatcher. Plus I admit I have enjoyed a few of the events that the Reagan level have had access to in DC.

    I have been lucky enough in life that I can indulge in something like Ricochet, and the enriching rewards from all of the other members I have had the pleasure to meet over the last 6 years have been worth every penny.

    Still waters run deep.

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  11. doulalady Member
    doulalady
    @doulalady

    Does it count if I re-up my Thatcher membership in the morning? My feelings about Ricochet match GLDIII ‘s comment precisely.

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  12. OmegaPaladin Moderator
    OmegaPaladin
    @OmegaPaladin

    Well, better you give to Ricochet than to the DNC.  I am sure the Ricochet High Command appreciates the cash!

    As for me, I don’t listen to any podcasts here and I do not really see any value in a higher rank.

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  13. Gary Robbins Member
    Gary Robbins
    @GaryRobbins

    DocJay (View Comment):

    Gary Robbins (View Comment):

    DocJay (View Comment):

    RightAngles (View Comment):
    Okay, I just upgraded to Thatcher, just to irritate Gary. Even though we only agree on what day it is, anyone who comes up with this idea to support Ricochet is ok with me.

    Ha. Have no clue about when my membership is up and I’m on my cell phone now so it’s not happening for me now.

    What do we get w upgrade?

    Way to pimp the sight.

    With Thatcher you get a cool coffee cup! I am at four down and six to go. DocJay, if you increase short of Reagan, I will be five down, if you upgrade to Reagan, I will be just three to go!

    Ok. Promise to thatcher. Can’t til back home.

    Call it all a win regardless of final numbers.

    Five down, five to go!

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  14. Gary Robbins Member
    Gary Robbins
    @GaryRobbins

    doulalady (View Comment):
    Does it count if I re-up my Thatcher membership in the morning? My feelings about Ricochet match GLDIII ‘s comment precisely.

    Close enough!  Six down, four to go!

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  15. Gary Robbins Member
    Gary Robbins
    @GaryRobbins

    OmegaPaladin (View Comment):
    Well, better you give to Ricochet than to the DNC. I am sure the Ricochet High Command appreciates the cash!

    As for me, I don’t listen to any podcasts here and I do not really see any value in a higher rank.

    No worries.  Thanks for being a Coolidge Man!

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  16. Mike LaRoche Inactive
    Mike LaRoche
    @MikeLaRoche

    Well, I did re-up my Thatcher membership last month, so I hope that counts too!

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  17. Gary Robbins Member
    Gary Robbins
    @GaryRobbins

    Mike LaRoche (View Comment):
    Well, I did re-up my Thatcher membership last month, so I hope that counts too!

    Well it shouldn’t under the rules that I stated at the start, but since I personally emailed you and asked you, I will count it.

    Seven down, three to go!

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  18. Arahant Member
    Arahant
    @Arahant

    First installment: Love and Eternal Life.

    • #18
  19. David Carroll Thatcher
    David Carroll
    @DavidCarroll

    @garyrobbins     I upgraded today.

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  20. doulalady Member
    doulalady
    @doulalady

    Done.

    Wish there was a level between Thatcher and Reagan.

    I would definitely upgrade.

    The Churchill perhaps, since he was half American.

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  21. Randy Weivoda Moderator
    Randy Weivoda
    @RandyWeivoda

    I’m sorry I can’t help you out, Gary.  I upgraded to Thatcher a couple years ago and there’s no way I can afford the step up to the Reagan level. To echo GLDIII, I’ve been satisfied with every penny I’ve spent on Ricochet.

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  22. Blue Yeti Admin
    Blue Yeti
    @BlueYeti

    All of you are truly Great Americans®. Thanks!

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  23. Gary Robbins Member
    Gary Robbins
    @GaryRobbins

    David Carroll (View Comment):
    @garyrobbins I upgraded today.

    Eight down, two to go.

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  24. Gary Robbins Member
    Gary Robbins
    @GaryRobbins

    doulalady (View Comment):
    Done.

    Wish there was a level between Thatcher and Reagan.

    I would definitely upgrade.

    The Churchill perhaps, since he was half American.

    That is a great idea!  The jump between Thatcher and Reagan is daunting.

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  25. Gary Robbins Member
    Gary Robbins
    @GaryRobbins

    Randy Weivoda (View Comment):
    I’m sorry I can’t help you out, Gary. I upgraded to Thatcher a couple years ago and there’s no way I can afford the step up to the Reagan level. To echo GLDIII, I’ve been satisfied with every penny I’ve spent on Ricochet.

    Thank you for your contribution!

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  26. GLDIII Reagan
    GLDIII
    @GLDIII

    Blue Yeti (View Comment):
    All of you are truly Great Americans®. Thanks!

    BY,

    You owe me a drinking session next time you cross the country for a UK taping. Pencil me in for a few hours outside of the work hours. It has been awhile.

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  27. Blue Yeti Admin
    Blue Yeti
    @BlueYeti

    GLDIII (View Comment):

    Blue Yeti (View Comment):
    All of you are truly Great Americans®. Thanks!

    BY,

    You owe me a drinking session next time you cross the country for a UK taping. Pencil me in for a few hours outside of the work hours. It has been awhile.

    You got it.

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  28. Gary Robbins Member
    Gary Robbins
    @GaryRobbins

    Yea!  Another member moved up to the Coolidge level.  He regretted he couldn’t go to a higher level right now.  Nonsense, we all do what we can.  Also, he is clearly on his way!  He is doing what he loves; the money will come!

    Nine down, one to go!

    Are you the person who will upgrade your membership level so that I will keep my promise to upgrade to the Reagan level?

     

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  29. Goldwaterwoman Thatcher
    Goldwaterwoman
    @goldwaterwoman

    I’ve been a Thatcher member since first joining several years ago but didn’t get a coffee cup or anything.

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  30. Gary McVey Contributor
    Gary McVey
    @GaryMcVey

    Well, it’s nice to be here with the other Thatchers…hi there, fellow and sister “Maggies”!

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