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Omaha Steve

(99,873 posts)
Mon Feb 27, 2012, 09:38 PM Feb 2012

THANK YOU DU!!!


It is not much yet. By the end of the week it should have my bio, photos of me at Bellevue events, a video clip from my historic preservation days (my ward is HISTORIC Olde Towne) 10 years ago, family info, and more.

I used purple and white to identify with the local high school where I followed sports long before I moved to Bellevue.

http://stevedawes2012.com/

The first election issue of the local paper runs Wednesday. The filing period ends Thursday.

Again I thank the DU for the support while I had nothing to show for it.

Warmest regards,

Steve

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THANK YOU DU!!! (Original Post) Omaha Steve Feb 2012 OP
keep in mind, friends, that the folks who targeted Andy Stephenson.. grasswire Feb 2012 #1
Since the cave is no longer outlawed on the DU... Omaha Steve Feb 2012 #5
Losers. ellisonz Feb 2012 #6
this was their response to my post above: grasswire Feb 2012 #11
Amen. n/t ellisonz Feb 2012 #15
Hijacker? Omaha Steve Feb 2012 #16
they are threatening to hack your web site grasswire Feb 2012 #17
I don't shake at thier threats Omaha Steve Mar 2012 #21
What is Conservative Cave? Alexa doesn't have any numbers for them as they are too small. grantcart Feb 2012 #18
I quit bothering to read them for the most part Omaha Steve Feb 2012 #19
Good luck with your campaign. liberal N proud Feb 2012 #2
More about the colors (some people have suggested using different colors your opinions count) Omaha Steve Feb 2012 #3
I like the colors.....lavender and/or purple, sends the messge. dixiegrrrrl Feb 2012 #4
I am not concerned with the colors. What MESSAGE so you want to send? You need to get one Vincardog Feb 2012 #8
I like that. aquart Feb 2012 #13
colors mopinko Feb 2012 #7
I won't be on much tonight Omaha Steve Feb 2012 #14
mark to return to rurallib Feb 2012 #9
Get some content on that home page as soon as possible. MineralMan Feb 2012 #10
My bio is now online Omaha Steve Mar 2012 #20
Good deal! MineralMan Mar 2012 #22
aww.. who wouldn't vote for such a nice face Voice for Peace Feb 2012 #12
I may not be able to send you money but madokie Mar 2012 #23
A small contribution via Paypal Vanje Mar 2012 #24

grasswire

(50,130 posts)
1. keep in mind, friends, that the folks who targeted Andy Stephenson..
Mon Feb 27, 2012, 09:46 PM
Feb 2012

...are targeting Steve from Omaha, stalking him online daily simply because he is brave enough to put himself forward to run for local office as a Democrat. They ridicule in ways that fill Google with lies and trash talk about Steve. They make oblique threats about inserting themselves into the campaign somehow.

This is a huge reason to stand with Steve. We know what happened seven years ago to one of ours who was brave enough to be public.

Omaha Steve

(99,873 posts)
5. Since the cave is no longer outlawed on the DU...
Tue Feb 28, 2012, 03:56 AM
Feb 2012

Last edited Wed Feb 29, 2012, 07:44 AM - Edit history (1)


http://www.conservativecave.com/index.php/topic,69958.0.html

Why they don't run for office in the open is beyond me. The DU kicked in over $1,000 to get me started. Are they jealous?

And I have checks in the mail!

Seems a cave dweller called a local store that supports me. The dweller started in on why back OS the socialist? The store said "we don't have caller ID Are you local?" Please bring your photo ID with you so we can get your picture with it"

No idea why the caller hung up. Olde Towne merchants are upset with the incumbent.

Oops, did I say that out loud?

OS


grasswire

(50,130 posts)
11. this was their response to my post above:
Tue Feb 28, 2012, 07:31 PM
Feb 2012

From caver Airwolf:

OK Grasswire. If what you said was at all true [above] then Steve Dawes would have good cause to alert the cops. The fact that he hasn't means his candy ass has no case. All that has been posted here about OmahaSteve is his OWN WORDS GET IT. There is nothing but the truth and the people of Bellevue deserve to know what kind of candidate is running for office Democrat or Republican. You idiots bitch about how evil Bush was and made up all kinds of false accusations about him,we post the truth about Candidate Steve Dawes and then you accuse us of lies and others actionable deeds. Put up or shut the **** up you cock gurgling asshat.

GOBUCKS quotes Grasswire and then makes a shocking admission:

Grasswire: This is a huge reason to stand with Steve. We know what happened seven years ago to one of ours who was brave enough to be public.

GOBUCKS: I don't think anyone is planning to kill the Weeper.

Gasp.
..........

Some years ago everyone wanted to just keep quiet about the cruel attacks on DU-ers by Fred Grady and his misfits. But bullies only stop when you stand up to them. If they are going to make sure that the voters in Nebraska know all about Steve Dawes by trying to make him an object of derision, then it's proper to make sure that the locals also know all about Fred Grady and the out-of-state wingnuts who are pestering a candidate for local office.

As Paul Wellstone said: "Stand up! Keep fighting!"

(Sorry Steve about hijacking your thread.) I like green.

grantcart

(53,061 posts)
18. What is Conservative Cave? Alexa doesn't have any numbers for them as they are too small.
Wed Feb 29, 2012, 03:06 PM
Feb 2012

Is it a private site with passwords?

Omaha Steve

(99,873 posts)
19. I quit bothering to read them for the most part
Wed Feb 29, 2012, 10:47 PM
Feb 2012

It got old. OS can't win.

The local voters don't get an opinion I guess.

Omaha Steve

(99,873 posts)
3. More about the colors (some people have suggested using different colors your opinions count)
Mon Feb 27, 2012, 10:12 PM
Feb 2012

Do I go with a color change? Some people just don't like it as is.

It identifies with this sign and Bellevue University where Marta got her Masters at the home town University!


The Bellevue East Chieftain (TM) logo:





Vincardog

(20,234 posts)
8. I am not concerned with the colors. What MESSAGE so you want to send? You need to get one
Tue Feb 28, 2012, 04:05 PM
Feb 2012

and hit it again and again. If the constituents believe they are nor represented how about "Bringing YOUR voice back to Olde Town"?
Pit it on the first page of your web and always close with it.

mopinko

(70,387 posts)
7. colors
Tue Feb 28, 2012, 12:04 PM
Feb 2012

as someone who does this sort of thing, i have to tell you that purple is a feminine color. it works very well for female candidates. if there is a strong local association, that will likely influence people's perceptions. but if people are telling you to change it, that is likely not the case.
i also would not refer to a university that i did not graduate from.
it gets boring that candidate all use red and blue, but those are also colors that are represented in nature, and appeal to most people.
green is a good color to stand out from the pack, and actually, i think it looks great with the purple. i know that would up your printing costs, but...
if you need anything, you feel free to call on me, k?

ps-i don't think you should use a negative in your slogan.

Omaha Steve

(99,873 posts)
14. I won't be on much tonight
Tue Feb 28, 2012, 09:11 PM
Feb 2012

I do want to keep purple on the page. Perhaps toned down some more. Marta doesn't want the violet on it.

MineralMan

(146,351 posts)
10. Get some content on that home page as soon as possible.
Tue Feb 28, 2012, 05:05 PM
Feb 2012

A blank web site may be seen and never returned to. Even if it's just your campaign slogan and a Vote for Me! message, you have to have content from the day of the launch.

madokie

(51,076 posts)
23. I may not be able to send you money but
Thu Mar 1, 2012, 11:01 AM
Mar 2012

I'm sending you some good ole Okie vibes that will help carry you into victory lane.
Peace

Vanje

(9,766 posts)
24. A small contribution via Paypal
Sun Mar 11, 2012, 09:50 PM
Mar 2012

is on its way from your GLBT base from rural Idaho.......um....me.

You rock.

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