These yellow ribbons, stickers, and magnets are pointless and only benefit the makers of ribbons, stickers, and magnets.
Find a soldier, veteran, or military spouse and just say “Thank you.”
Bonus points: beer is another way to spend about the same amount of money as the ribbon would have cost. That’s why I’m dubbing this the ‘Pabst Yellow Ribbon Campaign’.
Check out all the ways you can give thanks and/or beer:
… from the first post on the Pabst Yellow Ribbon Campaign…
In person:
We’re not hard to spot if you live near a major airport or military town. Look for the haircut, really. All you have to do is just buy that service member a drink. Or give him or her two bucks that say “I was going to waste this on a sticker, now I want you to waste it on beer – enjoy!”
It will make their day, I promise.
Also in person:
At the Rock Beyond Belief festival – Fort Bragg, NC. There’ll be a ton of us on March 31st, 2012, and it’s totally free. This may only happen one time, and it might be the most important freethought event in a decade (totally pulled that out of my ass though haha.) You can get your picture taken with us, or the secular ‘celebrities’, or the Army’s Golden Knights Parachute team (weather permitting). Also, free childcare, and free admittance. Bring a blanket.
I want to donate my $2, but troops are so far away. Can’t I just click on something?
Yes, but you might as well get a six pack. We’re thirsty! If you do click on the donation link for American Atheists (I’m the Military Director), be sure to mention it during the typing/clicking phase of the transaction. Dave Silverman says I can’t really spend the money on beer. But on the upside, 100% of the money will go towards activism.
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mkb
November 8, 2011 at 9:19 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I tried to do this today and mentioned your blog when offering two soldiers beer money. They thanked me for the offer but said it was unnecessary.
Michael
December 3, 2011 at 3:48 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
First off, welcome home, Sergeant. Well done. While, as a veteran, I applaud all my brothers and sisters in arms for their courage and for doing their civic duty to serve this great nation, I have to tell you that this post is downright sickening!
I mean, *Pabst Blue Ribbon?* Ewwww. I know its the only commonly known beer with “ribbon” in the name, but “just say no” to bad beer!
;-)
OK, you are forgiven in light of your time in the sandbox. In lieu of buying you a good beer to educate that heathen palate, I just made a six-pack-of-a-good-Belgian-or-German-ale sized donation to the Military Religious Freedom Foundation.
Regards,
Lt. Michael Davis
Jeffery Homes
January 27, 2012 at 6:42 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Hiya to all and I hope this finds you all well. I’ve been sick as a dog with a nasty head cold for what seems like weeks. I haven’t had a cold since 2007 but this one really kicked my . After 2 solid weeks of chemtrail filled skies, I am convinced they influenced my health as well as my moods as I’m exposed to them as I walk my dog daily. I was so lethargic and couldn’t give a stuff about anything including my forums. I’ve just been trying to recover and finally have thanks to my colloidal silver. I haven’t totally neglected you as I’ve sent some of you some interesting articles via email.
ClubDance
February 7, 2012 at 10:23 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
i would like to know what is the highest interest rate a car dealership can charge their customer as i have been paying 39percent on my loan and have been told that the highest they can charge is 29percent……
WorldNutWeakly roundup – 11th of December | We couldn't make this up…
December 11, 2011 at 7:51 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
[...] This was actually posted last week but I only noticed it on the Monday. Country singer (I am guessing from the stupid hat) Steve Vaus is giving people the opportunity to buy tickets for soldiers to see his carols performance. That is right, he is not giving soldiers tickets, he is getting other people to buy tickets for them. He still gets money (they are reduced by half, the generous guy). Why not just put on a free performance at a local base? Oh right, that would come at his expense. If you want to thank a soldier, buy them a beer instead. [...]