The Gamer's Quarter

dhex · Posted: Wed Oct 04, 2006 1:09 pm Post subject: help bob wilson

http://www.reason.com/hitandrun/2006/10/raw_deal.shtml

http://www.rushkoff.com/2006/10/robert-anton-wilson-needs-our-help.php

http://giantrobotprinting.com/store/shirts/raw/pope

i bought a few shirts and sent him $23.17 via ppal. i hope a lot of people touch back, seeing as he's touched so many. he's probably the most influential author (read: i rip him off a lot) of my life.
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Scratchmonkey · . Joined: 02 Mar 2005 Posts: 1439

5 shirts and a duplicate paypal donation.

There is no enemy.

dark steve · . Joined: 17 Jun 2005 Posts: 1110

I bought two shirts and forwarded the links around to everyone i've ever leant Prometheus Rising to.

Quick Shot II Turbo · . Joined: 09 Jan 2006 Posts: 23 Location: harry potter

dhex · Posted: Sun Oct 08, 2006 3:36 pm Post subject:

heard from a friend yesterday that bob was genuinely surprised to tears and obviously pleased by the sudden outpouring of support. that's damn good. it's way too bad he never hooked up with a financial advisor in all his years of touching lives.

i get a kick out of the mental image of someone looking at a list of paypal donations dominated by $23.23 and $23.17, a huge long line of them. the symbolic universe boomerangs back.
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Scratchmonkey · . Joined: 02 Mar 2005 Posts: 1439

Note from his daughter and also from Bob, posted on BoingBoing (I don't read it, my wife does and pointed it out to me):

On behalf of my Dad, RAW (Bob), I want to throw my arms around you "like a circle 'round the sun!" for your loving graciousness in posting Bob's need on your site. As of about 5 minutes ago, over $68,000 has come in. We are all overjoyed as it now means that we can continue to celebrate this phase of his life in the comfort of his own home, with all the care he needs, until his passing, honored by the loving support of so, so many wondrous folks. Just last week I was sick with heartache as we were faced with giving his notice and now, the world has simply and completely - transformed. Last night, he dictated a note that he wanted me to forward to you - below is the text. He is very weak, cannot sit up or eat on his own, and as he struggled with a whispery voice to express his gratitude, he broke into tears several times. How my heart swelled as I gazed at this man who has been both one of the most frustrating - and incredible - beings I have ever known. I would not be who I am today, had I not grown up with him. Much love, Christina Pearson

BOB'S NOTE:

Dear Friends, my God, what can I say. I am dumbfounded, flabbergasted, and totally stunned by the charity and compassion that has poured in here the last three days.

To steal from Jack Benny, "I do not deserve this, but I also have severe leg problems and I don't deserve them either."

Because he was a kind man as well as a funny one, Benny was beloved. I find it hard to believe that I am equally beloved and especially that I deserve such love.

Whoever you are, wherever you are, know that my love is with you.

You have all reminded me that despite George W. Bush and all his cohorts, there is still a lot of beautiful kindness in the world.

Blessings.

Robert Anton Wilson