Patience and generosity readers, we now have 290 donors, which is just over 80% of our goal of 350 this year. If you wait until the last minute to contribute – You can donate by clicking here – Now is the time. If you can only give a little, give a little; every little helps! If you can give a lot, feel free to give!

Here are some kind messages from readers:

Thank you every day. . . -exist

A toilet is a daily necessity for this family. Thanks for what you do. -CK

Thanks for your daily content!??? Very thorough and well documented. –BF

You (and the NC staff) are the best source of information on the internet, bar none. –MH

Thanks for all the categories – love the shipping news! -two

Thank you for perusing and commenting on a range of topics every day. I do need a second helping of Naked Capitalism after morning’s link and thank you for the work you’ve done to provide it! —— Ji

You can’t wait until 2pm most days. The daily link usually comes at the start of my workday, but by 2pm I’m craving the water cooler. thank you very much. -mt

My deepest thanks for everything you do! –LWJ

Thanks for all the hard work! –JJ

Keep up the great work! — S. Introduction

keep doing what you’re doing – DE

It’s funny to see so many other commenters pass on your one-liners to friends like I did, “Lambert said…” You’re the best. -CT

If NC’s analysis of the extent to which America’s elites are wrong is accurate, we’re going to have some very difficult times ahead, and NC will be essential. -US

It’s great that you (and us) found your place – MK

Your wit, wit and writing skills really stand out in a water cooler. I want to do my part to make sure it continues. I really appreciate having one place to find thoughtful, informed discussions on topics. You are truly an oasis in this crazy world. –DM

Hope the fundraiser is a great success! -Yes

If you see yourself in these comments then please do your best Keep the water cooler running. As Ive wrote:

It would be wrong to say rudely that Lambert’s work on a water cooler is well below a living wage. We need you to live up to one of the values ??we want the critics to hold universally, which is that people deserve to be paid fairly for their work, especially work that has been done! That means digging your wallet, be it small or large, and raising money for water coolers.

Last word: readers, without your serious attention to words and facts, critical thinking skills, very broad experience (especially work experience), willingness to engage in debate, and willingness to be A constantly changing collection of bright shiny objects. I can’t write a water cooler without you. (Well, I guess I could, but it sure wouldn’t be fun.) So I thank you too.

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