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I could think of to show him my support..I will phone bank and Friday, Samantha Power is coming to Seattle to the Town Hall..$5.00 at the door..
WE want to see Seattle give her a standing ovation when she comes on stage..
Obama '08
by RubyGal on Wed Mar 19, 2008 at 08:54:17 PM PDT
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and $25 a month since sometime last year....and I kick him a little bit every time I get pissed off at Clinton or McCain or traditional media.
His message may be one of unity, but he's benefited from quite a bit of my anger.
NetrootNews coming soon!
by ksh01 on Wed Mar 19, 2008 at 09:08:43 PM PDT
I also noticed that there are well over 1 million people who have viewed his speech on the YouTube...that makes me feel much better..
by RubyGal on Wed Mar 19, 2008 at 09:20:33 PM PDT
I wish I could afford to give more.
by ksh01 on Wed Mar 19, 2008 at 10:16:04 PM PDT
I am quite jaded when it comes to campaign donations etc. - I don't think a 60-second TV spot is the best use of my money.
I threw money around on 2004's candidates and nothing came out of it, so in the 2008 prez campaign - so I thought - not a penny. And we're not exactly rich either. (I did give some to Darcy Burner last year for standing up to Big Bully Bush when he stomped into town)
But this preacher witch-hunt followed by Obama's courageous and precise response has lifted me over the threshold. If any politician has ever deserved a lift, it is him.
Jen, thanks for prompting me.
Assaf
Yesh Gvul, The Villages Group
by Assaf on Wed Mar 19, 2008 at 11:20:25 PM PDT
according to NPR this morning...we need to keep that going. I told two of my co-workers about it yesterday, so hopefully they watched it last night. Get the word out!
by PLS on Thu Mar 20, 2008 at 05:36:32 AM PDT
John McCain--not so much old as obsolete.
by ohiolibrarian on Thu Mar 20, 2008 at 06:54:35 AM PDT
eom
by DrJeremy on Wed Mar 19, 2008 at 09:33:12 PM PDT
It seriously cuts into my "fun money" (CDs, Starbucks, stupid stuff) but really - what would be more fun than having Obama for President?
Fired up in Tampa Bay!
by Nonie3234 on Thu Mar 20, 2008 at 05:29:37 AM PDT
in appreciation of that fantastic speech yesterday. Least I could do, I'm sure.
I don't know how my nerves are going to hold out until 4/22, though !
Let's get some Democracy for America
by murphy on Wed Mar 19, 2008 at 10:28:15 PM PDT
I'm not rich, but I've made it a priority to donate all I can to Obama this primary season. So, upon hearing that he's feeling a little shaken by this media nonsense, I just gave him the last $ I can donate until the general.
The only other candidate I've ever given money to is Howard Dean, and that was only $400, all I could afford at the time. Of course, Howard wasn't in the race all that long, or he would have gotten more. I will always regret that I never even got to vote for him.
If we had 50 candidates for higher office – in any party – with Barack Obama's and Howard Dean's finer qualities, our country would live up to its promise. These people exist, but most of them turn away from politics, disgusted with the glad-handing and corruption. The citizens of this nation need leaders who listen to everyone, not just the ones who live in the politically advantageous state, and not just the ones writing the biggest check. Negotiation is necessary in politics, but ethics should never be part of a compromise, and a little application of the Golden Rule wouldn't be out of order.
"In a time of universal deceit - telling the truth is a revolutionary act." - George Orwell
by commanda on Wed Mar 19, 2008 at 10:30:56 PM PDT
Can't afford to give much. If only there were a really wealthy person who supported the candidate I like who would give me a bunch of cash so I could keep a few bucks and donate the rest to a candidate of my choice.
Of course, no Democratic candidate for president would use a tactic like this, right?
WARNING: There is a high probability that the preceding comment is snark. Use your best judgment (hopefully better than Senator McCain's).
by Anarchofascist on Wed Mar 19, 2008 at 09:41:56 PM PDT
Just sent off my third $100 contribution. It's tax season, but that speech, and the one today on Iraq, call for some support.
McCain housing policy shaped by lobbyist.
by timba on Wed Mar 19, 2008 at 10:53:41 PM PDT
And it may prevent me from buying that Prius I've always had my eye on...actually who am I kidding - I can hardly afford a blender on grad student pay :-)
I skip meals for Obama. That's how important this is to me.
Give me liberty, or give me death!
by salsa0000 on Wed Mar 19, 2008 at 11:06:38 PM PDT
wide narrow
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