So my first Obama fundraising poster sold on Sunday for almost $60, and I thought that was pretty great. The buyer has already left me glowing feedback on ebay. A fine start to a summer project, I think. I mentioned this casually to a friend, and her husband scoffed. "Musta been the only Obama supporter with a job," he said, "or some stupid kid looking to waste their daddy's money on ebay." He continued to roll his eyes as I told him the poster got 13 bids and at least 100 page visits. "So? I bet the next one won't even get 10 visits!" And so the argument began... the same argument I've been having with him for five years.
Now, I actually like this man. He's a great dad. He's warm and lovable in an Al Borland kinda way. He's super smart, and a very talented craftsman. But, he listens to Rush Limbaugh EVERY day in his shop. He's been brainwashed.
When I tell him the truth about Rush's lies, he just smiles in a subtle condescending way, then changes the subject or walks away. His wife is an active progressive liberal, so actually he does respect some of our ideals. To a point. So, in the heat of this argument, I made him a bet, and if I win, he has to TURN OFF Rush for 90 days and listen to Randi Rhodes and Thom Hartmann ONLY for 90 days! And, he's even agreed to be quizzed weekly (by me) to prove he's actually listening ... BUT if he wins, I'll have to listen to Rush. Now I need the help of the legendary liberal bloggers to win ...
Here's the bet: If my 100 poster auctions get 9000 page visits before August 28, I win. Yay. He has to turn off Rush for 90 days in a row. If I don't get the 9000 hits, I have to listen to Rush for 90 days. If one of my posters sells for over a hundred bucks, he'll match the price in a donation to Obama. If none break a hundred bucks, I have to donate $100 to McCain. (That's SO not going to happen!)
What I need from you guys are page hits! Please click to save me from Rush Limbaugh. The auctions have counters, so you can see how many hits so far.
Barack Obama Eco Poster Fundraiser on eBay.
I know it's just a stupid bet between friends - but if I win, I really think Thom Hartmann can convert him before the election.
Thanks to all of you that help click me away from Rush Limbaugh! I'll post an update of total hits in a few weeks...