Since joining this community a few years ago I've occasionally been tempted to write a diary, only to decide someone else is covering the issue better.

I wouldn't have chosen for my first diary to be negative, but I just had an upsetting phone call from the Barack Obama campaign and have to share my frustration.

The caller started with something about "This recording is being recorded for quality assurance purposes."  I really hope it was, because it sure wasn't something I'd want going out to my potential supporters.