Keeping the Faith
I was disappointed by BHO's statement about the FISA compromise. I am hanging on to the hope that he means what he says about removing retroactive immunity for the telcos, and that the stupid bill dies in the Senate. Given Reid's track record, I am not hopeful.
But I am Keeping the Faith. I posted a message to the Obama campaign explaining my disappointment, but I am not jumping off of the bandwagon.
We need Obama to win in November. He needs our support. I'm going to keep donating to the campaign and talking up the need to get off the one-way trip to fascism and international ridicule that the Chimpanzee in Chief has got us on.
In the end, I believe that Obama knows that his strength comes from the netroots. I also know that 100% agreement about tactics and strategy between me and the campaign are not likely. But I'll take 90%. I've got -100% with the current guys.
But I am Keeping the Faith. I posted a message to the Obama campaign explaining my disappointment, but I am not jumping off of the bandwagon.
We need Obama to win in November. He needs our support. I'm going to keep donating to the campaign and talking up the need to get off the one-way trip to fascism and international ridicule that the Chimpanzee in Chief has got us on.
In the end, I believe that Obama knows that his strength comes from the netroots. I also know that 100% agreement about tactics and strategy between me and the campaign are not likely. But I'll take 90%. I've got -100% with the current guys.
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I've lost my faith. I'll still vote Dem, but will hold my nose, as well as my wallet and my volunteer time.
"I am hanging on to the hope that he means what he says about removing retroactive immunity for the telcos, and that the stupid bill dies in the Senate."
See my post called, "The Illusion of Stripping (Immunity)"
June 21, 2008 1:01 PM | Reply | Permalink
If this works, your post should be here
... and it's a good post. I am happy to hear that you'll still vote against the bad guys (I was in a similar place in the primaries ... excited for Obama, but would have voted for Clinton, Edwards, or anyone else that got the nomination).
It is going to be a marathon, not a sprint ... I think we have to hang tough.
June 21, 2008 1:08 PM | Reply | Permalink
"......but will hold my nose, as well as my wallet and my volunteer time."
Okay, that's fine and dandy - Because we all know that's a positive stance.
So, exactly what is it you're going to do now to accept your responsibility to assist in making positive changes needed in our government's processes? Or is this it? You're done now...except for whining and grousing?
June 21, 2008 4:03 PM | Reply | Permalink
Obama disappoints you ONCE, so you will vote McCain? GROW UP, PEOPLE!!!
June 22, 2008 12:22 AM | Reply | Permalink