In 2008, I was a donor to the campaign of Barack Obama.
Until recently, I certainly presumed I would again be donating in 2012.
In my head, at least, I devised a tally sheet for my eventual 2012 contribution.
For example, we start with the baseline of my 2008 contribution ($500 if I recall correctly). Then, as he progresses through his term, I add/subtract $ based on his accomplishments.
Here is something like it might look like:
HEALTH CARE REFORM PASSES (+250)
NO PUBLIC OPTION (-200)
FINANCIAL REFORM PASSES (+200)
DOES NOT END 'TOO BIG TO FAIL' (-180)
CREDIT CARD REFORM (+50)
GUNS IN NATIONAL PARKS (-25)
GITMO STILL OPEN (-50)
DADT NOT REPEALED (-50)
NO NEW ENERGY POLICY (I.E. CARBON TAX) (-100)
OPEN NEW WATERS TO DEEP WATER DRILLING (PRE SPILL) (-75)
MORATORIUM ON DEEP WATER DRILLING (POST OIL SPILL) (+15) --- no brainer, little credit deserved
NO IMMIGRATION REFORM (-0) --- I don't care about this one
FAILED TO PROSECUTE TORTURE (-50)
ESCALATED WAR IN AFGHANISTAN (-50)
FAILED TO CAPTURE/KILL BIN LADEN (-50)
Well, as of December 7, 2010... I'm afraid your account has gone negative, Mr. President. I want my $500 back.
And, by the way, I don't want a friggin' tax cut!
I just want my $500 and my vote back.
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