I got a call from the DNC today

[LittleClarkie]

They wanted me to renew my DNC national membership.

I said "Oh, I've been meaning to do that. Hang on, let me get my credit card."

We went through the usual rigamaroll that goes with paying for something over the phone with a card.

He then finally remembered to ask me if I wanted to give more than the lowest ($25) which is what I volunteeered right away. I declined at first, then asked what the next teir would be. $37.50, he said. Eh, big deal. What's another $12.50 or so.

He was supposed to ask me for $50 at first. But he said he was so taken aback by how nice I was being that he didn't want to spoil the call by asking for more. As it was, I upped it myself.

I really had planned to renew, but was waiting for my federal funds. Oh well. They'll be showing up in a couple weeks anyway.

I guess I just don't understand the mentality that suggests withholding funds from the DNC for one vote or another. It is still us against the Republicans. And personally I reckon that if I don't like what the DNC is offering, I can always work to get a different candidate in there. Still, I feel the need to work with the foundation the DNC is offering, even if I don't care for all their decisions.

I am battling the right wing agenda, and I STILL feel like I'm on the side of the "good guys". And I still need to feel as if I'm doing SOMETHING on the side of right and good, or I'll just go bananas. The DNC is still the strongest game in town. And so, here I am, year two, a member of their ranks.

So, Gov. Dean, use my $37.50 well. Gain us a few seats come November. We need them.