I am one of those people who is struggling to make it right now. Don't get me wrong, we can pay the mortgage and pay for the essentials, but we want to have a baby soon. Right now, that isn't financially possible. I know there are a lot of other young people like us out there. I donated what little I could through ActBlue to John Edwards because I have faith in his ability to change the rigged system into One America.
The problem is that I simply cannot afford to give any more. Therefore, I have come to the decision to sell my computer to give John Edwards' campaign a meager amount. I don't really need it. My wife has one and I can just use hers. I don't have time to play video games anymore anyway.
So in honor of the netroots, ActBlue, public financing, and John Edwards, will you join me in contributing to his campaign?
Congressman David Bonior on the FEC's decision today:
The FEC's decision is wrong, plain and simple. It is a decision that sets back the progressive movement -- that does not take into account new technology and the power of grassroots fundraising. It is a decision that favors the few, rather than the many.
Show the FEC the decision they made today is out-of-touch with today's political reality. Make a contribution and self-match what you've given before:
There are only 20 days left to the Iowa caucuses. We need to raise $2 million between now and December 31 -- and show the strength of our grassroots support. Your support has helped get us this far -- your next contribution puts important additional resources into Iowa, New Hampshire and other key states today.
You can see more about the FEC's decision in AdamB's front page post.
I was inspired in part due to two wonderful diaries today:
