Party Loyalty

I received a call from the Democratic Party in Idaho yesterday...

Would I be willing to give $100?

Me: Really, why?

Caller: Because the Republicans of Idaho are trying to eliminate healthcare and education.

Me: Really?

Caller: Yes. (pause, then back to script) It's because of Democrats like you that we were so successful in electing Idaho Democrat Walt Minnick to congress in 2008.

Me: Didn't Walt Minnick just vote against the President's stimulus bill? Didn't Democrat Walt Minnick just vote against federal funds to Idaho for healthcare and education?

Caller: (pause) I realize $100 is a large donation. Would you consider $50?

Me: ??

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Fear based, us vs them politics is so ... last year. We're more alike than not, regardless of what the media or your party try to tell you.

"You can stand tall without standing on someone. You can be a victor without having victims." -- Harriet Woods