I've been blogging here since 2006. Ever since Obama announced his candidacy in January of 2007, I've been an outspoken supporter of his. I fought my way through the vitriol of the primary battle like so many other kossacks, on both sides. I did whatever I could - both here and in meat world to defeat John McCain. We all celebrated Obama's victory in 2008.
Since then there have been struggles over HCA, the Stimulus, the Afghan War, civil liberties, DOMA, drone strikes, Bradley Manning, pot, gun control, the debt ceiling, DADT marriage equality, Medicare, Social Security, excetera. The list is long, trust me, I could type all day if I really wanted to get into the nuances of every debate.
Through it all, I've remained steadfastly loyal to the President and his agenda. I've been called too many names to even remember half of them but I have never wavered. Last week, I figured out why I have been so motivated to back this President.
I'll try and explain why after the Rorschach blot.
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