Humor me

[ellisonz]

What is the more important fiscal ($$$) priority- buying fancy Christmas presents or supporting the re-election of Barack Obama?

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	Christmas Presents
	1 (20%)
	President Obama
	4 (80%)
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[jberryhill]

1. Depends. What are you getting me?

[TeamPooka]

3. a fascist overlord for President - His name is Mitt

[ellisonz]

4. Laughter.

It's priceless

[jberryhill]

5. Oh, I thought you would buy me a really cool gun

[pinboy3niner]

13. You might even say it's super...

[TeamPooka]

2. I say Obama but I'm a non religious person with no kids.

[elleng]

6. AND Wayne Powell,

no doubt.

http://www.powellforva.com/contribute

Kiddies should understand, and 'fancy's' never important, imo. I know, we went through it. NOT important.

[RZM]

7. I dont give money to campaigns, so I'll go with Christmas

Nothing against those who do, it's just not my thing.

[Union Scribe]

8. Why no context?

http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1172&pid=64052

OP is mad their push poll didn't work in another forum.

[ellisonz]

9. You must have missed Rachel Maddow tonight.

"A Child's Treasury of Politicians Refusing to Answer Very Simple Questions"

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26315908/ns/msnbc_tv-rachel_maddow_show/#48759281

[Union Scribe]

11. I don't have cable!

Why are you spending money on luxuries?

[ellisonz]

14. You have internet!

[Union Scribe]

15. I do?!

That would explain these bills. I thought I was stealing it from my neighbor's unsecured router. In any case, the actual question is: what fucking business of yours is it if people buy guns or Christmas presents? Sure, you're perfect, we've covered that, but most people don't donate every cent they make to political candidates. Who are you to judge them?

[ellisonz]

17. Good Job.

You've managed to re-frame the basic questions. Are you a politician?

Here, it's free:

[demmiblue]

10. There is not an option for the donation of time.

I want to be able to give my family members a little something at Christmas.

[Sophiegirl]

12. Really?

If you have children and they dream and look forward to "Santa's presents"...what is a parent to do?

IMO - give up your morning Starbucks coffee to contribute. That's what, $5 a day? At least $20 bucks a work-week. Now THAT I will happily give up to donate.

But considering how bad the economy is right now, I wouldn't want to deprive my kids at Christmas.

BTW, my "kids" are 27 and 29 years old, so it isn't an issue for me personally..but probably is for other parents of young children.

[Heather MC]

16. I have a 10 year old with a Dec 23rd birthday, and I am not even allowed to combine

Christmas and Birthday for him. I once asked if it was ok if we started a tradition of putting up the tree on his birthday
he said "no they have to be separate" So I seriously doubt I could get away with sorry kids I donated all our Christmas/ Birthday money to the Obama Campaign.

But I can give my time

[Locut0s]

18. There should be an option for "I'm not an American"...

I would support Obama 100% by going to the polls and voting for him. But as a Canadian I would be committing a crime by doing so

[ellisonz]

19. They'll never catch you...

[CabCurious]

21. If you claim political asylum, nobody in america would protest

[CabCurious]

20. "Anti-Christmas Obama supporters advocate taking toys and gifts away children"

[HappyMe]

22. Good grief!

So, it has to be either/or?

I already gave a little to the Obama campaign. After the Sept. rent and utilities are paid, then I will try to get my star back.

I enjoy buying a little something for my loved ones for Christmas.

[ellisonz]

25. I like the hard questions.

Did you catch the change in the DU donation policy: http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1013&pid=1833

I'm going to ramp up my giving to the Obama campaign over the next few months.

[FAHQ69_7]

23. Presents without a doubt!

Schlepping down to vote takes me 5-10 minutes and is free!
Besides there is no guarantee my vote will even be counted, at least with a present I do not like, I can return it for cash!

[slackmaster]

24. Other - I lost a tooth last month and need a dental implant

I haven't given a dime to the President's re-election campaign, and I don't plan to buy significant Christmas presents for anyone this year.

[MadrasT]

26. Other.

I never celebrate Christmas.