I got a call a few days ago from a woman identifying herself as calling for President Obama's re-election campaign. No sooner were the words out of her mouth did I interrupt her and tell her that she needn't continue as I was not supporting Obama.
She asked me why. I told her my main reasons: Not Fighting for a Public Option, Abandoning the Lower and Middle Classes contrary to his campaign promises, etc.
Then this woman astonished me by saying very bold-faced back to me, "What Choice Did I Have Given the Alternative?" I immediately became very angry that this woman was personifying The Obama Camp's attitude toward Progressives/Liberals: they take our votes for granted & give us no respect nor even try to pass legislation that we believe is SO necessary in the dour state of our economy.
I lashed out at her, and told her that President Obama should stop thinking that he has the support of the liberals because he's in for a very big surprise come 2012. He can't just insult/ignore us, and not suffer the consequences.
I concluded by saying that I was done talking to her. I could still her talking as I moved my hand to hang up the phone.
Has this happened to anyone else in Daily Kos Land? I'm still livid just writing this diary.