In the midst of this years presidential campaign one sees almost unimaginable amounts of money flowing in the coffers of the Republican Party from individuals like the Koch brothers who seemed determined to take America back to the wealth disparities last seen during the so-called Gilded Age. With Mitt Romney reportedly taking in $100 Million in August alone, some as what are average Americans to do to stop the plutocrats from buying the United States presidency? Actually, there are a number of things one can do. Yes, money contributions to the Obama/Democrat effort are helpful. But those who lack the monetary resources have other options. What are they? Well here's a sampling:
1. Top priorities on the Obama campaign list are finding additional housing options for incoming staff. Open your home to a campaign worker and provide free housing (the boyfriend and I are doing this and took in an amazing young man just this evening who will be staying in our home for the next two months)
2. The campaign needs people to come out to local campaign offices to volunteer.
3. The campaign is looking for people to do phone calls to get more volunteers, do door to door to get voter turnout, and also assist in voter registration drives.
Yes, these contributions involve the contributing time, not money. But they are things that all of us can do. I challenge readers to get involved. Make a difference and please, please do not let greed driven billionaires like the Koch brothers - who in my view see most Americans as disposable trash - buy the office of the United States presidency.
If you are inclined to get involved and volunteer, you can do so here.
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