This is probably petty

[Juche]

But when I was putting money into the 2008 election cycle I did it in part as an investment.

Keep in mind it has only been a year, but when I put about $800~ into the dems in 2008 election cycle I did it knowing I was doing it not only for the country, but as an investment since dems tend to support policies to benefit the middle class. So I figured I'd get my money back.

Anyway, I did lose my job in 2009 (which would've happened anyway) but in between the payroll tax cut in the stimulus and the extra $25/wk in unemployment benefits, I think I have already seen an extra $500 or so in lower payroll taxes and higher aid in 2009 alone.

So my money was well spent. Yay me.

They aren't perfect as a party. But I've almost recouped my investment in 1 year.

If/when I get a full time job again, I'd gladly pay higher taxes if it'd get the country back on track though.

[grantcart]

1. good luck friend

[HBravo]

2. Agreed but

we shouldn't have to pay higher taxes if they would get their _____ together and stop doing stupid things with our money and tax those who should be taxed.

[Sukie]

3. Nothing petty about how you have been affected by the past

and present policies. I am glad that you are feeling good about 2009 and now the new year. I think we are far better off than we would have been under anyone else who we had to choose from. I love your attitude of looking at things as half full rather than half empty. Bravo. Also, keep telling yourself "When" you find a job, rather than throwing the "if" in there. Positive thinking and all that. Best wishes.

[readmoreoften]

4. Oh good god, it's not an INVESTMENT.

And your "INVESTMENT" just put a few billion dollars in war contracts . Some people'll do anything to feel like they're making a buck.

[TheWatcher]

5. But she got hers, so it's OK.

Now, wave your Party issued Pom-Pom's and pretend like everything is good. :)

[Juche]

7. I'm a 'she' now?

Sweet.

Either way, the fact that insurance and pharma companies are getting hundreds of billions in corporate welfare over the next decade is much easier to bear with this $500 in my pocket.

[Sukie]

6. Oh good God. Do you realize that you can

invest in things that are not as tangible as money and not expect a return of actual cash? Like perhaps a country and its people?

[GeorgeGist]

8. No doubt about it

[GeorgeGist]

9. No doubt about it

[WeDidIt]

10. Well said.

Bravo.

[JVS]

11. I'm ahead because of Cash for Clunkers, but this health insurance bill is going to let..

prices skyrocket, so I'm not sending in any money anymore.