Some things make me sick

By Steve

This is one of those things.

Sen. John McCain's plane arrived at Lindbergh Field yesterday, ahead of his fundraiser last night (Wednesday) in San Diego. Campaign officials expected the event to attract 1,000 people and raise $1 million.

Guests were charged a minimum of $1,000. Those paying at least $10,000 were invited to a private reception and photo session with McCain.

There is a stonger than ever push by both parties (I know there's more than 2) that the candidates understand and can relate to the common man. The blue collar worker. Those struggling with health care and house payments. And they are both believable when they speak. But.

A private jet with your name on it. Asking people (not the common people) to spend $10,000 for dinner and a photo. Anticipating 1000 people to pool together 1 million dollars. All, in my opinion wasted on speaches, commercials and airplanes...to win my vote. I'm feeling queezy.

I wonder if McCain (and this isn't simply about McCain, or Obama) realized who he was flying over as he landed in San Diego. Hundreds foreclosing on homes. Thousands working hard to make ends meet. Even more not able to make ends meet. People being deported. People being layed off. People struggling on welfare. People needing medical attention but not sure where to go or how to get it. Wait. Of course he realizes, he gets it...they all can relate.

Anyone who flys in a plane with their name on it and expects to raise more money in one night (and not for any "real" need) than most in the city will ever see...this is exactly the kind of person who understands and can relate.

I need some pepto.