Conservative Politics Today

“Barack Obama will require you to work. He is going to demand that you shed your cynicism. That you put down your divisions. That you come out of your isolation, that you move out of your comfort zone . . . Barack will never allow you to go back to your lives as usual - uninvolved, uninformed.” - Michelle Obama

This marxist mentality also applies to the Democratic Convention and Barack Obama’s acceptance speech at Invesco Field on the final night. The tickets for this 75,000 seat stadium was supposed to be free. However, in true Obama fashion, nothing comes without a price.

In this case, Obama is demanding those wanting tickets volunteer their time and work for his campaign. They are being told that one ticket requires 2 three-hour shifts. Two tickets requires 4 two-hour shifts. Many are complaining because with their 40 hour a week job and family responsibilities they are unable to provide the time that is being demanded by the campaign. Many supporters are not at all happy about this.

Of course, there are those that are tickled pink over this forced servitude. They believe working for the tickets to see Obama’s acceptance speech not too much to ask, and they are turning their lives upside down in order to do so.

The campaign claims these tickets are for “All Star Seating” and that somewhere along the way the individuals being called pushed a button on their computer screen signing up for this seating. If they desire to not volunteer or refuse they will be pushed into the line for what is called “Community Credential.”

This also raises a few legal questions. If these individuals are being compensated to work for Obama’s campaign is this not considered a campaign contribution? If people have already donated the maximum allowed by law, and are now providing this in-house donation, this could well be a violation of campaign law.

All of this unnecessary confusion over tickets that were supposed to be free.

For the record, the Germans got to see his speech in Berlin for free. I’m just sayin’.