Four days ago I attended a fundraiser for Barack Obama at the Nob Hill Auditorium in San Francisco.  Tickets were expensive, but my liberal conscience (and wallet) was sold once I learned Chris Cornell would be performing a solo acoustic set.   America’s diverse population was well represented at this event.   Black and white.  Asian and Latin.  Male and female.  Old and young.  For the first time since election day in November 2008 I felt a sense of patriotism.  I was proud to have spent my hard earned money to attend this event.  I was proud to hear the President talk about the importance of education, job creation, entrepreneurialism and financial reform.  I was proud to feel a sense of community with my fellow Americans in supporting our President.  The President talked about building a community and using education as the tools to get us back on track. In addition to Chris Cornell’s killer opening set, that was message music to my years.   

Since I will be turning 30 this year, I’ve been reflecting on who I am and what I believe in.  I am someone who makes decisions with his head and heart, and I believe in President Obama.  He’s a big picture thinker who knows you can’t build a house unless you’ve got a solid foundation.  At this stage in my life I want to cast my vote for someone who understands the needs of the common man, and who will inspire us to look inward, work hard and become responsible Americans.  That’s not a message slanted towards the left or right – it’s straight down the middle – it’s a message rooted in compassion.  Obama’s a man of compassion, and he leading us towards a brighter future.

Thank you for stopping by San Francisco.  I was proud to do my part in playing host, even though you caused massive traffic jams throughout the city.  You’re a good man and your staff has excellent musical taste as evidenced by booking Chris Cornell.  Count me in for 2012.  Happy President’s Day.