I want to thank the Firedoglake community for all their support and positive feedback over the past two years. I never thought I could take part in directly shaping American policy, but thanks to this site and its dedicated readership, I’ve seen it happen. I hope you will please join the FDL Membership Program and provide the long-term support to FDL’s many writers and activists.

Mr. Jim has a special present if anyone joins at the Gosprey level tonight. You can get your very own framed and signed copy of the Pouting Baby picture. Just join by 9 am Eastern Friday, March 11 and let Mr. Jim know either in comments or by email to his yahoo account (jimwhitegnv) and he will sign the photo any way you want (if you want) and send it to you as soon as he confirms with Mr. Ryan that you did join at the Gosprey level.