11-06-2009, 05:19 PM
Ah yes, but it was organization WITHOUT using the "Acorn Effect" of "Community Organizers". Right ?
Where is it writ that only the Democrats are allowed to organize the "community", and when the Republicans do it, it's an evil conspiracy ? C'mon, get OVER it ! People showed up, spoke up, cared enough to drive down there and... well, make asses of themselves.
Be PROUD of them ! Even if you don't agree with their opinion, be PROUD ! This is America in action.
Every weedy punk that comes to my door to ask me to sing some misguided petition gets my polite attention, the petition carefully read, and some polite discourse if I agree or disagree with the petition. If I agree, I'll sign it. If not, I won't. If he's thirsty he gets a bottle of water. If he's hungry he might get an apple.
And EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THEM gets my personal thanks for participating in American Democracy.
Too many people are afraid of standing out or taking part. Don't be afraid ! Stand up ! Speak out ! Do SOMETHING !
(Disclaimer.... This week, for the first time since I was 18, I failed to vote in an election. I was at home with a high fever and could not get out of bed. I'm ashamed of myself. First time in 42 years. Dammit.)
Where is it writ that only the Democrats are allowed to organize the "community", and when the Republicans do it, it's an evil conspiracy ? C'mon, get OVER it ! People showed up, spoke up, cared enough to drive down there and... well, make asses of themselves.
Be PROUD of them ! Even if you don't agree with their opinion, be PROUD ! This is America in action.
Every weedy punk that comes to my door to ask me to sing some misguided petition gets my polite attention, the petition carefully read, and some polite discourse if I agree or disagree with the petition. If I agree, I'll sign it. If not, I won't. If he's thirsty he gets a bottle of water. If he's hungry he might get an apple.
And EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THEM gets my personal thanks for participating in American Democracy.
Too many people are afraid of standing out or taking part. Don't be afraid ! Stand up ! Speak out ! Do SOMETHING !
(Disclaimer.... This week, for the first time since I was 18, I failed to vote in an election. I was at home with a high fever and could not get out of bed. I'm ashamed of myself. First time in 42 years. Dammit.)