Wednesday, November 03, 2004
Adivce for Kerry Supporters
Stay Strong, Stay Organized
Yeah, I know for some of you out there it feels kind of like "The Empire Strikes Back." I mean the rebellion against the heavy handed empire isn't going well and Kerry is hanging over a vast abyss with Darth Vader looming over him. But fear not, our system is such that your concerns and voices can still be heard. Remember the following.
1) Stay organized: The political system responds to organized pressure. If you've been active with a meetup group or move on or similar organization, stay connected, it's the best way to stay organized and fight for what you think is important.
2) Remember not all Republicans are the same. With the election hysteria still in the air it's easy to see things as an us v. them situation, but not all republicans are cut from the same cloth. For evey DeMint or Coburn, there's a McCain, Snowe and Hagel. Some of the issues the Republicans get so giddy about, like the FMA actually fracture their party.
3) Don't take it personally. This isn't a vote on the worthiness of your values or views, its a popularity contest. If your a Kerry person, take solice in the fact that 48% of the folks in this country tend to agree with you.
I for one don't plan on backing down or muting my criticism of anyone, so keep fighting for your issues.
Yeah, I know for some of you out there it feels kind of like "The Empire Strikes Back." I mean the rebellion against the heavy handed empire isn't going well and Kerry is hanging over a vast abyss with Darth Vader looming over him. But fear not, our system is such that your concerns and voices can still be heard. Remember the following.
1) Stay organized: The political system responds to organized pressure. If you've been active with a meetup group or move on or similar organization, stay connected, it's the best way to stay organized and fight for what you think is important.
2) Remember not all Republicans are the same. With the election hysteria still in the air it's easy to see things as an us v. them situation, but not all republicans are cut from the same cloth. For evey DeMint or Coburn, there's a McCain, Snowe and Hagel. Some of the issues the Republicans get so giddy about, like the FMA actually fracture their party.
3) Don't take it personally. This isn't a vote on the worthiness of your values or views, its a popularity contest. If your a Kerry person, take solice in the fact that 48% of the folks in this country tend to agree with you.
I for one don't plan on backing down or muting my criticism of anyone, so keep fighting for your issues.
