Yesterday I was about to give up. Today is looking a little brighter with some new polls. I just need to take more deep breaths.
I'm sending a link for an article in today's edition of "Mudflats," a wonderfully written Alaskan blog. In it, the author gives us all hope that there is still enough time to educate voters on the entirety of the Palin record and persona. I feel better having read it.
http://mudflats.wordpress.com/2008/09/17/national-organization-for-women-endorses-obama-biden/
Thank you, Mudflats!
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Close to Giving Up
I think I must give up on my idea for a rally day when women across the country decide to make themselves heard. I don't see a way it can be done nor do I plan to pursue a rally in Fairfax County this month. I surrender to the forces stronger than me. It's too hard.
Perhaps the best strategy to pursue going forward was proposed by one of our readers who commented on the original September 13 post. Her idea is simply to show up at McCain Palin events and seek to be heard with a positive Obama message. She helpfully posted upcoming campaign events throughout the country.
Many people in the media and in blogs are writing very important things about the state of the campaign. I am thankful they can find the words.
Right now, my despair at the prospect of a Palin McCain presidency has me almost paralyzed. It's like I realized today that nothing I do will matter anyway.
I know the answer to that negativity is to take action and to be hopeful. I will try to get there. Maybe I need to stop watching the news or reading the blogs.
But taking action means trying to convince people who choose to remain ignorant, uninformed and are proud of it. How can I find the energy to do that? How does one find the words and patience to debate with right wing zealots?
So for now, I'm kind of giving up. I'm not cut out for politics.
But I hope others will want to continue this talking with me through this site. I live in the Washington, D.C. area and have no idea really what the rest of the country actually thinks. I can only guess from what I read. Are the battleground states really going to keep the Republicans in power after the disaster Bush/Cheney/Rumsfeld have made of this country on so many levels?
I wish there were a way to fast forward to November 4, because now I just dread having to enduring the daily lies, slander, drivel, and insults to the intelligence of thinking Americans that I know we will hear from the McCain campaign. And my worst fear is that a majority piece of the electorate is going to fall for it all and the country will get a McCain Palin nightmare for the next four years.
Florida got us Bush in 2000; Ohio gave us Bush in 2004. Which of these states will give us McCain/Palin this year?
If anyone has any successful strategies to help me shake off my gloom, please tell me. I really do want to go out there and start making a difference. I feel powerless, though, because my passion has evaporated; I just want it to be over.
Perhaps the best strategy to pursue going forward was proposed by one of our readers who commented on the original September 13 post. Her idea is simply to show up at McCain Palin events and seek to be heard with a positive Obama message. She helpfully posted upcoming campaign events throughout the country.
Many people in the media and in blogs are writing very important things about the state of the campaign. I am thankful they can find the words.
Right now, my despair at the prospect of a Palin McCain presidency has me almost paralyzed. It's like I realized today that nothing I do will matter anyway.
I know the answer to that negativity is to take action and to be hopeful. I will try to get there. Maybe I need to stop watching the news or reading the blogs.
But taking action means trying to convince people who choose to remain ignorant, uninformed and are proud of it. How can I find the energy to do that? How does one find the words and patience to debate with right wing zealots?
So for now, I'm kind of giving up. I'm not cut out for politics.
But I hope others will want to continue this talking with me through this site. I live in the Washington, D.C. area and have no idea really what the rest of the country actually thinks. I can only guess from what I read. Are the battleground states really going to keep the Republicans in power after the disaster Bush/Cheney/Rumsfeld have made of this country on so many levels?
I wish there were a way to fast forward to November 4, because now I just dread having to enduring the daily lies, slander, drivel, and insults to the intelligence of thinking Americans that I know we will hear from the McCain campaign. And my worst fear is that a majority piece of the electorate is going to fall for it all and the country will get a McCain Palin nightmare for the next four years.
Florida got us Bush in 2000; Ohio gave us Bush in 2004. Which of these states will give us McCain/Palin this year?
If anyone has any successful strategies to help me shake off my gloom, please tell me. I really do want to go out there and start making a difference. I feel powerless, though, because my passion has evaporated; I just want it to be over.
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
The Palin Doctrine
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/arianna-huffington/the-palin-doctrine-why-th_b_126511.html
The Palin Doctrine, according to Ariana Huffington. A bit of comic relief to highlight how truly ridiculous the current Republican antics are. David Brooks in New York Times also had a good piece today. I will know about about a Fairfax Rally later this week.
The Palin Doctrine, according to Ariana Huffington. A bit of comic relief to highlight how truly ridiculous the current Republican antics are. David Brooks in New York Times also had a good piece today. I will know about about a Fairfax Rally later this week.
Monday, September 15, 2008
Fairfax County, VA on September 27
Stay tuned. I am planning an event for Fairfax County, Virginia on September 27. I hope this will serve as a template for events around the country. Please check back frequently for updates.
Glad to be Here
I am very glad my sister/friend has invited me to join your blog. We need more thinking women who will speak out against the McCain/Palin disaster.
We Need A National Rally on September 27
As I continue to research the blogosphere, I see many, many citizens who are as worried and upset about a possible Palin presidency as I am. There are many voice and sites.
Please spread the word about the following idea:
Women across the United States and in our cities, town and communities must collectively rally and in massive numbers raise our voices on September 27 to say "Sarah Palin Does Not Speak For Me."
Our voices have been lost in the collective hysteria over the Palin show. The media is writing the narrative and shaping the outcome of our election by convincing the electorate that Sarah Palin has already won the women's vote.
This must stop. Start spreading the idea to your networks of friends, colleagues and contacts of a National Rally on September 27 against the Palin candidacy.
Let's start planning a nationwide rally in every city and community to make ourselves heard.
Through this blog, let's put together press releases, talking points etc.
See also the site: www.womenagainstpalin.com. There you will find other listings.
DOES ANYONE HAVE CONTACTS IN THE NATIONAL MEDIA? We need to start to plant the seeds of a national day when women speak out and bring the campaign back to the issues.
Let's reclaim some sanity in this election and make ourselves heard. Please respond to this entry and let's get going. We all need to make this happen.
Please spread the word about the following idea:
Women across the United States and in our cities, town and communities must collectively rally and in massive numbers raise our voices on September 27 to say "Sarah Palin Does Not Speak For Me."
Our voices have been lost in the collective hysteria over the Palin show. The media is writing the narrative and shaping the outcome of our election by convincing the electorate that Sarah Palin has already won the women's vote.
This must stop. Start spreading the idea to your networks of friends, colleagues and contacts of a National Rally on September 27 against the Palin candidacy.
Let's start planning a nationwide rally in every city and community to make ourselves heard.
Through this blog, let's put together press releases, talking points etc.
See also the site: www.womenagainstpalin.com. There you will find other listings.
DOES ANYONE HAVE CONTACTS IN THE NATIONAL MEDIA? We need to start to plant the seeds of a national day when women speak out and bring the campaign back to the issues.
Let's reclaim some sanity in this election and make ourselves heard. Please respond to this entry and let's get going. We all need to make this happen.
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Let's Combine Our Energy
Hi all, I just started my own blog September 13 and we need to combine our energies:
http://thinkingwomenforobama.blogspot.com
I share the views expressed on your site and am gratified that so many people feel the same way.
Our voices must be heard. The media is writing the story right now. And it's all about the amazing, unstoppable Palin. She must be stopped.
I suggest we organize a National Day of Protest on September 27 against Sarah Palin and everything she represents, most particularly a clear and present danger to our country.
I would appreciate a message back to my blog from the authors of this site. I think it can be done. We must inform, educate and shake the electorate back to its senses so that we are discussing the ISSUES confronting our country. This is not an American Idol audition or a beauty pageant.
I live in the Washington, D.C. metro area. THERE IS NO TIME TO SPARE. Please, let's find a way to raise awareness ACROSS THE USA on September 27 so that the world and the media can report that most women do not support Palin's extremist views, lack of experience, education, qualifications and dangerous cockiness.
Thank you.
http://thinkingwomenforobama.blogspot.com
I share the views expressed on your site and am gratified that so many people feel the same way.
Our voices must be heard. The media is writing the story right now. And it's all about the amazing, unstoppable Palin. She must be stopped.
I suggest we organize a National Day of Protest on September 27 against Sarah Palin and everything she represents, most particularly a clear and present danger to our country.
I would appreciate a message back to my blog from the authors of this site. I think it can be done. We must inform, educate and shake the electorate back to its senses so that we are discussing the ISSUES confronting our country. This is not an American Idol audition or a beauty pageant.
I live in the Washington, D.C. metro area. THERE IS NO TIME TO SPARE. Please, let's find a way to raise awareness ACROSS THE USA on September 27 so that the world and the media can report that most women do not support Palin's extremist views, lack of experience, education, qualifications and dangerous cockiness.
Thank you.
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