A little hopeful
Posted By: DW on 2008-01-16
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I'm sure someone will blast me for this, but over the past few days I haven't felt completely hopeless where politics are concerned. It started with a town hall meeting with my area's representatives. They really listened to the fact that people in my town are losing their jobs and their homes very, very quickly. They seemed to understand the urgency to start fixing the problems. Now, that could be because they were in a fairly small room with lots of angry people! - but I was glad to see them show some emotion and not be so detached from the people they're supposed to represent.
Then, last night on the debate, I felt like the Democratic candidates actually GET it. It could be because President Bush so obviously does NOT get it, but it was refreshing to see them address the issues that are important to middle class families.
Did anyone else watch the debate? I must say, I watch them and I seem to go from Barack Obama to Hillary Clinton every time. Clinton is a fighter and my gut tells me that's what we need to pull us up by our bootstraps. Having said that, I'm a little concerned that there will be a McCain vs. Clinton match up. I would hope that she would win on the basis of the war and economy, but a lot can change between now and the election.
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The press can't change any of this, either. About 80% of the American population doesn't even watch the evening news on any of the so-called "main" networks.
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just don't want everyone to feel let down later.
So is is the unbridled joy of throngs of hopeful Americans
that scares you so or what? Have parties and open celebrations always frightened you? Size of the crowd? Security that seeks to keep a potential President elect alive? Urban Chicago? What exactly is it that has you so spooked?
It's a dark day in America when voters dare to feel inspired and hopeful?
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