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November 4, 2004
Moving Forward
I have pretty much mastered the art of depression and wallowing. Last night, however, after a conversation with a very depressed confidant who is usually consoling me about things, I decided that mourning and anger just were not worthwhile in this situation. Granted, I am still walking around in a sad, muted stupor, but my mind is whirling differently.
What next?
Given the situation that we are in—four more years of a party that I do not support and, most of the time, do not even feel comfortable associating myself with by living within this country—what can I do to help improve chances for a change in 2008?
I never agreed with how the Kerry ticket was pushed forward. The entire campaign hinged on ousting Bush and did not provide very many comprehensible answers about how the world would be better under democratic guidance. How would it? What can we do to strengthen the cause for a democratic president? The Kerry campaign reached out to the country but did not give many sufficient reasons to vote democrat other than the fact that Bush was wrong. Many of us knew that this would not be enough to sway the majority.
After all, unless we can give the country steadfast reasons, why should they stray from their current convictions?
The option to leave the United States is open. I have a nice invitation for an elongated stay in London. I was planning to buy plane tickets for a December visit. There is, of course, the option to buy a one-way. There is also always Canada, but um…yeah…it’s cold up there.
But leaving really is not the answer, however tempting it might be. Not if an outcome of change is wanted. The question is how that change might be achieved, and how much we might lose in the four years that we work toward it.
Of course, I could always move to Maoland or to Canada 2.0.
Posted by callalillie at November 4, 2004 8:12 AM | Introspect
, My Country
Here's a good read:
http://www.supernaturale.com/glitter/viewtopic.php?t=7265
It seems that after the despair and anger wears off, a lot of people are left with hope and resolve. Think about what you CAN do for this country, and NOT about things you can't control (like the supreme court....eep!)
Posted by: abby at November 4, 2004 9:44 AM
Um -- you better not buy a one way ticket!
Posted by: Alexis at November 4, 2004 9:45 AM
Also, how you might reform a party that is obviously a big old flat tire. I think the Democratic party has some major thinking to do about how they conduct themselves. They knew it in '00 but didn't do enough in the three years leading up to this election.
Can we, as lay citizens, help to change the way the party works? I'm not assuming that all liberals are democrats (I actually changed by status this year to independent), though if we have to choose between to parties (to ensure a victory, not make a point re: Nader), then what steps need to be taken?
I feel pretty voiceless within the Dem party right now. Voiceless in general. And that's a really bady thing.
Posted by: corie at November 4, 2004 9:49 AM
A one way ticket would be cheaper!
Posted by: corie at November 4, 2004 9:53 AM
maoland would give people a voice.
Posted by: tien at November 4, 2004 11:09 AM
