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Although politics is a big part of my life, I don't think of this as a place to proselytize. Still, being in one of the states that's next up in the Democratic primary has been interesting. I'm getting handwritten personal letters from people in Massachusetts, personal visits from people from the state next door. I've done this myself, and it's a little strange to be on the receiving end.
I think a lot of people I know are basing their votes on "electability." I have a different theory. I think the primary is the time to vote with your heart, to let your views be represented to the final candidate. So I'll be going for the socialist elf, who's so low in the polls here that I had to spell his name for the pollster who call the other night. Oh, well.
My husband has meanwhile given up on the major parties but will probably vote Dem in the big election. ABB!!
Apologies to any Republicans who didn't want to hear about this (but chances are you aren't surprised).
In other news, it's really nice to be electrified again, after 4 days without it. Interestingly, my muscles had really tightened up due to all the time spent in a house that was usuallly 40F at warmest(although I spent time in my sauna-like office, and sometimes just drove around with the car heater on full blast). I was really beginning to be in pain in my lower back and right hip until I had an extra long yoga class today. Thank God somebody figured out yoga!
And finally, two new ways to get carpal tunnel (but you'll be happy!):
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I think a lot of people I know are basing their votes on "electability." I have a different theory. I think the primary is the time to vote with your heart, to let your views be represented to the final candidate. So I'll be going for the socialist elf, who's so low in the polls here that I had to spell his name for the pollster who call the other night. Oh, well.
My husband has meanwhile given up on the major parties but will probably vote Dem in the big election. ABB!!
Apologies to any Republicans who didn't want to hear about this (but chances are you aren't surprised).
In other news, it's really nice to be electrified again, after 4 days without it. Interestingly, my muscles had really tightened up due to all the time spent in a house that was usuallly 40F at warmest(although I spent time in my sauna-like office, and sometimes just drove around with the car heater on full blast). I was really beginning to be in pain in my lower back and right hip until I had an extra long yoga class today. Thank God somebody figured out yoga!
And finally, two new ways to get carpal tunnel (but you'll be happy!):
Fish (With thanks to
ponygirl2000)Penguin (With thanks to
wombatina)
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and why not speak up about politics a bit here? why do people not want to talk about it? this is going to be one of the most important elections in years and so many people don't vote. if we could just capture 10% of these nonvoters by getting them interested and excited, it would be great. i think that's what dean is doing. i'm not into him as a candidate, but i'm excited about what he's done for the race. me, personally, i haven't decided yet. although i agree about the primaries being a place to vote with your heart.
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Kucinich! (hurriedly)
Sorry, on my way to class. More later!
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Re: LJ and politics
In the past, I've most had online discussions in the context of discussion boards dedicated to various purposes, and kind of disliked the hijackers who used them to promote something else. I was extremely outspoken about the war this time last year on some Buffy discussions, and attracted some powerful flaming. It doesn't hurt you, but kind of takes away the fun. But you may be right--it is a great place to communicate with intelligent people.
If they'd all just go out and VOTE! I'm pretty sure most people I see here would make good choices, but I'm not sure they all act on their thoughts.
At any rate, I know my man Kucinich won't do well here or elsewhere. I'm expecting to see it narrowed down to Edwards and Kerry in a month or so, with Clark and Dean trailing. Not a great selection, but anyone would be better than Bush.
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Re: LJ and politics
And yes, I got into some discussions on the "over 40" site and it was not very productive. Best to post in your own site and whittle the readers to like-minded individuals rather than the mass populace.
and buffy?! I am a huge fan...except for the last two seasons. bah.
I don't know anything about Kucinich, except his name is difficult to pronounce and spell. I've been watching more Edwards speeches, which are better than Kerry speeches. But Kerry loosens up a bit when you get him off the stump and into the public. And, after a while, they all start sounding the same....