We Made Political History Today
TODAY, was an epic day. Truly, the splendor that filled me today was one that was not easily surpassed, but it was. I was happy with how Kung Fu was turning out and riding that buzz was enough to make me happy. But, when I got to the convention this morning at 7:45 AM I realized I was witnessing something huge. There were 2,500+ people gathering. That number swelled to nearly 3,000 by midafternoon. I made friends with some attorneys - which promptly stated they'd write recommendations for me to get into law school potentially. That made me feel really, really good.
So what was historic about this occasion? The nearly 3,000 people that showed up in Denton's civic center WAS THE FIRST OF ITS KIND IN THE EXISTENCE OF DENTON COUNTY AND CITY.
We quelled the masses that were Hilary supporters and put them down like fires. It is unfortunate, but she will not be taking Denton in any kind of political way. Fortunately for me that means the person backing the people, not corporations wins out. Division inclusive though - I'm worried that some might go vote Republican like fools out of spite, or worse, not vote at all. It can be said though that this is just the way things are, and cannot be changed or swayed. It was kind of out of the ordinary though to see a group, after group, after group of Hilary supporter's to question every last detail that was upon them. They even challenged the nomination of the chair of the convention.
This chair is merely ornamental and goes to Austin. Ceremonially speaking it is usually the head of the Democratic Party for the county. Some how some shotgun toting fiends stepped in and decided to challenge the process and make it longer by moaning and calling motions that were fruitless. The worst part of it was that I do not even think half of the crowd realized what they were challenging. They specifically thought they were challenging him as a delegate, which he was not. He was a chair - which again has nothing to do with any delegate picking/choosing/presidential preference. Its just an "officiator" position. He's a politician for a living, therefore, the most qualified to officiate over things. Would you choose a cheese maker, a singer, a baker, or a fireman to put out a five alarm fire? That was basically the question posed by her supporters. So stupidity did not prevail at least, and the crowd finally picked him as the chair, and his right hand as the co-chair. Of course that meant another 35-50 mins added on to the 5 minute process.
Barring the confusion, the horde of people, and the general ubiquity of bitching from Hilary supporters, everything else was great. We had a good time, did a lot of walking, and a lot of talking. We discussed issues, passed real resolutions to pass on to Austin, and sent our Delegates onward. Issac Brown, our precinct chair is going to Austin. He lorded over three precincts in this regard, and I am now a decent friend to him - and I think his right hand who is named Matt as well. Matt was a key helper as he was doing phone calls non-stop, and also very even tempered. As they say in the business, "a guy who got shit done" at the end of it all. I think he deserves a prize from our precinct. Well, I hope he gets one.
So here's to history! Here's to Justice. Here's to the folly, beauty, intelligence, and absurdity of humanity!
So what was historic about this occasion? The nearly 3,000 people that showed up in Denton's civic center WAS THE FIRST OF ITS KIND IN THE EXISTENCE OF DENTON COUNTY AND CITY.
We quelled the masses that were Hilary supporters and put them down like fires. It is unfortunate, but she will not be taking Denton in any kind of political way. Fortunately for me that means the person backing the people, not corporations wins out. Division inclusive though - I'm worried that some might go vote Republican like fools out of spite, or worse, not vote at all. It can be said though that this is just the way things are, and cannot be changed or swayed. It was kind of out of the ordinary though to see a group, after group, after group of Hilary supporter's to question every last detail that was upon them. They even challenged the nomination of the chair of the convention.
This chair is merely ornamental and goes to Austin. Ceremonially speaking it is usually the head of the Democratic Party for the county. Some how some shotgun toting fiends stepped in and decided to challenge the process and make it longer by moaning and calling motions that were fruitless. The worst part of it was that I do not even think half of the crowd realized what they were challenging. They specifically thought they were challenging him as a delegate, which he was not. He was a chair - which again has nothing to do with any delegate picking/choosing/presidential preference. Its just an "officiator" position. He's a politician for a living, therefore, the most qualified to officiate over things. Would you choose a cheese maker, a singer, a baker, or a fireman to put out a five alarm fire? That was basically the question posed by her supporters. So stupidity did not prevail at least, and the crowd finally picked him as the chair, and his right hand as the co-chair. Of course that meant another 35-50 mins added on to the 5 minute process.
Barring the confusion, the horde of people, and the general ubiquity of bitching from Hilary supporters, everything else was great. We had a good time, did a lot of walking, and a lot of talking. We discussed issues, passed real resolutions to pass on to Austin, and sent our Delegates onward. Issac Brown, our precinct chair is going to Austin. He lorded over three precincts in this regard, and I am now a decent friend to him - and I think his right hand who is named Matt as well. Matt was a key helper as he was doing phone calls non-stop, and also very even tempered. As they say in the business, "a guy who got shit done" at the end of it all. I think he deserves a prize from our precinct. Well, I hope he gets one.
So here's to history! Here's to Justice. Here's to the folly, beauty, intelligence, and absurdity of humanity!