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Back in October of 2006 some of us were kvetching about politics and I looked to see what I actually would choose, if instead of feeling so powerless I felt like I had a choice. Here's what I wrote then:
I have a preference for gentle, lawful transference of power to law-abiding, sane, intelligent, well-intentioned people who listen well to their constituents, even to the ones who disagree with them. So I prefer a clean 2008 election which produces a President who listens well to the voices of intelligent pluralism, cultural diversity, bringing this country forward into greatness. ...
I seek a visionary 2008 administration, one that resists the temptations and pressures of what has been "business as usual" in the mold of Kenneth Lay, Abu Ghraib, Guantanamo, Wal-Mart, Halliburton ... I want a political administration that steps boldly forward toward equality for all -- regardless of creed, color, race, national origin; regardless of sexual orientation, preference, perception; regardless of gender, sex, surgical history; regardless of ability or perceived ability; regardless of height, weight, IQ, allergy; regardless of political affiliation; regardless of religion, spirituality, philosophy; regardless of suburb of upbringing or who they know. I want a political administration with the courage to stand up to the Beltway culture and say, "Enough is enough. You folks haven't been voted into office in the first place, and we're not going to do business with you beginning right now."
I seek a winner in the 2008 Presidential election who has the courage to speak the truth, the savvy and political street smarts to survive hatchet-ads and lying competition, and the humility to recognize that America is not the king of the world, humanity is not in charge of the planet, and ethical behavior is not just for Sunday morning (or any particular other moment of religious observance) but is for all the time. I seek a President who will step boldly forward to repair the world in the direction of fairplay for all, not just their friends.
After last night's debate, I happened across this writing. I notice that, at that time, I had no idea what candidate might appear for the 2008 elections. Last night I saw what could be possible if we have the political will to create the world we choose to live in.
If you care about your country, Vote. If you care about voting, Register. If you care who wins, make sure your friends are registed, too. The time to register is Right Now.
I have a preference for gentle, lawful transference of power to law-abiding, sane, intelligent, well-intentioned people who listen well to their constituents, even to the ones who disagree with them. So I prefer a clean 2008 election which produces a President who listens well to the voices of intelligent pluralism, cultural diversity, bringing this country forward into greatness. ...
I seek a visionary 2008 administration, one that resists the temptations and pressures of what has been "business as usual" in the mold of Kenneth Lay, Abu Ghraib, Guantanamo, Wal-Mart, Halliburton ... I want a political administration that steps boldly forward toward equality for all -- regardless of creed, color, race, national origin; regardless of sexual orientation, preference, perception; regardless of gender, sex, surgical history; regardless of ability or perceived ability; regardless of height, weight, IQ, allergy; regardless of political affiliation; regardless of religion, spirituality, philosophy; regardless of suburb of upbringing or who they know. I want a political administration with the courage to stand up to the Beltway culture and say, "Enough is enough. You folks haven't been voted into office in the first place, and we're not going to do business with you beginning right now."
I seek a winner in the 2008 Presidential election who has the courage to speak the truth, the savvy and political street smarts to survive hatchet-ads and lying competition, and the humility to recognize that America is not the king of the world, humanity is not in charge of the planet, and ethical behavior is not just for Sunday morning (or any particular other moment of religious observance) but is for all the time. I seek a President who will step boldly forward to repair the world in the direction of fairplay for all, not just their friends.
After last night's debate, I happened across this writing. I notice that, at that time, I had no idea what candidate might appear for the 2008 elections. Last night I saw what could be possible if we have the political will to create the world we choose to live in.
If you care about your country, Vote. If you care about voting, Register. If you care who wins, make sure your friends are registed, too. The time to register is Right Now.