If there's anything to learn from Barack Obama it's that people CAN make a difference, change CAN happen, and it's UP TO US, not just one guy, or two guys (Obama/Biden.) The ONLY reason Obama has succeeded to date is because MILLIONS OF INDIVIDUAL PEOPLE sent him money, volunteered for his campaign, and VOTED FOR HIM.
Today is one of those days when it is VITAL for us to take that to heart, and to avoid succumbing to cynicism.
A lot of people around here tend to call the game while the ball is still on the field and the clock still has considerable time on it. For example: Why should I call my Congresscritters about the bailout when they caved on FISA? It'll never make a difference. They'll just cave again. They're [blue dogs][republicans][DINOS][Joe Lieberman].
You are abdicating your citizenship when you do that. You are enabling the defeat of progressive values. If this is you, knock it the fuck off. Get on the freakin' phone anyways. Calling makes a difference. They DO pay attention, and they have acknowledged as much.
Maybe they will cave. And MAYBE THEY WON'T. Maybe THIS TIME there will be JUST TOO MUCH PRESSURE. Starting with YOU.
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