Re: Election 2018
Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2018 11:15 pm
The more I see of you, the more I like you.
I am a crusty old misanthrope who has feet in two countries, but dreams of home. There is so much out there that I suppose could be considered common cause to give up, but the thing is -
When someone tells you that matters are pointless, when they fight your attempts to do good, when they are sweating and doing everything in their power to prevent you from doing something as simple as pressing ink to a piece of paper...
That is a kind of fear. And if they are so victorious, why are they so afraid..?
It is the civic duty of anyone who lives to fight for what they believe in. Even if I hate people by and large, why wouldn't I want a better world for us; and for the world, itself? And if I can decide that, surely anyone can. For my part, in the last few days I have seen much more engagement and willingness to get involved, especially for those younger than me, and especially amongst those who were previously on the fence... Or even opposed.
This is a war; it does not stop if Democracts take the House, the Senate, and all the governorships they can... Or, if they lose all of those things, through any possible combination of factors. The only way to proceed, and to see just things done is to be constantly engaged, to look at things even if they are 'depressing' or 'tiring' or take time, and to constantly be engaged. In community, in polity, and state.
For me, it's righteousness and indignation that have carried me forward, never hope. But all are important now. And even if we lose this battle, I'll be doing what I can to xericulture and teach others what I know until I can't.
... All that pointless natter aside, I loved your posts about AZ office. It's a state I'm very unfamiliar with, and I had nothing to add to that thread. But it gave me a great deal of information, something I always am thankful for... So!.. Thank you!..
I am a crusty old misanthrope who has feet in two countries, but dreams of home. There is so much out there that I suppose could be considered common cause to give up, but the thing is -
When someone tells you that matters are pointless, when they fight your attempts to do good, when they are sweating and doing everything in their power to prevent you from doing something as simple as pressing ink to a piece of paper...
That is a kind of fear. And if they are so victorious, why are they so afraid..?
It is the civic duty of anyone who lives to fight for what they believe in. Even if I hate people by and large, why wouldn't I want a better world for us; and for the world, itself? And if I can decide that, surely anyone can. For my part, in the last few days I have seen much more engagement and willingness to get involved, especially for those younger than me, and especially amongst those who were previously on the fence... Or even opposed.
This is a war; it does not stop if Democracts take the House, the Senate, and all the governorships they can... Or, if they lose all of those things, through any possible combination of factors. The only way to proceed, and to see just things done is to be constantly engaged, to look at things even if they are 'depressing' or 'tiring' or take time, and to constantly be engaged. In community, in polity, and state.
For me, it's righteousness and indignation that have carried me forward, never hope. But all are important now. And even if we lose this battle, I'll be doing what I can to xericulture and teach others what I know until I can't.
... All that pointless natter aside, I loved your posts about AZ office. It's a state I'm very unfamiliar with, and I had nothing to add to that thread. But it gave me a great deal of information, something I always am thankful for... So!.. Thank you!..