tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8190615109254217067.post3759756931204065017..comments2023-06-16T04:04:38.498-05:00Comments on Left Leaning Liberal Lady: All Aboard The Political BandwagonLeft Leaning Liberal Ladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10504110087648679884noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8190615109254217067.post-41999825566762248252011-08-19T13:24:27.196-05:002011-08-19T13:24:27.196-05:00WOW! You recapped my childhood! Dad had us watch...WOW! You recapped my childhood! Dad had us watch every political convention, even those Republican ones! It was more important that we became educated, informed, and participated in the democratic process. That meant discussions, voting regularly, and maintaining an awareness of what the elected officials did. He was a veteran of WWII and saw three long years on the European continent after serving 6 months as a flight mechanic for the Royal Air Force in London. He regularly risked his life for this country, and he was proud of what he did. <br />It is now the responsibility of private citizens to preserve the rights he risked his life to protect. Unfortunately, today many people are apethetic to politics. Many feel they cannot change things. However, I am fortunate to be friends with a lady who started a grassroots campaign for a largely unknown person up to that point in time named Barack Obama. See what a small group can achieve!!!!! We must muster this proud American spirit during this country's current crises. TELL the represented officials what we want. If they do not act accordingly, they are voted out of office. (That is if Rick peery gets his way and takes the direct election of Senators away from the populace!) <br />There are many things the private citizen can do. First, be informed. Next, paay attention to the promises AND actions of elected officials. Third, become involved in the campaigns one feels most strongely for at present. That may include answering phones, going door to door, giving voters rides on election day, etc. Be an ACTIVE American in this arena. After all, the elected politicians are OUR servants!Dr. Mary Ann Hootenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08264547596410881226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8190615109254217067.post-87803392894803282492011-08-02T06:56:22.731-05:002011-08-02T06:56:22.731-05:00Alicia -- Alone? Not a chance, my friend! We are i...Alicia -- Alone? Not a chance, my friend! We are in this together and together we shall gather strength, share resources and change the political landscape. Welcome!Left Leaning Liberal Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10504110087648679884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8190615109254217067.post-87933219706397396792011-08-01T12:55:13.004-05:002011-08-01T12:55:13.004-05:00Rock on. I will be following this blog and hoping ...Rock on. I will be following this blog and hoping for great things. It's nice to know I'm not alone.Aliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11566205581092404455noreply@blogger.com