Reply #46: All we can do is figure out how to make a difference in some way [View All]

[DeanDem10]

It may sound corny, but all we can do is find some way that makes sense for us to contribute. And some way that doesn't go against the grain. I do understand. I hit a wall when our illustrious Congress censured Moveon.org (of which I am a member), neve mind that Moveon saved a Democratic presidency, supported Al Gore, and had the courage to oppose the war when we needed it to be opposed (before, not after the fact).

I figured I couldnt' do GOTV for those condemning me. So, I am temporarily done with retail politics (phoning and canvassing) for reps who don't represent. For me it takes everything I have to do those two things. I simply hate them. And the only way I can do them is when I feel so strongly about the issues or a candidate that I can compensate for how hard it is for me. It's easy for those in high places or who have salaries to underestimate how hard the nuts and bolts down in the trenches part is. WE do it for free. And it is simply no fun. So, when our side of the aisle craps on us, we are hardly going to wipe ourselves off and keep on canvassing.

The truth is I quit my county committee seat over this several months ago. But there is always something I can do. And giving up on at least doing SOMETHING is like a part of an activist dying. (Not an option!)

There is always a way to make a difference, even and especially, in progressive politics.