A letter to all those I love

[proud patriot]

Well we gave them a run for their money,

After 4 years of tireless work trying to educate people of the
lies and corruption that has besieged America , 51% of
America choose to ignore the warnings .

I grew up to believe in personal responsibilty looks like 51% of America only believes in Fear . Lies don't matter , Pollution doesn't
matter ,My beloved U.S. Constitution doesn't matter To 51% of Americans anymore .

That's okay you see I remember when I was only 8% of Americans,
49% is pretty good considering all that has happened over the last
three years . Fear is a tough thing to defeat and we did an awesome
job informing people and getting them past the Fear .

I will no longer shed tears for suffering I will simply ask
"who did you vote for?"

After 4 years of paying attention I am tempted to bury my head
in depression , sorrow and ignorance but that is not my Character .

So it looks like I've been drafted to serve for another 4 years .

I will do my best and it may never be enough .

Republicans are already rubbing salt in my wounds, mocking
gloating . So all of you who have not been as public as I, stay
below the radar . It's really no fun being me today .

I love you all ,

Staying Strong
proud patriot

[flamingyouth]

1. I love you too, PP

Thanks for these wonderful words. :loveya:

I'll kick anyone's ass who's mean to you.

[proud patriot]

5. Anybody messes with you

there are going to have an angry redhead
to contend with .

:hug:

[Patiod]

2. We're with you

I'm blessed to live in a predominantly blue area <and 3 of 4 of my local candidates won> but I have plenty of ignorant Rep. relatives.

Love your attitude about being drafted to serve another 4 years - I'll be out there in the trenches with you - working the midterms, the primaries, etc. The hard work got something done around here on a local level - we can't quit completely. Lick our wounds for a while, rest up, and back on the horse.

[proud patriot]

6. Together we stand

I wouldn't want to stand with anyone else

:hug:

[Robbie67]

3. You're right

I think this election came down to 9/11. Americans were made fearful and we know what fear can do.

Stay strong, pp. We all have a storm to confront.

[proud patriot]

4. Thanks Robbie67

:hug: We'll weather it together my friend

[arcane1]

7. indeed, P.P.

you're one of the bravest people I know, and even though victory is apparently not ours, you have done a wonderful job of opening eyes that would have otherwise still been closed today. Hang in there!

:yourock:

[proud patriot]

8. My buddy arcane1 , I love you man

We all did a wonderful job

:hug:

[VolcanoJen]

9. Dammit, I swore I was going to stop crying.

You always get me, Trish.

:hug:

I haven't been drafted yet, but I'd like to volunteer for four more years of service right alongside you.

[proud patriot]

18. Jen My friend

I'll always stand with you and thank
you for all your hard work

:cry: :hug: :cry:

[yardwork]

10. Thank you. I'm standing beside you and I'll be more visible

in my community. A lot of us will be.

[proud patriot]

17. Good to hear my friend

:hug:

[Hell Hath No Fury]

11. Drafted too!

I'm working on my first post-election newsletter: a listing of important advocacy groups that every single one of us should belong to if we are going to survive the next four years.

Even though I knew deep in my heart this defeat was coming, it still doesn't make it one iota easier.

You've worked so damn hard, girl! I know that it is heartbreaking to see that thrown back in your face by your fellow citizens, BBV or not.

I think a camping trip/vacation in a beautiful nature setting is the thing -- purify the soul, clear the mind, soothe the body. You're going to need your strength for the next four years.

Maybe we can do the house thing in Tahoe???? Snow and a hot tub. Hmmmmm.

:hug:

[arcane1]

14. Tahoe...

sounds like Good Medicine right now

:hi:

[proud patriot]

16. That sounds wonderful friend

I look forward to that hot tub

[cally]

12. Another draftee

Thanks for all your hard work. We'll work together. I'm sorry the Repubs are mocking you. Those that I know are silent. I think they are scared.

I agree, before I suffer with you...who did you vote for?

:hug: my friend

[proud patriot]

19. I got that line from You my friend

I will hold on to it and use it

Thank you for all you have done :hug:

[stevedeshazer]

13. We'll be here with you

I ain't giving up.

Come on, folks, we got us some work to do! We'll get it done. Just not today.

[proud patriot]

20. Thanks for all your hard work StevieD

:hug:

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

15. I'm ultimately not going anywhere

except to vomit again :puke: Hugs, trish

[proud patriot]

21. I know NSMA

You have been an incredible asset to all of
moderators over the years .

Thank you so much for your eyes and ears .

:hug:

[in_cog_ni_to]

22. Awww, PP, Thank you.

We love you too. Don't let the repukes get you down. They aren't worth it.

[proud patriot]

25. no, thank you in_cog_ni_to

:hug:

[noiretextatique]

23. hey trish...i don't believe they won

and even if they did, this *victory* will be their undoing. but...call it a sixth sense, intuition...whatever: this election is not over yet. :toast: keep the faith

[proud patriot]

24. My friend noiretblu

I have that same sixth sense telliing me the same thing.

:hug:

[noiretextatique]

26. it's killing me, truly: but i cannot concede to pure evil

and i don't believe our side is conceding either. there is far too much at stake to allow this to happen again. something is coming...
we have to get together to commiserate/celebrate soon :hi:

[proud patriot]

28. Margaritas WillyT been talking about Margaritas for awhile now

We'll definately have to gather ASAP

The green festival is this weekend .

[noiretextatique]

29. cool...let me know eom

[proud patriot]

33. I will be posting the GreenFestival info for Sunday in activism/events

Medea Benjaman and Palast will be speaking Sunday .

[ElementaryPenguin]

27. Beautifully stated, PP! Thanks for this. We've got each other.

And the dream of restoring the true America!

[proud patriot]

30. Oh EP I wish I could reach out and give you a big hug right now

thanks so much for all the passion
you've given to DU. :hug:

The Dream is still alive in my friend .

[0007]

31. Maybe I'll get lucky and get drafted for four more years? Who knows.

I promise to work harder and smarter and longer. I'll be 75 when my times up and maybe then I can say good-bye in peace. I have no peace now and it is not the time to die.

[proud patriot]

32. Thanks 0007

your wisdom has been appreciated :hug:

[proud patriot]

34. one kick for people who may have missed this

:hug:

[SammyWinstonJack]

35. Thank you!

For all you have done! I knew it would be bad today with repugs gloating. That is so sad. I don't understand that, I truly don't. I never would have gloated if Kerry had won. I would have instead, breathed a sigh of relief knowing that this Country would finally after 4 years of division, be on the road to healing! This would benefit all of us! That the other side can't see this, is unbelievable. :-(

[proud patriot]

38. hugs

:hug:

[northofdenali]

36. We'll regroup and kick some repuke ass, PP -

:hug::loveya::hug:

[proud patriot]

39. You bet we will

I'm in it for the long haul , I will not relent.

:hug: :loveya: :hug:

[BeFree]

37. 49% ain't bad

But it was more like BBV erased away another three or four. Yep, we had over 50% of 'em with us, solid. That's a base.

Unfortunately, gay rights and abortions were a huge factor in us not getting the 60% needed to overcome all.

Maybe in two years we get a leg up?

Peace, from a ten percenter.

[proud patriot]

40. Hey check this out BeFree , my dad sent this to me this morning

more good news? As David Corn of The Nation put it, "half of the electorate rejected Bush's leadership, his agenda, his priorities, his falsehoods... half concluded that Bush had caused the deaths of over 1100 American GIs and literally countless Iraqis (maybe 100,000) for no compelling reason. Nearly half saw the emperor buck naked and butt ugly. Nearly half said no to his rash actions and dishonest justifications. Nearly half realized that Bush had misrepresented the war in Iraq as a crucial part of the effort against al Qaeda and Islamic jihadism. Nearly half desired better and more honest leadership. Nearly half knew that Bush has led the country astray."

It WAS:

Bush - 29% of eligible voters (Osama Bin Laden's pick for Prez)
Kerry - 27% of eligible voters
None of the above - 44% of eligible voters

A mandate???

[Hubert Flottz]

41. What hurts the most is the faith I've always had in the American

people, is about GONE!

I love you all for being here and not running away, when the fighting was so hard and long! You should be proud and you Damned sure are a patriot! You have been fighting for your country in the very best way you knew how to fight! I salute you and all the great people here, who day after day fight the fight!