The convention watching party that Seth and Sarah put on was a great success. Sara posted some pictures from the event: Link
The turnout was fantastic at the convention party and it seems that the Democrats (at least locally) are really charged about the November elections.
This may be a bit premature, but I keep thinking about what's going to happen after the November elections. Let's assume that John Kerry wins the presidency. Then what? I know that the big donors (Soros, etc.) have been thinking beyond this election and how to shape the party. What are we doing on the local level to ensure that our voices are heard and to use the momentum to keep raising money and pushing a progressive agenda? I'm sure there are plenty of people thinking about this, but I haven't heard much.
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A lot of thanks and praise should go to Barbara who really did most of the organizing for the party on Thursday night - she did a heck of a job.
I think you make a good point about having a long term vision for progress. I get frustrated by people who talk about Kerry as "not progressive enough" as if progress was something that comes in one fell swoop. Kerry is certainly more progressive than Bush, and a Kerry administration is a step in the right direction.
It's important for people who are about progressive change to stay not only informed, but active in non-election years. People have a tendency to donate directly to campaigns, but not have any direct involvement in the political process. They're not active in a party, but they complain about what the party does. It seems like everyone wants change, but they want someone else to be responsible for it; perhaps they expect it to happen magically.
Personally, I would like to see more people become sustaining members of the Democratic Party - something you can do for as little as $10 a month. I would also like to see Democrats have monthly or quarterly party meetings within their precincts.
If you don't want to be a part of a major party, become involved in a non-profit or some other political institution that works for positive change. The important thing is that people become involved. Believe it or not, the old saying about success hold true for successful political change, too - most of the fight is just showing up.
I think most people would be surprised by how much gets decided by very small groups, not due to any sort of conspiracy, but because so few people bother to show up when it's time to make a decision.
The end of the fight for progress will not end in November, no matter what the outcome. Every day is part of the next election cycle. Get involved, volunteer, help support an institution that works for the kind of change you desire.
We should all become active in our government and society, for only then will be a truly representative democracy.
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SCO, at July 31, 2004 at 12:04 PM
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