Maybe Kos covers this in his new book and I’ll soon get all the information I need, but for the moment, I am left to wonder, "How does anyone fight bat-shit crazy?"
Over the last few weeks, I have felt a sense of apathy towards the Obama campaign. Don’t get me wrong, I absolutely want and need Obama to win the election. He has my unwavering support. (I cannot even envision McCain winning without the thought of moving my family out of the country.) It’s just that lately I haven’t had the same level of energy when I think about Obama and his chances in November.
For a while, I though my lack of energy was due to Obama’s move to the center. His FISA vote stung and was a bitter pill to swallow. And, all of his other overtures to the right (read: Faith Based Programs, Saddleback Church appearance, etc.) haven’t been any better. But, I realized that I still support him whole-heartedly and these moves haven’t shaken my faith in him. I still believe he is an extremely smart man and will govern effectively (and hopefully progressively).
So, what’s got my goat? What is it that is sapping my energy? I think I have figured it out.
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