I have sat in horror and watched as election after election, good intentions, ranting and raving and resolve are frittered away as it became more convenient to watch TV or engage in other activities on election day.
Karl Rove and his bunch are NOT stupid. . .they've been here before and remember, they managed to get a president re-elected with an approval rating of under 50%. . .
Please understand that I recognize plenty of passion at DailyKos. . .but passion without action is giving approval to the blatant dismantling of GOOD government.
Yes, I'm aware that everybody here recognizes the importance of the vote. . .but we cannot simply take it for granted that everyone else does. . .we have a job to do. . .a job that extends past sitting on our duffs, typing on the keyboard, and swearing at the television. . .VOTE. . .and take somebody with you. . .the Republicans have figured this out. . .have we?
Why do you think Bush is so smug and smirky, with election day just a up weeks away and EVERY indicator pointing to a sure Democratic takover of the house and a possible takeover of the Senate?
Because he knows that the wedge issues will drive his bunch to the polls. . .not the important things like 2800 lost lives or the families affected, not civl rights gone by the wayside. . .issues like homosexuality and "values" issues. . .
Please, I beg of you. . .don't get lazy. . .don't get cocky. . .don't get over-confident. . .get to the polls instead.