Ok, so we have spent the last 24 or so hours being distracted by "that shiny object over there."
Let's face it, the Rethugs running the McCain campaign got a big stick and poked about our hive. They got the rise they had hoped for because instead of recalling the amazing words spoken by Senator Obama about our future, instead of planning to volunteer this weekend, instead of being inspired, we wasted a day buzzing about THEM, completely distracted and off OUR message.
I have been really serious about creating a positive image in my mind of Barack taking the oath of office, his hand on the Bible. I have dreamed of hearing him take that oath,
I, Barack Obama, do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States.
with Michelle and his beautiful daughters right beside him and all of us ready to do the heavy lifting that will be required to move this Nation in a new and hopeful direction.
I know how it is to become distracted. So I made the bright shiny object above to keep me focused on the task ahead.
Feel free to right click on it and make a copy. Feel free to use it as a screen saver which I did. Feel free to email it, print it up and hand it out. Make a poster, make stickers, make a t-shirt, what ever it takes, but most of all, use it as a reminder of what IS important. What we are working for. Where we intend to be in January 2009.
We must ignore the politics of distraction and stay focused. Not that we should ignore what THEY are doing but we must try harder to keep it in perspective and rather than react in an uproar, respond to their tactics by doing more.
Donate: This year we need every cent.
Volunteer: Hours given are worth gold
Letters to the Editor: Don't let a single smear go unanswered.
Get Involved: Sign up at My.Barackobama
Have an Event: Gather together as a community
Use this picture to keep you focused on OUR goal, and remember:
ACTION INSTEAD OF DISTRACTION.