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gorgeous1 -> RE: Political orientation of D/s practitioners ? (2/1/2008 10:33:01 AM)
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I want to say a bit more...
I am a realist with idealistic dreams.
I happen to hold a political office. Not a big one...it's sandbox politics, really, but I am pretty proud of what I did. I saw MAJOR problems, and I decided to do something about it. For four years, our Association did not reach Quorum. The Board would just roll over to the next year. I went door to door and managed almost singlehandedly by collecting proxys to reach Quorum. I am the youngest person to ever hold a position as a Director, and while I was running, I had people threatening and bullying me, telling me I had no idea what I was getting myself into, I was going to get sued, and lose my home. I didn't back down, and I didn't let these people intimidate me.
I have really stirred the pot. In fact, I am going to be censured. FUCK 'EM. I'll wear it like a badge of honor. I'm not being censured because of FACTS- nobody is disputing the FACTS. I'm being censured for a subjective opinion of a Board majority who didn't like "the tone of my voice".
I have lots of friends and lots of enemies. I rejoice in the fact that I have awakened people. Before I ran, we had maybe 3 people attending our Board meetings. Now there are close to 40 a month. Some of them attack me and ridicule me, others support me. I REFUSE to play politics. If somebody puts a good idea on the table, I vote in favor of them, whether I like them as a person or not. I ALWAYS consider what is best for the people who put me in office.
I AM NOT A POLITICIAN.
I made a HUGE mistake, and helped two other people get into office. I thought they shared the same ideas as myself, but I found out later they were using me, riding on my coat tails to get elected, and both of them threw me under the bus. I should have known better- one of them has a degree on political science. She is a political whore, I see that now. All I can do is work harder next year to reach Quorum, and hope that some better people decide to run. I won't help anyone though, that's for sure.
Anyhow, I have a unique outlook on politics now. Politicians are dirty, and they don't get very far without giving somebody a blow job. I'm not going to crawl under the table for anybody or anything. If I can create change it will be only because I lead the way without compromising my ideas, and others chose to follow. I got elected on certain promises and principles and I won't sacrifice them.
Now, here's an idea: I wish we would all stop fighting amongst ourselves and start fighting for leaders who represent our values and beliefs. We should be going to our respective parties and demand they represent us once again, because they care nothing for you and me. All they care about is retaining their power, and they will whore us all out if it means they'll get to keep their cushy elitist jobs.
I would much rather have a Democrat in office that truly inspired their party members with true Democratic ideals and beliefs than a mediocre Republican who barely scraped by with a few more votes and leaves us Republicans with an uneasy feeling that they would sell us down river if it was politically expedient. Our leaders should take to heart that you can't please everybody. BE REAL, and if enough people vote you into office, be true to them, and represent them, and fight to give them what you promised.
Another thing: I stand firm in my values and beliefs, but I respect other people's beliefs too. If you think differently from me, that's great- let's keep it going because that is what makes our country great- people who are awake and aware and have an opinion. If Obama or HIllary wins, I will be disappointed, but if that's what the majority of the people want, I respect that. I just hope that you Dems out there don't sacrifice your beliefs and vote for "the lesser of two evils". Hold your candidates responsible and may the best man or woman win!
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