Growing up in the DC Area, and now a resident I have always felt a little guilty not having a passion for politics and well… history too (sorry). I found that this quote by David Hughes, really described politics and power in this country very well, it made me smile…“Washington is a great soggy log floating down the Potomac with a bunch of ants who think they’re steering. Anything that is worth a damn in this country starts on the grassroots level.” From last weeks conversations on the Dean campaign and the reading this week, this campaign is a great example of how this grassroots nation supports what they believe in, even if that support is only in double digit increments!
Maybe its my age, but who would have thought the Democratic party prior to the Dean campaign was that disorganized! It blows my mind that an organization like this could not handle making sure they had correct contact information. As Garrett says, ” “The Democrats were so far behind and so disorganized when it came to technology that-to this day-the party doesn’t own www.Democrats.com,” the “Aggressive Progressives” do! (this explains why he wanted us to buy up our names!) The Dean campaign seems to have brought much organization and structure to the Democratic party after the campaign. A new sense of urgency and motivation set in to change the direction of the organization.
It must have been an amazing and truly rewarding experience to work on this campaign, going through such highs and lows. Just the dollars raised and spent alone…I wonder the cost per lead breakdown would have been to get one person to donate?
Real Friends in Second Life, No way!
In response to Gregg’s blog on Second Life I think he makes a really great point, we have definitely become a product of technology! I know I am guilty of sending emails when someone is right across the hall from me or sending a text with just a quick message to avoid having a conversation, because lets face it, who has the time for a whole conversation! I do feel that there is a definitely value in human interaction, face time, which we see less and less of these days because people are so busy. But there is more than just talking or typing that is involved in having a real friendship and building a relationship. I dont think any technology can ever replace the value of being in front or with someone, face to face.
I wonder what the next 5 years will bring…
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