Yesterday's task was simple. I was to join a political party. Now, I am from the Bible belt of Texas and as such, I think I came out of the room with a predisposition to be a Republican. At 18 I was listening to Rush Limbaugh as I drove around doing my delivery job, I got in large scale arguments with a Liberal Fascist when I visited my friends at college, and I voted for Bush...both times.
But, since moving to Dallas, getting married, maintaining a corporate job, and buying a house I guess a few things have changed in my views. Therefore, when this came up I decided that even though I still lean to the Right on fiscal issues, my social awareness won out and I decided to join the...dun dun dun...Democratic Party.
I went to the National Democratic Party website and tried to actually join but they didn't have membership cards. Darn it, I wanted one of those... Anyway, I did the next best thing and gave a donation AND I put my real address. That means they will be calling, writing, and hell, maybe even sending someone to my house to get me more involved. I only gave $25 so I doubt they will make as much of an effort on me as they would had I given them more so hopefully I am safe.
I also joined the Barack Obama mailing list so I get up to the minute updates on what MY President is up to.
I am sure that between my Grandmother rolling over in her grave and Erin's neck going out from shaking her head in disappointment, some will be surprised by my decision. I guess the last 8 years were more influential that I realized.
That is all,
Newt
Sunday, July 05, 2009
TBWCYL Day 185 - Life of the Party
Posted by Trinity at 4:51 AM
Labels: Life Changing Adventures
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4 Ripples in the pond:
You should just join Stalkers-R-Us ... I mean Twitter, and find out what Mr Obama is up to
(shakes head sadly) I'm surrounded by them here - can't I at least have a reprieve when I come home to my red state?
You took one more step towards liberality than even I have! Though I ally mostly with the Asses, and usually vote that way, I just can't make myself join the party because I think this two party system we live with sucks!
It's amazing how many people W. turned to the Democrats. I almost said "the dark side," but I was worried that might get misconstrued...
Yes, the two party system sucks but until Obama starts his own party we are just going to have to deal with it.
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