We cats have been bombarded by all the post-debate second-guessing that's been going on in the last few days, and we have a few things to say. Our main message is: Take charge.
Why? Because we happen to believe that the hopes, dreams and ambitions of Americans who are 1) black, 2) gay, 3) female, 4) young, 5) Jewish, 6) Latino, 7) elderly, 8) Native American, 9) immigrant (no matter what country of origin), 10) PBS fans, or 11) clear-thinking and reasonable, should take precedent over the angry, entitled fear-mongerers on the other side.
Because the angry, entitled fear-mongerers are slowly, inexorably, fading into the past. As Dr. King said, the arc of history is long, but it bends toward justice.
Did the President screw up his debate performance last Wednesday night? Yep. Does he know that? Absolutely. Should a 90-minute appearance on television determine the destiny of tens of millions of Americans? No, we don't think so. If there's one thing the President is right about, it's that this election is not about him. It's about us.
So, on that note: We've seen no letup in the Democratic ground game. In fact, if we had to describe it, we'd say that any fears of complacency are long over. The Obama machine is rolling, it is energized, and it will get the job done.
Because we believe in America. All 100 percent of it.
1 comment:
Wonderful post. It kills me that this can't be read by millions.
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