Blogging is a fairly solitary endeavor, but it is not without its ample rewards. I want to give my sincere thanks to the small, but loyal group of readers that check in on Popular Progressive on a regular basis (and for you that may be reading this for the first time).
What makes it worthwhile to me are the comments that you offer and the ideas that are generated to make the community, the state, the country, and, dare I say, the world a better place. In my small way, I try to live up to the memory of Paul Wellstone and his belief that "Politics is about doing well for the people." In the grumbling and grousing about those who serve the public good, it is too often forgotten that most are doing their best.
I will be taking a week off to spend time with my family. It is important to say that we really do stand on the shoulders of giants and I wouldn't be who I have become without my Mom and Dad who struggled to provide myself and my three siblings with their version of the American Dream. It is because of those struggles that I see the world through the lenses I do.
I leave you with this. None of us know how long we will be on this planet, so while you are here: If you have the chance to help someone who is without hope to find it, will you take on the responsibility? If there is a wrong that you can help right, will you take it on? If you have the opportunity to make a difference whether it is to a patch of earth, a person, or a set of ideals, will you be brave enough to act?
Know that you can. Those who came before you did. Those who will come after are waiting for your example.
Do and be well.
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What an inspiring question! Lately I've been disappointed to see the lack of hope people have about the political process. "My vote doesn't make a difference," they say. But hope comes from the idea that by standing together, we CAN make a difference.
The Heartland Presidential Forum this Sat., Dec. 1 in Des Moines is all about the idea of community values. 5,000 people are going to stand together to ask candidates questions about real issues. This is going to be a monumental event - one of the largest before the Jan. 3 caucuses. And it really is going to make a difference.
You can read live blogs during the event and see a webcast at www.movementvisionlab.org. Join in the discussion - together we can restore hope in our political system!
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