Blogging for Change and a free dyson
Every day I wake up and I want to write about the election.
Every day I want to post you tube videos of Sarah Palin scaring the hell out of me.
Every day I want to give homage to John Stewart or post drafts of my hate mail to Karl Rove.
But I know for sure it’s no longer enough.
I want to do more than add my voice to the millions of Americans crying out for change.
I want to be an agent of that change. I want to make a difference.
Talking about it is no longer enough!
Writing about it is no longer enough!
Leaving it to others is no longer enough!
In 2000, when we elected ‘experience’, my vote wasn’t enough.
In 2004, when we elected ‘experience’, my vote wasn’t enough.
This time I’m not just voting for intelligence.
This time I’m not just voting for integrity.
This time I’m not just voting for bold initiative.
This time I’m working for the campaign. I’m a member of my local volunteer team.
BECAUSE ONE VOTE IS NO LONGER ENOUGH!
We do not have enough volunteers. We need more people to register voters, to persuade, to get out the vote.
It’s actually a lot of fun and I’ve met some amazing people.
Just two hours a week can make a difference.
You can sign up to volunteer here.
You can find your local volunteer coordinator here. Even better, go here.
YOU CAN REGISTER TO VOTE AND HELP YOUR READERS REGISTER ON-LINE BY WRITING ABOUT VoteForChange.com. Time is running out!
Or e-mail me at meg[at]simplynutmeg[dot]com and I’ll get you connected with the right person.
Please join me in spreading this No Longer Enough campaign:
Please publish this post or write your own post and link to it on your blog and spread the word to your readers, even if you can’t volunteer. Many of us just need a little push (someone approached me at the grocery store) to get in the game.
Just think; if every Blogger recruited just one volunteer…
Maybe we’re what we’ve been waiting for.
And here’s where I put my money where my mouth is:
If you join in spreading the word, publish this post, or write your own post with a link, sign the Mr. Linky below. If I get 200 links or more before October 10th, I’ll use a random number generator to choose a winner, and I’ll give away one brand new Dyson.
Because my one vote is no longer enough.
Great post Nutmeg. Check out: globalaction.com . I think they are your people.
Also their link to Code Pink, a little wild, but does lots of political advocacy in the Philly area and the world. I’m a pinkie…;-)
I am a volunteer for Obama as well. I don’t think people realize how important it is to join their local team. It was largely Hillary’s volunteers who brought her 8 million votes when her campaign funds were gone. I worked for her and now she and I are both chipping in to work for Obama and Biden. The Obama campaign has the money but we need volunteers to put that money to the best use. If you can’t volunteer, consider donating supplies to your local volunteer team.
Thank you, Nutmeg for helping to spread the word.
I too am all for voting more than once!
Okay I’m game. I’ll post something like this. I’ve been meaning to volunteer in other ways too, like going down to the AFL-CIO building and participating in their phone bank thing. Never done anything like this before but you’re right Obama’s worth it! good luck and thanks for the motivation
Way to go ladies. If you want to see how important volunteer campaigning is in your own state go to http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2008/president/battleground.html.
I’m not sure that I can actually go out and volunteer, but I will look into doing what I can. You’re right, writing about it is not enough.
More people follow me on Twitter than read my blog, so I tweeted it! Your post is eloquent, and I’m going to click over to the Volunteer page right now.
Well, I can’t say that it motivated me to get up off my rear and do something…but don’t misinterpret. I did follow the link to volunteer. I just didn’t get off my butt to do it! Thanks Meg!
I want to vote so damned many times.
PS - I posted it on Facebook…
This post inspired me to register to vote. Unless it’s too late.
God, I’m pathetic.
I’m totally down. My hubby is volunteering in the Obama office a few days a week so we’re well on our way, but you’re right. We need more!!!
A day late, but I did it! Pink cast and all.
No such thing as late on this one! Oh. Yes there is. October 15th! Thanks, Amanda!
I can’t volunteer this year (baby, preschooler, work, OY), but I can write and urge someone else to do so. My area is rife with bloggers and I get recognized everywhere I go from CAC. I will urge them to get out and rock the registration drive, even if I can’t. Look for my post tomorrow.
This is awesome, darlin’. I went to see him speak, the first time I’ve ever gone to any sort of political rally — does that count?? Gah, I know it doesn’t.
Great post and a good kick in my pants. I’m posting and linking.
I am volunteering too! McCain/Palin 08
We can all still be friends though, I’m sure.
i love this post. i will try to link later today.
i have the most inspiring email link that my mom sent me from alaskan women against palin (or something to that extent)…
i’ll forward it on to you today.
amazing.
Great post - I reposted it on my site. You captured very eloquently something I’ve been trying to write for weeks.
http://gavmenagerie.blogspot.com/2008/09/ill-tell-two-friends-and-theyll-tell.html
Thanks!
Wow. My thoughts exactly. I just want to say something to anyone that will listen. And shake the crap out of those that won’t. LOL Just kidding.
I’m putting a post of a little of this and a little of that together. I will be sure to mention you then come back to sign Mr. Linky! Thanks!
Yes we can.
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I’m a permanent resident who is still 5 years away from being able to apply for US citizenship.
Been thinking about doing something for some time … here it is:
http://eluckypacket.com/2008/09/26/for-those-who-cant-vote-pass-it-on/
Great Job!! I copied your post and put it on my blog this evening. I’ve got Obama Mama stickers and shirts at my cafe press site. Yes We CAN!
We have signed up to volunteer as well. I posting this post on my site as well.
just yesterday someone called me from the local Obama office, and I want to talk to them some more about what I could do… I’ve never volunteered for a campaign before, so I’m very new and a bit nervous, but I am feeling like I need to do a bit more (even more than putting the magnet on my car, which is also a first for me. and if my button EVER arrives from movon.org, I’ll wear that, too)
Kudos to you for joining the campaign!
I am stark raving mad (as in crazy *and* pissed). Here’s a post I write this week about simple things we can, and should, all do for Obama. Take a look here. http://www.dirtandnoise.com/2008/09/yes-we-can-yes-we-should.html
I hope my post is good enough… I really believe in Obama, but sometimes the words I want just don’t come. But I think we need Obama.
Well done for taking this initiative, Meg! And well done to everyone who’s joining you in this… I agree 100% with you and wish I could help elect Obama!
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I’m in. Thanks for the great links. If ever there was a time to put our money where are mouths are — this is it!
You took the words right out of my mouth. My FB page is a one woman war against Sara Palin. Did host a fundraiser ‘ Women For Obama Band Together’. I’m all over it!
I’m posting a link as well. Since I’m leaving to go out of town tomorrow I have it scheduled to automatically post on Friday 10-24. Thanks for doing this.
Check out my most recent post. It will turn your stomach when you read what some stupid, stupid, stupid college students did.
I know I’m late, but I added a button & feel the same way!!
excellent post! this is the first election i’ve gotten involved it too. it feels good to be doing something.
crossing my fingers for tomorrow night.