I have friends who live in DC. I also have friends who have lived in DC. A common thread of noted differences that they've mentioned between NorCal (or maybe the West in general) and the DC area is the lack of political talk. Granted...most of the DC crowd works on Capitol Hill, which would obviously result in a much higher awareness of the political world.
I decided a few days ago that I was going to start caring about politics. My friend and cousin Tracy emailed this article to me a few weeks ago and ever since I read it, I've been all riled up to be involved and try to make a difference.
I don't really care whether or not you agree with me, but I decided to check out Mitt Romney's campaign website. I signed up to be a local volunteer. I tried to check out the most recent news on anything that had to do with him. I fully admit that I don't completely understand everything that goes on in politics, but I am trying.
I went on to cnn.com today. And thats when I decided that I really don't care. I'll vote, but thats about all I can do these days. Anyone out there want to try and motivate me to care again?
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I'm so confused...you decided to do something, and signed up for the Mitt, and then went to CNN.com, and decided--not to do anything?
What was it about CNN.com that prompted this second decision?
I totally relate. I try so hard to care about politics but I always end up exasperated. I've pretty much decided that all politicians are disgusting and it's essentially a "lesser of two evils" situation when I vote.
well, when I got on cnn.com I was so overwhelmed by so many other things. Do I need to know about all the other crap so that I can really be informed? Is there a website out there that is a little simpler? I doubt it considering how complicated politics is. I just don't even know where to start. Very difficult thing to jump into.
Remember the oldest of political-involvement saws: "Think Global, Act Local!" :)
The CNN stuff you can't do much about, but you might be able to get something done in your neighborhood. Try sfgate.com (local version) and see if that's more manageable.
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