The Republicans in our neighborhood will go to the local Baptist Church. I'll be joining our Democrat neighbors in the Presbyterian church down the street. So that would be the weakness of the caucus process -- instant separation of the two major parties. Other than that, this Caucus thing seems to be quite amazing.
Imagine -- chatting with others in a respectful manner about creating the common good. Not to be idealistic, but holy cow, Iowa has something going with this caucusing process. People are thoughtful and sincere in how they arrive at their choices. I've talked with people who have seen up to three candidates in person, in one day. All because they were holding rallies within a mile of our house. We did not go to any rallies, although I kept thinking that it would be a good idea. You know, expose the kids to the true blue democracy.
Anyway, we are all caucusing tomorrow night. And how exactly do you caucus? That was my question. "Just go," is one answer I got. You just show up at 6:30 p.m. and they tell you what to do. Basically, you vote with your body. You vote by standing in the clump of people in your candidate's camp.
And who will I be caucusing for? Well, OK, since everyone else is giving out endorsements. I'll give mine, keeping in mind that I speak for myself. And apparantely Aidan too, who just told me that he will be caucusing for this same candidate.
Mr. Barak Obama.
Why? In short because I think he is best positioned to inspire everyday leadership in ordinary Americans, within his administration, and around the world.
So there you go.
Cheers!
With love, T
P.S. I asked Aidan why he decided on Obama. His answer: "Because he has the most commercials." Also, FOX TV interviewed Aidan's class today. Isn't it great to be in Iowa!
Today has been my day for connecting with Iowans, I think, and it's been great fun to hear that everyone I've talked with is caucusing for Obama. What a great sign! (at least for me, because were I an Iowan, that's where I think I'd be, too). I hope you all have great fun tomorrow night!
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Ok, I just spent another 20 minutes writing my comments and then my password wouldn't work. I just wanted to say I'm excited for you being in Iowa....it's an exciting time for our country! Way to get out there and caucus. I noticed that Pastor Nervig is also going for Obama. Must be something there. WE are looking forward to the epiphany party on Sunday. We wish you could come over for superbowl. We have some new movie seats in our basement from Riverview theatre (they upgraded and sold off the old ones). They are fun. Love to the family. Martha
ReplyDeleteMartha, thanks so much for putting up with that dog gone password thingie. And please say hello to everyone at the Epiphany party. Wish we were there. The Riverview seating sounds just fabulous. This January Bob and I play hopscotch with heavy travel, starting tomorrow. ;-/ Love, T
ReplyDeleteHi Mary E, Thanks so much for your kind words and your comments. We sure did have great fun!! Wishing you and your family a blessed 2008. Prayers for Louie, Susan, and the girls. T
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