i loved this grassroots campaigner
and his simple old-school way to reach the people
no glitz, no glam, no sound bites
just two young volunteers helping him
a speaker playing music
food and drink handed out for free
petitions passed around and signed
hands shaken
questions answered
face to face
good to see a real person.
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“the little grassroots people can change this world.”
wangari maathai
– kenyan politcal activist, awarded the 2004 Nobel Peace Prize for her
“contribution to sustainable development, democracy and peace”.
she’s awesome! nothing like face to face contact. xo
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i agree, and that’s ‘him’ in the tan carhart suit )
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I never saw a scene like this when I lived in CA, but now in New England, it’s amazing how many people stand outside of Town Hall in their many wintry layers, freezing wind whipping into their eyes, but they hold their campaign posters with smiles and waves. Cars whiz by honking their support. I honk just because I’m so impressed that they’re out there.
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yes, it takes a determined person –
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Politics is a tough road for sure, Beth. Good luck to the little folk. Yay.
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yes, here’s to them –
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Someone who cares enough to be part of that scary establishment, but knows how much people need to be connected to it. Kudos.
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yes, that’s it!
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Refreshing and more authentic.
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so much so –
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Reblogging to sister site Success Inspirers World
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Ty )
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Interesting coincidence: I’m listening to The Grass Roots right now.
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Perfect)
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What was he campaigning for/against?
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Running for local office – against the old conservatives
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A new conservative? Is that possible?
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great point
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Amen.
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you would have gotten a kick out of him –
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What a wonderful post! And your appreciation for that which is good, and authentic. I admire your faithfulness and consistency as a blogger: two attributes I lack severely. But, you do insipire to write … So, I try to stay in the blogosphere. Have a WONDERFUL weekend.
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thanks, i’m so glad that you enjoyed it. i was struck by his style, unassuming, casual, one of the people. no worries about the frequency of your writing, it’s the quality that matters and you always deliver. – best
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Nice!
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thanks )
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I like the ground floor, Grass Roots peeps out there, trying to make contact one-person-at-a -time! Hurray! 🎉📣
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So do I, robin )
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They are such sincere and warm people, like this man on his generous campaign trail. I always eat hot dogs when offered for a cause, donating and not missing a meal, too.
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