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grassroots.

Posted on March 30, 2018 by beth

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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”.

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manyofus1980 on March 30, 2018 at 5:20 am said:

she’s awesome! nothing like face to face contact. xo

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- ksbeth on March 30, 2018 at 6:10 am said:
  
  i agree, and that’s ‘him’ in the tan carhart suit )
  
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roughwighting on March 30, 2018 at 6:31 am said:

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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- ksbeth on March 30, 2018 at 6:44 am said:
  
  yes, it takes a determined person –
  
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markbialczak on March 30, 2018 at 7:41 am said:

Politics is a tough road for sure, Beth. Good luck to the little folk. Yay.

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- ksbeth on March 30, 2018 at 8:14 am said:
  
  yes, here’s to them –
  
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Chatter Master on March 30, 2018 at 8:16 am said:

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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- ksbeth on March 30, 2018 at 10:03 am said:
  
  yes, that’s it!
  
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kerbey on March 30, 2018 at 9:18 am said:

Refreshing and more authentic.

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- ksbeth on March 30, 2018 at 10:03 am said:
  
  so much so –
  
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Timeless Classics -- Poetry by Ana Daksina on March 30, 2018 at 10:36 am said:

Reblogging to sister site Success Inspirers World

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- ksbeth on March 30, 2018 at 12:06 pm said:
  
  Ty )
  
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John Holton on March 30, 2018 at 10:53 am said:

Interesting coincidence: I’m listening to The Grass Roots right now.

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- ksbeth on March 30, 2018 at 12:06 pm said:
  
  Perfect)
  
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Andrew Petcher on March 30, 2018 at 11:13 am said:

What was he campaigning for/against?

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- ksbeth on March 30, 2018 at 12:06 pm said:
  
  Running for local office – against the old conservatives
  
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  - Andrew Petcher on March 30, 2018 at 12:10 pm said:
    
    A new conservative? Is that possible?
    
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    - ksbeth on March 30, 2018 at 1:24 pm said:
      
      great point
      
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Roy Sexton (Reel Roy Reviews) on March 30, 2018 at 12:57 pm said:

Amen.

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- ksbeth on March 30, 2018 at 1:24 pm said:
  
  you would have gotten a kick out of him –
  
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Wilder Man on Rolling Creek on March 30, 2018 at 2:49 pm said:

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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- ksbeth on March 30, 2018 at 4:09 pm said:
  
  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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incahootswithmuddyboots on April 2, 2018 at 1:07 am said:

Nice!

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- ksbeth on April 2, 2018 at 4:32 am said:
  
  thanks )
  
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reocochran on April 2, 2018 at 8:36 pm said:

I like the ground floor, Grass Roots peeps out there, trying to make contact one-person-at-a -time! Hurray! 🎉📣

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- ksbeth on April 2, 2018 at 9:35 pm said:
  
  So do I, robin )
  
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  - reocochran on April 4, 2018 at 10:39 pm said:
    
    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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