My apologies on posting off-topic, but I'm very excited and want to share this with anyone who will listen. I'm working for the Republican Party of Florida (hey, I feel bad taking pay but I need the money right now and besides, I've also been volunteering for them my entire adult life) until the election and have been having the most wonderul experiences! It may be different in other parts of the state and country, but here in northeast Florida people are EXCITED about John McCain and Sarah Palin. I kid you not, they THANK ME and keep shaking my hand as if I'm doing them some kind of favor. The past few months I've been worried that maybe the majority of Americans no longer have the stamina to put country first in times of long-term crisis. But I can tell you, I have met so many people that certainly do love this country and are willing to make long-term sacrifices. One young man - an Army Ranger - who was the most enthusiastic and humble person I've encountered thus far, is only here because he had to have shrapnel removed from his head. His only regret is that he's no longer able to serve in Iraq. (Incidentally, he's also the most highly intelligent person I've met so far in this job - he discussed the issues with me for a long time and put me to shame with his knowledge, esp considering he's young enough to be my son).
Speaking of son, the second thing I want to say is that my oldest son is running for a small local office again so that's very exciting. He also had the honor of being asked to serve as an alternate delegate to the Republican Convention in Minnesota, which was a great opportunity for him!
Again, my apologies for this OT post. My best to you, Frog and everyone. God bless, Suzie
My apologies on posting off-topic, but I'm very excited and want to share this with anyone who will listen. I'm working for the Republican Party of Florida (hey, I feel bad taking pay but I need the money right now and besides, I've also been volunteering for them my entire adult life) until the election and have been having the most wonderul experiences! It may be different in other parts of the state and country, but here in northeast Florida people are EXCITED about John McCain and Sarah Palin. I kid you not, they THANK ME and keep shaking my hand as if I'm doing them some kind of favor. The past few months I've been worried that maybe the majority of Americans no longer have the stamina to put country first in times of long-term crisis. But I can tell you, I have met so many people that certainly do love this country and are willing to make long-term sacrifices. One young man - an Army Ranger - who was the most enthusiastic and humble person I've encountered thus far, is only here because he had to have shrapnel removed from his head. His only regret is that he's no longer able to serve in Iraq. (Incidentally, he's also the most highly intelligent person I've met so far in this job - he discussed the issues with me for a long time and put me to shame with his knowledge, esp considering he's young enough to be my son).
Speaking of son, the second thing I want to say is that my oldest son is running for a small local office again so that's very exciting. He also had the honor of being asked to serve as an alternate delegate to the Republican Convention in Minnesota, which was a great opportunity for him!
Again, my apologies for this OT post. My best to you, Frog and everyone. God bless, Suzie