Today I asked campaign volunteers in Westminster, Colorado, why they are dedicating so much time to getting Barack Obama elected. Here are their answers. You might also like: No related posts.
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The Streets of Colorado
Last Sunday, a cold, dreary fall day in this part of Colorado, I went out canvassing to find out who’s going to vote for Obama. I arrived at the local HQ (a storefront in a strip mall near a Costco) around noon. A guy explained to me at length what I was supposed to do,… Continue reading The Streets of Colorado
Americans’ Phobia of Socialized Medicine
I am baffled by the people I encounter in this country who think that “socialized medicine” is evil. I’m not sure how they arrive at this conclusion. It seems that, for some, anything they can label “socialist” is automatically frightening. But we have state-run fire and police departments and military (among many other things), and… Continue reading Americans’ Phobia of Socialized Medicine
On the Phone for Obama
I spent an instructive couple of hours this evening making phone calls on behalf of the Obama campaign. Yes, I am one of those annoying people who interrupts your dinner to ask who you’ll be voting for. (I’m in Colorado, one of the few states where the answer actually matters.) I’ve had a fear of… Continue reading On the Phone for Obama
Popular: Barack and Hillary
My first foray into political satire. What do you think? download for iPod You might also like: No related posts.