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By: How and why I voted « JD2718

How and why I voted « JD2718 — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 04:50:00 +0000

[...] then, there was this Jose Vilson post: Not that I was making up my mind based on what Jose said, but it made me think. Why vote for the [...]

By: Jonathan

Jonathan — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:58:53 +0000

I've left this post open for almost a week. Harsh words, indeed. I don't have a thoughtful answer, or a clever retort. Rather, let's pick up from a few phrases you tossed out:

It’s not enough to just vote. We need to organize in our communities and educate in whatever capacity possible. Because if our own elected officials won’t look out for our interests, we’ll need to fend for self.

That's a starting point. That's a good starting point. Jonathans last blog post..New math blog: f(t)

By: Faith

Faith — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 04:59:12 +0000

Hi,

I just started reading your blog. I haven’t even read the Rolling Stone article yet but I feel the same way. I was taking a break from writing the next post on my blog where I mentioned similar concerns. Yes he’ll be better than McCain…but how much? And I don’t think it would be him personally, but the other silent minority. But he’s been saying it for anyone to hear about it’s up to us. If we’d give up some of our comfort the lives of EVERYONE would be better overall. Feel free to visit. http://www.actsoffaithinloveandlife.blogspot.com

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By: tweactions to my dissent ;) at tracyrosen.com

tweactions to my dissent ;) at tracyrosen.com — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:19:41 +0000

[...] Jose (@jlvblogger) has become one of those people whose words I look forward to reading every single day and Joaquín Ramón Herrera (@nezua) is getting there (see, don’t even know him well enough yet to just use his first name…gone all formal on ya ). There can NOT be too many of those people in your life. for real. And Dennis (@dhharter)? He just doesn’t write enough lately! But I know he’s been busy getting all principaly on us so I’ll give him some slack [...]

By: NYC Educator

NYC Educator — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 02:01:41 +0000

That's a thoroughly depressing thought, and I can't say I haven't had it myself. My best retort is that we all know what McCain stands for, and at least we have a chance with Obama. Taibbi is consistently cynical, and as much as I usually like that, I really hope he's wrong. Otherwise I think Canada is in my future. NYC Educators last blog post..TV or Not TV?

By: Tracy Rosen

Tracy Rosen — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 19:23:41 +0000

ok Jose. Had a feeling I’d be back. You are keeping me from the beautiful sunshiny afternoon with this post ;)

@jlvblogger Don’t be disillusioned. Progress comes from below, not from above. As Douglass said, “Power concedes nothing without a demand.” (can you re-tweet on a blog? well, just did – @professorkim)

I’m re-reading your post, and re-framing it with this tweet freshly sung in my mind.

The question that I have now is – and now what? Evidently the stories are getting out there – of where each candidate’s interests may lie (when looking at where the money is coming from).

ProfessorKim has it right – progress comes from below. It’s why I plug away at what I do in as loud a manner as possible – demanding certain conditions for my students and myself, creating my own assessment criteria and sharing what works with everyone I know. If I wait for the perfect teaching situation to be made into policy and handed to me … well…

Obama said it himself – we are the change we have been waiting for. (I think he quoted Alice Walker)

How are you (I am including all American voters who are as horrified as you are) going to remind him of that and hold him to it? (Or, as your final paragraph seems to indicate, do you feel that the strings have been so firmly attached to his limbs that he can’t be held up without them?)

That’s it! I’m free to go out to the sun now! I’m out.

Tracy Rosens last blog post..Taking Action

By: Tracy Rosen

Tracy Rosen — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 18:53:39 +0000

I’m not …(ok, just noticing my words appearing below this box as I type – I’m easily distracted…) …where was I, I’m not American. My position throughout this election process (I canNOT get over how long an election takes in the states!) has been as a voyeur. As such, I was ecstatic to see Obama chosen as the Democratic nominee. (Must admit, this is tongue-tying me a bit…is my comment appearing on your blog as I type? That’s hot, but takes some getting used to) Why? Because he didn’t look like the nominees I usually see – neither did Hilary but there was something magical about Obama (look at that – first name for Hillary, family name for Obama…shit) that I just didn’t see in Hilary. A spark. A promise.

Now that I read what you report here…not sure yet what to think, though I am somewhat at ease that I don’t need to worry about voting.

Definitely looking forward to reading what others who have more invested in this election have to say. For real.

Tracy Rosens last blog post..Taking Action