Hope
Submitted by Cate on November 7, 2006 - 10:25am.
I've been waiting for this day for two long years. It has been very hard to remain hopeful all this time,but when despair won over hope I would come to CCN or read General Clark's latest op-ed. (Sometimes I just had to go sailing and let the wind move me towards the horizon)
Now we are once again voting for change, but this time it's different. Like a huge ocean liner changing course, it seems like Americans are finally taking the slow turn towards realizing the Republican dominance has done little to maintain or improve our country. They had their chance and now it is time for balance and strong voices to rise and try to make right what has been so wrong.
I am so proud of the men and women who have chosen to run as Democrats against entrenched Republicans. I am proud of the veterans who have decided to run because they know our military is mis-managed from the very top.I am proud of all the grassroots who did not give up in apathy and tried in myriad ways to make a difference. But most of all I am proud to be a supporter and friend of General Wesley Clark. A peaceful, wise, warrior who despite the many financial incentives to stay in private business, chose to fight day after day for his belief in the potential of this country. His agenda comes from the heart and understanding of our global village.
In the big game of politics it is hard to find people who are not drawn into the false sense of superiority that comes with power. Wes Clark has never been about power...but empowerment. He has inspired and keeps inspiring those who know and support him.
Whatever the outcome of this critical election I will always have hope because Wes Clark is out there; speaking until his voice becomes raspy and his handlers tag team trying to keep up with him. As we have said since 2003, the Democratic party has a treasure in Wes Clark and unlike those one-time presidential candidates that fade into ghostly oblivion after a lost election, Wes Clark has become stronger, more visible and a sought after advocate for Democratic candidates. Perhaps he will one day lead this country into a bright future or maybe he will be close by providing the wisdom of his years. The journey is not over.
It is time to go vote.
I'm so glad you decided to stop by with those inspiring words. Good to see you, btw!
"COUNTRY before Party!" -- Wes Clark
Even with all the "glitches" with the voting machines today and the scullduggery, I am very hopeful Cate.
His agenda comes from the heart and understanding of our global village.
That's the key for me. but you're spot on with all you've written.
You'd be taking them to the Better Business Bureau if you bought a washing machine the way we went into the war in Iraq. Wes Clark, CNN Aug 17 2003
Thank you for expressing so beautifully what so many of us feel!
THANK YOU, SIR!!!
Once in a while you get shown the light, In the strangest of places if you look at it right. - Hunter/Garcia
How elegantly you said it all. It is truly amazing to watch Wes Clark use his energy in helping with this election. His intelligent approach to the issues and his selfless dedication are something we should all emulate.
You've articulated what many of us feel....
Leadership means lifting people up. --Wes Clark
When I went to bed last night I was satisfied that the Democrats would take the House but that was all I saw. What I really wanted was for Jim Webb to take the Virginia Senate seat and he was behind 50% to 49%. Now it appears that he has won. That is a victory for all of us. A few early-morning scribbled and mispelled thoughts on perspective: Late last night one of the venerables at CBS was asked who he thought the big losers were in this election and he said he thought Senator Kerry's chances for 08 were weakened by his unfortunate comments a few days ago. Dionne of the WaPost commented on Sen. Clinton saying she was actually boring and a poor substitute Elvis One - my point is that since 04 the field of potentials has narrowed - Howard Dean is out, Warner is out, Kerry is possibly out, Senator Clinton is iffy and a new force has come into the Democratic party. Same venerable said the importnat issue now is the rise of moderate Democrats. That would shift emphasis and Congressional support to John Edwards and General Clark. The front page of the WaPost this morning features a picture of Jim Webb, Tim Kaine and Mark Warner - this is a remarkable day; the birth of the Mudcat Democrats.
and so right. You are a real inspiration.
And Bernie--I felt like you and was thrilled to see the changes in Jim Webb's race. Had he lost last night, I think I would've been so discouraged I'd have hung it up with politics unless WKC entered the field again. It still blows my mind that anyone could vote for empty-headed George Allen--but then you hear reasons why people do--"He cheered for the Norfolk team" in a football game; he "showed up at a tailgate party during the Redskins game." Unbelievable.
Thanks goodness for Wes Clark and Jim Webb--and some voters out there with common sense.
The General gets it right.
Competence--What a concept!
