in the words of my pastor friend in seattle,
"Some of you are Democrats,
some are Republicans,
some are Independents.
Doesn't matter.
The events of the coming week will determine the future direction of our nation.
The whole world is holding its breath to see what the people of America will choose to do.
Will we continue a politics of divisiveness, or will we come together?
Will we continue to be driven by fear, or will we turn again to hope for a better way?
Will we feed the appetites of violence, revenge and war, or will we seek peace?[My] Christian faith does compel me to seek the good of my neighbor, to seek the common good for all. --We can do better as a nation. We can be better as a people...
--If you are in a state that has not yet had a primary election, go and vote.
--If you are in a state (like Washington) that requires you to attend a primary caucus in order for your vote to count then JUST DO IT. What is an hour-and-a-half on a Saturday? This matters. Bring your kids and talk with them about what is happening.This is your life. This is the future of all of our children. This is the future of the children of the world. We need to SHOW UP..."
Texas will have its primary soon enough. But much will be decided by then.
Soupablog postscript: To my friends living overseas for whom America has lost its right to be heard thanks to our arrogance and presumption, I hope that our actions over the next few months might win back a little respect, or at least a chance at redemption.
pax.
Amen. Those of us living outside the borders now are praying this is true.
Posted by: Heidi Renee | Tuesday, February 05, 2008 at 11:13 AM
amen x2. nicaragua is watching.
neat graphic touch with the obama logo in your blog name. :-)
Posted by: pamelita | Sunday, February 10, 2008 at 04:00 PM