From the email underground:
“I am a fellow RP supporter, registered in precinct _____. I was the only republican to show up from my precinct and became a delegate to the state convention. Unfortunately, I have had to watch from the sidelines due to some dramatic life changes.
I wanted to write because 2 days ago I received a call from a Congressional District Leader.
Here is how the conversation went:
CDL: “Hi, Im calling because you are on the list as an alternate to
the state convention, (voice drops) and unfortunately, as my
candidate is no longer in the running, I have been asked to work on
the McCain campaign.”ME: “Im sorry to hear that. Why would you do that?”
CDL: “What?”
Me: “Why would you work on a campaign for a candidate that you are obviously not in support of, and which you obviously are not behind - judging by your use of the word UNFORTUNATELY - I mean, I’m no rocket scientist, but I dont think that’s how American politics are supposed to work man. I feel very sorry for you.”
CDL: “Well, may I ask then who you are going to vote for?”
Me: “Sure, Ron Paul! He’s the only hope this country has, for sound money, freedom, responsible foreign policy and intelligent domestic policy. No other candidate on either side has shown a willingness or a desire to understand or follow the Constitution of the United States and it’s truly sad to hear that you would whore yourself out to any candidate that someone told you (by your own words) to support. Sounds somewhat “communist regime” to me. Are you afraid to stand for what you believe?”
CDL: “Um no, we’ll see you at the convention. Goodbye”
That conversation has been running through my mind ever since. I cant decide if I want to laugh at the mordacity (caustic nature) or cry from being witness to the sad state of American politics.
Since I turned 18 I have only voted 1 time. I was busy with life, family, career and religion. I thought politics were for someone else. The past 3 years, I have changed my thinking through reading,
education and discussion.
At 34, I have been both amazed and crushed by the things I have learned through becoming politically active.
I hope you all find this conversation as intriguing as I did.”
