My first County Democratic Committee meeting
I was so prepared for a beaten down, demoralized and sparsely attended meeting, and boy am I glad I was wrong.
There were easily 40-50 people there, not an empty seat in the back of the church and people came energized, scared, and awake.
I was so impressed by the extensive history so many in the group had with the party, holding office etc...
The two downsides i had issues with are 1. "We can't win elections for anything in Fayette County" and 2. "Young people don't do anything to help"
I addressed first comment with the fact that repugs faced that exact dilemma for decades in this very county and surely didn't give up.
The second comment I addressed to hold me accountable first. I'm 58 y/o and other than some door knocking, I was the guy they should be mad at.
We need to welcome and encourage young folks, not browbeat them as they sit quietly in the back of the room.
I loved the energy of the people that spoke up, a woman who worked for the SSA for 40 years said we are in a lot of trouble with what Musk is doing. The goal with SSA and the Postal Service is to wreck them and then privatize them.
I did notice that men and women self segregated and that men did most of the talking. in that sense, all that was missing was the cigars lol.
I left feeling inspired and hopeful that I found a political home. As for next months meeting, Arne said it best. "I'll be back".
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I feel like I've missed you all day.
Thank you for your supportive words and as I've said before, you are one of my rocks!!!
Been to the last 4…they are getting more interesting and more crowded as well…Last week I signed up to be a precinct committee person…the 1st meeting for that is later this afternoon…We’re working to make Indiana Blue again!! 
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