So I don’t feel inspired today. Probably because there just isn’t a lot to be inspired about. John Kerry has gone back to his boring centrist ways. Ralph Nader sold out stadiums in 2000; now maybe he has just sold out.
Who can we believe in today? Where is the average American to go to for inspiration?
Yet, I have been inspired and excited lately by, not individuals, but by my computer. Blogging is bringing democracy back to journalism and ideas. Organizations like Moveon have found new ways for ultra busy citizens to organize and effectively make change (and put all too needed pressure on the democratic party to get a backbone and become truly progressive). They have been effective, and most importantly they have made the average person feel empowered again.
I just hope we will learn to better complement this new found democratic community movement with exercise--cause I'm only getting fatter.
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