My mom's advice to me

[bigwillq]

I just felt like sharing.

I called her when I got up, I only slept 2 hours, and when she answered at work my voice was already shaking.

The first thing she said to me is: "This is so sad. I'm sorry."

She a big DEM and she knows how hard I pulled for Kerry and the DEMS starting with Dean in the primaries. I wasn't always able to give the most money or go out on the streets but for what I did do I am very proud.

I then told her: "American has failed me."

Then she told me: "To never stop fighting. Never stop fighting for what you believe in and the issues that are important to you. Believe in what's in your heart and you will always do the right thing."

Ok, at this point I am balling and I have tears in my eyes now as I write this from work.

I am sad, I am anger, I am pissed off. But I'm a fighter.

I know we got thousands of fighters here at DU.
We lost, yes. We need time to heal and regroup but don't ever stop believing in this country. We can make a difference and we will.

[molly]

1. We have not lost - just been delayed

[bigwillq]

5. That's a good way of looking at it

Thanks.

[mconvente]

2. We are with you

I have tears in my eyes as well. It is so tough to look at President Kerry giving the thumbs-up in pictures with his wonderful smile and just not start tearing up at all the middle class and poor families that have been failed by chimpy and will still be.

[bigwillq]

8. Thanks for the support

Peace
-Will

[rockydem]

3. My mom's email said much the same thing

"Sorry I could not talk last night. I had tried to call you at 10 but you were on line so I took a sleeping pill and went to bed so I was sleepy when you called. I have decided that whenever anyone complains about anything that relates I will ask who did you vote for. Then either say you are getting what you voted for, or if they are democratic we can discuss the issues. I am also trying to figure out how to fight Bush. I joined the Conservation Voters today and will send money to the Democratic party. I will also join other groups that oppose the Bush agenda. I will work for them and give money. How to fight the evangelical groups I don't know yet but I am going to find a way. Then in 4 years I am going to run as state delgate for the national convention. I wil speak my mind when someone brings it up, but I will not start an argument, but I will not be silent and I will not personalize it. Let's you and I get involved. You should find a way to get out the young vote. Only 17 % is sad. The republicans are organizing on campuses too. The not college young need to vote. Those that fill the military rolls. Lets you and I get very active and go to the democratic convention together. Gets off the computer and lets put some money where our mouth is and our sweat. Start today with me. Lets try this before we give up on the country. Our country need young men like you and old ladies like me. Lets not let grandma down. Look to her for inspiration. But we have to get off computers and out to do face to face. Lets do it. Love You Mom"

[bigwillq]

6. Thank God for moms

Your mom's message is inspiring.

I am going to try and get more involved as well. I'll do whatever it takes. My work schedule makes it hard for me to get really involved b/c a lot of the meetings are at night and i work second shift but I'm sure there's things that I can do.

I need a good night's sleep and then I'm going to start the fight.

[Howardx]

4. my dads email to me said

"im thinking new zealand"

[bigwillq]

7. my friend said

Paris, France. Don't know why he said there other than he's been there and said it's beautiful.

One thing I know is that I'm ready for a vacation.

[Kimber Scott]

9. I never thought of New Zealand...

Just in case.

But, right now, after I get some sleep, I'm going to buck up and fight, as well. There were very few Democrats even on my ballot here in Arizona. That's where we need to start - We've got to get Dems and Progressives to run for office and once they're in there, we need to Gerrymander the shit out of the place.

Tomorrow is another day. I will be back to fight.

[annerevere]

10. I've felt so sad and depressed all day

I feel so defeated. And upset, and deeply frustrated. Like I want to do something about this but I don't know what to do.

I think we need to give ourselves time to get over these emotions. It's abit like grieving. And then figure out what we should do.