3.01.2007

How to Not Get Elected. Part Whatever...

As most have seen, I failed to win the primary so my first attempt at politics has come to a close. Thanks to everyone for all the help and support that you provided during this fun and exciting time. Unfortunately, the voter turnout was dismal and that was the worst thing for my campaign. From the preliminary numbers it only looks like about 15% of the district voted and the incumbent won with only 2800 votes. It was a lot of work, a lot of fun, and one of the best learning experiences I have had in quite some time. A few of the most important things I learned are:

1. Apathy is a community's worst enemy
2. My ideas alone are not enough to change the world
3. The established controlling powers favor the privileged
4. People as a whole are more concerned about themselves than their community
and most importantly... 5. Getting out in the community and talking to everyone, from all different backgrounds, has been one of the most exciting and fun things I have ever done.

So, who knows what the future holds. But for now I want to take some time to be selfish and focus on myself. There are lots of fun projects I have in mind... and a few wicked strategies too