The task of the political organizer who wants to win against the odds is to talk with people, give them a vision of what they can accomplish, and show them the connection between voting and the rest of their lives.
Two words pop out for me-‘waiting’ and ‘knowledge’. Two things that it seems Americans aren’t very good at. In this instantaneous culture how do we educate (with truth and honesty) people so they understand why waiting/patience is the key to persistence? Democrats seem to be able to win the communication game by being where their people are at, but the education part must be squeezed into 15 seconds. I’d like to see civics classes come back in middle and high schools or perhaps community outreach programs. Great column!
Two words pop out for me-‘waiting’ and ‘knowledge’. Two things that it seems Americans aren’t very good at. In this instantaneous culture how do we educate (with truth and honesty) people so they understand why waiting/patience is the key to persistence? Democrats seem to be able to win the communication game by being where their people are at, but the education part must be squeezed into 15 seconds. I’d like to see civics classes come back in middle and high schools or perhaps community outreach programs. Great column!